Chronicler of Chiswick

But possibly with the automatic 48-0 win and a week off to help some of the walking wounded to recover.

Certainly at one time RL was the only organization banned under Vichy that hadn't had its assets returned by the French government. Anyone know if that has been rectified? Oh, and well done Bernard.

Out of curiosity, how will the play-offs work? I mean at the moment - the RFL will probably alter it at least 55 times before the end of the season!

Has anyone else noticed that the Cru's success this season is built on solid defense? We've only conceded 136 points and the difference is a staggering (well, by our standards) +247, and this in twelve games. Good example of this today in the second half where Dewsbury had a majority of the possession but couldn't break our line (agreed that the heat didn't help). As far as the top four's concerned, it might be worth keeping half an eye on Rochdale who have games in hand on the current occupants.

That's sad. My pre match ritual before a game at Central Park was always a meat and potato pie and a pint there.

Catalans by10.

Leigh by 12, although a lot will depend on which side handles the heat best.

Wakey by 18.

I lean (it's the Guiness) towards all home wins with Hurricanes as the possible spoiler.

At last a win for Cas, by 12.

Saints by 8.

Wigan by 18.

Given Bennett's age and South's form this season I can't see why the ARL would give him the job. If he was in SL he'd probably have been fired by now.

HKR by 10.

Very difficult to forecast, this one. I'll go with Luke HKR, if only because Leigh have home advantage.

Wakey by 6 - much depends on whether last week had Catalans turning the corner or whether Hudd were just serious rubbish.

Saints by 18.

Cas by 18.

York only away winners.

All home wins.

Wouldn't surprise me at all - I said right at the beginning that I'd believe this series would go ahead when I saw the Roos run onto the pitch at Wembley. Wouldn't bother Aussie supporters as most of them reckon that the Lithgow Workies over 60 seven a side team could beat us with one arm tied behind their backs.

Leeds by 10.

HKR by 12.

Toulouse, Bradford, Batley, Halifax, London, York.

I've gone for Wire as the home side, but on paper this game's anyone's.