DG70 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Feel free to agree/disagree, make your own predictions for the coming season: 1. Saints 2. Wigan 3. Warrington 4. Salford 5. Leeds 6. Hudds 7. Castleford 8. Hull 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Top 8? I think Saints, Wigan, Warrington and Leeds will make the six, the other two places are between Hull, Huddersfield, Catalans and Cas, for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 Saints 2 Leeds 3 Warrington 4 Wigan 5 Catalans 6 Hull 7 Huddersfield 8 Castleford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 4 hours ago, DG70 said: Feel free to agree/disagree, make your own predictions for the coming season: 1. Saints 2. Wigan 3. Warrington 4. Salford 5. Leeds 6. Hudds 7. Castleford 8. Hull There is no Salford will be anywhere near 4th. They are relegation contenders. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbear Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Wigan Saints Warrington Leeds Catalans Huddersfield Hull Castleford Salford will not be in the fight for the bottom, but won’t be involved in the fight for higher places either, they are pretty much nailed on for 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hull Leigh Wakefield Salford Castleford Huddersfield Catalans Leeds Warrington Wigan Saints KR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Russell Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) You can't look past wigan and saints again, they are still head and shoulders above the rest. Perhaps just as interesting is every year one of the perceived big clubs struggles. There is also usually a team that over achieves. Who will they be this year? For me, Leeds could be the struggler, Salford or Huddersfield could be the surprise. My attempt though would be 1.saints 2.wigan 3.huddersfield 4.warrington 5.hull 6.castleford 7.Salford 8.leeds Edited February 9, 2021 by Jack Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I certainly wouldn't bet against Saints and Wigan being 1 and 2 (not necessarily that order). Beyond that I'd say it's all up for grabs. I'm quietly very optimistic as a Hull fan. I really like what I'm seeing/hearing from Hodgson about the approach we are taking and the things he is trying to put in place. I'm not going to make any bold predictions but I'm excited to see how we go. If you pushed me for a prediction I'd go: 1. Wigan 2. Saints 3. Warrington 4. Hull 5. Catalans 6. Huddersfield 7. Leeds 8. Castleford Although ask me again next week and I'll have probably changed my mind completely because all those teams look pretty useful imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Saints and Wigan to be the top 2 at a canter, not sure what order though. Then; 3. Wire 4. Hull 5. Huddersfield 6. Leeds 7. Catalans 8. Cas 9. Salford 10. Leigh 11. HKR 12. Wakey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, Eddie said: Saints and Wigan to be the top 2 at a canter, not sure what order though. Then; 3. Wire 4. Hull 5. Huddersfield 6. Leeds 7. Catalans 8. Cas 9. Salford 10. Leigh 11. HKR 12. Wakey Saints I agree with, I don’t think Wigan are any stronger than Leeds, Warrington or Catalans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG70 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Dont quite get the doom and gloom over a club that has been one of the stand out performers over the past 2 years in Salford, current squad, at least on paper, is arguably the strongest they have had and certainly stronger than the 2019 version, if they signed half a dozen from Saints and Wigan am sure they would still get written off, they are simply not the whipping boys anymore, theyve proved that in the last 2 years. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost crayfish Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Coaching changes make it a bit hard to tip how Hull, Salford and Huddersfield will go. I think each have the ability to be top 4 if things click, but all could conceivably come 9th or 10th as well! I'm backing Hull to improve, Huddersfield to stay where they are and Salford to dip (and potentially run into financial drama!). That said, I hope I'm wrong. I like Salford's team and want them to play well. Edited February 10, 2021 by ghost crayfish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wholly Trinity Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hurray, it's that time again: Pointless Making Predictions Before Fixtures Published Based On Posters' Individual Bias Leigh 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: There is no Salford will be anywhere near 4th. They are relegation contenders. Magic! 1 1 2 warning points #CorbynwasrightandFordesaidso! Trusscouldn'tcareless v Keith AWOL Tory vast majority in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Wigan/Saints to battle for top spot. Any 4 from Wire/Hull/Giants/Cats/Leeds/Salford for the other play off places. Again Covid could have a influence on player availability as well as the usual injury & suspension issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Davo5 said: Wigan/Saints to battle for top spot. Any 4 from Wire/Hull/Giants/Cats/Leeds/Salford for the other play off places. Again Covid could have a influence on player availability as well as the usual injury & suspension issues. Gotta agree with Davo. In terms of relegation I think Leigh & Wakey will be the 2 batting it out to avoid the drop this year. St.Helens - The Home of Rugby Champions Saints Men's team - Triple Champions & Double Winners ; Saints Women's team - Treble Winners ; Thatto Heath - National Conference Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, Saint Toppy said: Gotta agree with Davo. In terms of relegation I think Leigh & Wakey will be the 2 battling it out to avoid the drop this year. St.Helens - The Home of Rugby Champions Saints Men's team - Triple Champions & Double Winners ; Saints Women's team - Treble Winners ; Thatto Heath - National Conference Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 9 hours ago, DG70 said: Dont quite get the doom and gloom over a club that has been one of the stand out performers over the past 2 years in Salford, current squad, at least on paper, is arguably the strongest they have had and certainly stronger than the 2019 version, if they signed half a dozen from Saints and Wigan am sure they would still get written off, they are simply not the whipping boys anymore, theyve proved that in the last 2 years. I’d be happy to see Salford stay up, they are not the club I’d like to see relegated, but they’ve lost some key plays in Luke Yates, Gill Dudson, Joey Lussick, Tyrone McCarthy, Niall Evalds, Mark Flanagan and crucially their coach Ian Watson. On top of that Salford have been lucky to avoid an injury crisis over the last few years, and picked up wins against teams when they had a lot of injuries. They also finished 3rd bottom last year, I just don’t see them finishing anywhere other than near the bottom, they are only stronger than Leigh on paper and probably about even with Hull kr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) The challenge for Salford and Wakey will be seeing the season out if crowds are delayed/ restricted Leigh will be obvious favourites for the drop but can they do a Salford?? When the team is greater than the parts Wigan top, Leeds second then Saints Wire Hull Cats Huddersfield Cas Edited February 10, 2021 by sweaty craiq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be Confirmed Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, sweaty craiq said: The challenge for Salford and Wakey will be seeing the season out if crowds are delayed/ restricted Leigh will be obvious favourites for the drop but can they do a Salford?? When the team is greater than the parts Wigan top, Leeds second then Saints Wire Hull Cats Huddersfield Cas pretty sure that is the same for pretty much every club. and more so for the heavily attended clubs. Salford for example base figures on 5k for £20 per head £100k income they will therefore not get that for every game that fans cant attend (not taking into acc ST holders who have already paid) ANO club bases their matchday revenue on 10k at £20 per head £200k income lost for every game a very large difference and one that clubs will not be able to swallow. ultimately clubs like Salford Budget meticulously based on worst outcomes as they know the huge crowds arent there whereas other clubs know they are going to get 10k every game so can afford to spend more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, To Be Confirmed said: pretty sure that is the same for pretty much every club. and more so for the heavily attended clubs. Salford for example base figures on 5k for £20 per head £100k income they will therefore not get that for every game that fans cant attend (not taking into acc ST holders who have already paid) ANO club bases their matchday revenue on 10k at £20 per head £200k income lost for every game a very large difference and one that clubs will not be able to swallow. ultimately clubs like Salford Budget meticulously based on worst outcomes as they know the huge crowds arent there whereas other clubs know they are going to get 10k every game so can afford to spend more. Salfords issue is historical debt and lack of benefactor - similar to Wakefield, Carters eagerness to take the Schilling says things will be very tough and I believe Salford were the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be Confirmed Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, sweaty craiq said: Salfords issue is historical debt and lack of benefactor - similar to Wakefield, Carters eagerness to take the Schilling says things will be very tough and I believe Salford were the same Salford have very little if any Historical debt, it was all wiped when they defaulted on the CVA. They do not have a benefactor that is true which is why they budget accordingly. It will be tough as it will for all clubs but they will be fine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Wigan - Bateman/youngsters + 1 year older Sts - Not top due to loss of major names in pack/Wolf affect Huddersfield - Watson/Recruitment/youngsters +1 year older Warrington - Slowly deteriorating under current coach Hull - Big season under Hodgson Catalan - Folou or no they’ve a frightening backline Leeds - Flattered to deceive under Agar, wont last Salford - Recruitment will offer greater consistency Cas - Powell will Be Gone before seasons end HKR - Recruitment will improve them no end Wakefield - 3 wins papered over cracks of 5 from 36 win record Leigh - They’re hugely handicapped but will get some wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldCityLoyal Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 Wigan 2 Huddersfield 3 Warrington 4 St Helens 5 Hull FC 6 Catalans 7 Leeds 8 Wakefield 9 Cas 10 HKR 11 Salford 12 Leigh Will it matter if COVID causes problems? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Not in any particular order, but... Toulouse, London, Featherstone, Widnes, Halifax, Bradford, Swinton, Batley. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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