: Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:57 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

14th. Shudds.


Not really bothered about the rest.

Hope your right

: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:22 am  

-DAZ- wrote:

You really don't think Cas have strengthened sufficiently to progress slightly?

I think there is always a danger that if you bring in too many new players it takes a long time for a team to gel. I think KR were a prime example of that. I do think that Cas will be a lot tougher to beat this season but apart from Quins, who I think will suffer through the loss of Paul, Hill and Mclinden, I can't seem them getting higher than any other team on paper.
Though there is always a possibility that an unexpected team, like Hull and Shudds last season, will slip down there.

: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:36 am  

Leeds
Wigan
Saints
Wire
Hull FC
Bradford
Cas
Hudds
Trinity
Les Cats
Hull KR
Quins
Celtic
Salford

: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:20 pm  

IngsRoader wrote:

I can't seem them getting higher than any other team on paper.
.

This is the first time in 5 years that Cas have had the opportunity to start a season on a level playing field regards squad building, pre season training ect.

Cas started to improve in the final 3rd of 2008, it took time after some very heavy and embarrassing defeats, but Matterson gave a few indications he was getting it right at long last.

Personally I think Cas's squad for 2009 has much more strength-in-depth and quality than previous seasons and I'd like to think we're in that group that can push for lower play-off spot.

: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:25 pm  

[quote="-DAZ-"]This is the first time in 5 years that Cas have had the opportunity to start a season on a level playing field regards squad building, pre season training ect.

Cas started to improve in the final 3rd of 2008, it took time after some very heavy and embarrassing defeats, but Matterson gave a few indications he was getting it right at long last.

Personally I think Cas's squad for 2009 has much more strength-in-depth and quality than previous seasons and I'd like to think we're in that group that can push for lower play-off spot.[/quote]

I think you are, as are we. The only trouble is, is theres another 4 or 5 clubs in the same position as us!

: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:30 pm  

Uptoncat wrote:

I think you are, as are we. The only trouble is, is theres another 4 or 5 clubs in the same position as us!

True.

It'll be a novelty starting a SL season without being nailed on favourites for the wooden spoon.

: Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:58 pm  

-DAZ- wrote:

True.

It'll be a novelty starting a SL season without being nailed on favourites for the wooden spoon.

I would add that you deserve it after a few years of struggle.

: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:18 pm  

Bump

this was before we 1st played wigan ......can we do it?



YES WE CAN!

: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:43 pm  

mutley cat wrote:

Bump

this was before we 1st played wigan ......can we do it?



YES WE CAN!

When I saw it I thought Al had gone mad talking about league table for next season

: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:23 pm  

Haywire wrote:

I think the opposite about Bradford this time round. Think they have just about the best pack in the league and a top drawer import in Beaver - if Jeffries decides he fancies it behind them I can see them potentially going all the way.

Big Haywire on the money again......