Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Fri Nov 24, 2017 3:06 pm  

wrencat1873 wrote:

For Trinity, if we can compete and avoid long term injuries to our key players, we should definitely be looking at another top 8 finish and if we get to the half way point in decent shape, maybe we can push for the top 4

I feel the same re pushing on

Your point about injuries is correct
Mid season we had a stint without Miller and fifita where we lost a couple of games by a very close margin

I'd like to think if Dave is injured Pauli would be able to give it that bit of X factor we were missing last season where we just missed out, that would apply wether Dave is playing or not in fairness

Hopefully we'll bring another half to replace williams too

We couldn't be in better shape and have fantastic cover in pretty much every position now

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:29 pm  

wrencat1873 wrote:

Salford will be the other club potentially on the slide.
Without Koucash to bank roll them, they could be in serious strife quite quickly.
They pay a fortune in rent, have pitiful crowds and although they had a decent season, the omens dont look too clever.

For Trinity, if we can compete and avoid long term injuries to our key players, we should definitely be looking at another top 8 finish and if we get to the half way point in decent shape, maybe we can push for the top 4

Do Salford even have a new owner yet? Didn't the doctor want some money back

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Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:36 pm  

vastman wrote:

I get it but I don't rate any of them.

It's actually imo the most level SL ever. Can't see an absolute stand out and don't really see a weak team.

If I had to I'd say Widnes look poor and HKR a bit light but not by much.

Could be anybodies season either way imho.

Sts will up at the top this year.
They struggled with Cunninham but once they changed they looked good and once Barba started playing they looked good.

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:54 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

I think the point made by Wildcat 26, is a well balanced viewpoint.

I dont think anyone can really predict who is going to finish where, at this stage, not until all clubs have finalised their squads.

What I will say, is that with Warrington signing the likes of Tyrone Roberts, and targeting Kurt Baptiste too, they have made a statement of intent.

I do feel that the increase in salary cap, though needed for the sport as a whole, could make it harder for us, meaning we will need to punch above our weight, even more so, as probably most other clubs will be in a better position than us to spend the full cap.

I think on the teams that were in the top 8 this year, I feel the two most at risk of dropping out would be Salford and Huddersfield, and I think Hull KR will probably be a bigger test to the competition than what Leigh were.


To me consolidating around where we finished last year, would be a good, and realistic target I feel

Still though, too early to make firm predictitons.

Yes Wire have made a few good signings with Robers, Ben Murdoch-Masila and Bryson Goodwin but atm they only have about 24 players in the team signed up, so we'll see who else they bring in. Plus they've had a huge turnover in players, like we've experienced in the past, so it's whether their new Coach can get them to gel as a side quick enough etc and also how much difference the coach they've brought in will make.

Like you sayI'd be very happy to be near the end of the season fighting it out for a Top 4 again and then if you make the 4 who knows.

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:05 pm  

It'll be an interesting year, for certain.

The Grand Final might have knocked a bit of stuffing out of Cas, taken away some of their strut. Saints showed signs of improvement under Holbrook and had they had a kicker would have been in the Grand Final. A full pre-season might improve them, albeit they will have lost that "new coach" bounce.

Hull will try hard but not quite do it, as always.

Us? Good squad, as good as any we have had in Super League and playing good rugby. We are capable of going further than this year, but other results might keep us nearer 8th than 4th if it's a tight league.

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:02 am  

The really good thing is that things are less predictable that in the past... on paper we look stronger... it's up to the staff and players to make sure that we are competitive in every game... should be a fun season!

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Sat Nov 25, 2017 7:01 am  

you can not even gauge how the season may end up after the first 6/7 games. Last season was the strangest I can remember
I honestly think the bigger clubs have decided not to spend and take the gamble on success , after all only one trophy of any note up for grabs. Could any one predict that Leeds would be champions after the disastrous season they had only the season before.
Wakefield have nothing and no team to fear and the only pressure they will be under will be self educed.

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:59 am  

If we don't believe our own hype and start to think we are Mr Big potatoes but rather put the same team effort in as last year we will reach top eight with a fair chance of top six.

All teams need a little luck but now unlike previous seasons we don't need it any more than anyone else.

The players attitudes rather than size, skill or speed will decide where we finish.

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:44 am  

Some of our wins last season were sensational, the play was at times exceptional and certainly our best in many a year. When you consider Tom Johnstone will be back and a couple of really good signings already added, you have to say we have a really good chance of at least repeating last years 5th despite what other teams expectations are. The competition is more even these days and results are really hard to predict so who knows who will finish where? What I do know is we will fear nobody and give everyone a game home and away and with a bit of luck make that elusive top 4, it's about blinking time!!

Re: Wakefield Trinity2018 squad : Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:14 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Sts will up at the top this year.
They struggled with Cunninham but once they changed they looked good and once Barba started playing they looked good.

QFT

Saints will be top 4


Ere, do we get any rule changes or reffing guidance this season