Leeds will finish 1st imo
At Wire we've rested some players already and plenty of players out on loan to call on if need be.
I'm really happy with what I've seen thus far

Leeds come here to Wigan in two weeks time, Live on Sky. Assuming both sides win next week (and I can't remember an easy visit to Castleford for us so not counting any chickens), that'll be a massive pressure game for Leeds. They'll have a big point to prove (they would go into the match having not having beaten a top 8 side yet) and perhaps couldn't afford to fall 6 points behind Wigan, even after only 8 matches?

Wigan v Leeds clashes have been superb in recent years, but Wigan have always risen as the underdog. It'll be a bit weird the other way round. But next week to get past first.


As for the original poster's question, they'll finish top 4, absolutely no doubt.

Top 2 never mind top 4

In no particular order I reckon Wigan, Warrington, Huddersfield for top 3 then Hull Leeds Saints to fight for the 4th spot.

Wigan proved against the Dulls they aren't that great. A few injuries and they would lose. Same with Warrington, really lucky to beat Cas and lost at home to Wigan.

Those teams can't keep up the form and intensity all season. It's not possible. They will both go through a rough phase and spelling themselves through a SL season is something neither side have any experience of. Leeds are tried and tested and will peak at the right time. Warrington and Wigan have potentially played the best rugby of their seasons in February and March.

First and GF winners again, Wigan will push them though.

Just get that feeling that Wigan and Warrington are better prepared mentally and physically this season and will win more games than previous. Huddersfield with Danny Brough in the team look very strong have strength in depth and have learned a lot from last season.
Leeds don,t look fresh and maybe the efforts of the last 3 years are telling on them, similarly with Saints they are hitting there usual injury crisis in the 1st third of the season. Hull have the potential but there mentality may be in question.

Don't worry about Leeds they'll be back to their normal best come the end of the season. It's just whether Wigan or Warrington are good enough to beat them come the end of the season.

It doesn't matter if Leeds finish in the top 4 - as long as they make the play offs with a full squad they are capable of beating anyone, anywhere

Finish below 4th and it becomes a very tough job.

Not convinced tbh. They suddenly would go into semi final football away from home, and that wouldn't hold the same fear for Wigan, Warrington, Saints or Hudds for example if they made the top 4. Of course they are good enough to do it, but I think they would find it very difficult.

Leeds are only 2 points off 4 place at the moment - so i don't think they can be written off just yet.

if Saints get everyone fit and manage to get through a game with 17 players we will be up there

Wigan and Warrington wont IMO be able to match their current intensity throughout the year, especially if they both go on a long cup run, but will be in the top 5 along with Huddersfield.

Leeds will be in the top 4.

Once the season settles down the cream will rise to the top. Just like a good pint.

Mmmmm if off to the pub.

Leeds will finish in the top with ease.

HTH

Leeds may get 4th, but no higher imo.

Behind, Wigan, Warrington, Huddersfield and long shot but maybe Bradford, glad you find it amusing

Saints and Leeds will make up 50% of the top 4 IMO.

Form is temporary mate.

Aw cheers. You putting Saints in with Leeds there made me feel all warm inside. A band of brothers against the cocky upstarts banging their chests about a new world order.

I agree, however I am also taking into account the coaches and Wigan, Warrington, and Huddersfield have top experienced coaches who imo will drive the form right up to the business end of the season.

I am also confident Bradford will become more consistent as the players gel and will become a force.

Just my opinion of course

Make your mind up berrigans bitch?



Now you are adding Saints into a top but that already read Wigan,Warrington, Huddersfield, Leeds. With a "cant decide" on the bulls.

Sorry I should have highlighted the part of SouthstanderDave's post I agreed with..form is temporary, however like I pointed out top experienced coaches can make a difference to this..

I am not undecided about the Bulls, I believe they will gel and become consistent, however I am unsure if it will be enough to reach top 4.
Is this all clear for you now...

Wigan don't have an experienced coach though, being an assistant is a lot different to being the one that has the final say.