I'm in the same boat aswell, i don't get and have never understood the hype around him to be honest. He's just a better than average player that consistantly plays at that level. Good squad player though and clearly well thought of, he's just not for me.

I was quite happy with BMM for a first season, I'm expecting more next year although to be fair he's not a legend

From what I'm told he was never interviewed as he turned down our approach.

Not sure if this is a good point or not? No question that in a number of the games he played BMM was far from fit.

On topic, I think next season is very difficult to call eg Saints, lost Barba but should have Walmesley back, and a couple of interesting signings from Oz. We have another new halfback, but look like we need another one as well. Leeds have a re build in progress, that could go either way. Wigan, new (short term) coach, lost some important players, currently I think they will struggle but I presume there are some signings to come. So too early for any prediction from me... I'm just off to remove the splinters from my backside.

SOL's injury record (of the 26 appearences most of them were short cameos from the bench) and the fact his body is shot is accomdated by Wigan because he can still do what very few modern forwards can - time a pass and put a player through a gap.

No, I wouldn't have him at Wires now, mainly because in Currie we have a player with even better handling ability but most of the forwards who are lauded these days couldn't time a pass if the ball was fitted with a clock.

If they can avoid injuries, I'd expect Hull to re-emerge as a top 6 force.

No question. They lost everyone of their spine for a period of crash last season.

Wakefield coming second is the most ridiculous prediction I’ve seen. Their recruitment has been bang average at best.

Disagree. Lolohea is really nothing special, he was playing reserve grade for most of last year and is a fair bit overweight. He’s also not what Leeds needed when they’ve got Myler who doesn’t have the ability to control a game. Hurrell was great when he first burst onto the scene but he’s been poor for a long time. I don’t understand the reaction to his signing at all, he’s become a centre who doesn’t really pass or score many but just looks to charge it in and isn’t very good defensively. Trent Merrin was world class at St George but since going to Penrith he’s also been poor. However I think he’s the best out the 3. They could all end up being good signings as I think they’re better players than they’ve been showing but it reeks of 3 players coming for big money contracts that they can’t get in the NRL. I’m not sure the majority of players who you mention are great either, Walker is massively overrated, Ward is injured all the time, Briscoe isn’t great, Cuthbertson was really poor last year (most Leeds fans agree), Watkins’ injury is one that is difficult to properly overcome and Leeds want rid of Parcell. Also, Furner really isn’t a great coach. He was poor at Canberra which is why he hasn’t got a top job since. The only reason he’s come over is because he hasn’t got a choice if he ever wants to become an NRL head coach again. All that being said the standard of SL is so low that a few more signings and they’ll probably finish top 5.

1. Saints
2. Wigan
3. Warrington
4. Leeds
5. Cas
6. Catalan
7. Hull
8. Huddersfield
9. Salford
10. Wakefield
11. Hull KR
12. London

Grand Final: Saints
Challenge Cup: Catalan

have you deliberately waited one calendar month before coming out of your hidey hole?

I must be mistaken as I recall them being the first to defeat Saints in 2018 and getting pipped at the Bin Dipper Dome 34-30.
Wakefield finished 5th in SL and have invested in props. Something Saints haven't done, that being the biggest area of fail for Saints.

We should dig out the 2017 predictions so we know who to listen to for 2018.

If Wakey finish 10th...then Saints will finish 11th.

I think he is like Beetlejuice, but instead of saying his name 3 times you just have to post something to suggest Saints won't be all conquering.

1. Wire
2. Cas
3. Sh#t Staines
4. Hudd
5. Wakey
6. Pie Eaters
7. Catalan
8. Leeds scum
9. Hull
10. Salford
11. Hull KR
12. London

C.C = Wire
G.F = Wire (spank that monkey)

Oh well that must mean they’ll come second the season after, great logic. And investing in props is great but not when they’re George King and Craig Kopczak. And why would we need to invest in props when we have Alex Walmsley, Luke Thompson, Matty Lees, LMS and Luke Douglas? I’d be more worried about your own props, Lama Tasi is a comical signing.

Your own forums must be dire!

Our props seemed to do a good job last time we played your lot.

You may have just landed yourself a job!

On SO'L, it's a game of opinions but I think some of the comments are way off the mark. He might not be right at the peak of his powers anymore, but he is a player that would walk into our side of the early-mid 90s and is very much in the class of Farrell or Sculthorpe. I think most Wigan fans of an age to have seen both would probably put Farrell as slightly better, but his all round play and effect on the team really is exceptional. Passes as well as any half back, runs and tackles as well as any prop. Not sure about this year, but if you look at our win % with him in the team & without in the last couple of seasons, the difference is ridiculous.

In terms of next season, I'm actually pretty concerned that next year will actually be your year! I can only see us taking a step back with Wane & key players leaving, and I don't think Leeds have players to make enough of a step up in one season. Depending on how they bounce back, I think you, Cas & Saints will be in the mix.

Oy! Knock it off with that reverse psychology malarkey!!

Not a chance will wakey be 2nd...top 5 will be Wigan wire saints Leeds catalans with saints winning the end of season comp

We’re talking about next season and Lama Tasi along with Jason Clark are two poor signings.