If we are one of 4 full time sides, then it is vital we start well and usebthe home advantage of the plastic pitch to our full advantage.
We will need 2 game plans with 2/styles of play.....speed at home, strength and nous away......top 4 is a mus

At the risk of sounding negative. I was chatting to Hendo in the summer and asked who he thought had potential in our squad. He only came out with two names, and when I asked "What about the rest?" he shook his head.
Many of our youngsters have a lot of heart, but that shake of the head suggests our coach doesn't think they'll mature into the experienced players we need.

interesting comment.
I think part of the problem may be the training regime, proof of what local lads from London can do is evident with people like Dan Sarg, he left us being a good player, Wigan turned him into an excellent player. Look at LMS as another case of what can be achieved with the right approach. Even Hull KR harnessed the talent of one of our ex boys, ok he had a nightmare at Wembley but one of the most enthusiastic blokes out there.
There are lads that have the talent, we just struggle to develop that potential

I've watched the youngsters for years and a couple of things I've noticed year on year, is poor tackling technique(mainly use of arms rather than shoulder and body) and poor last plays in the opponents red zone.

On the subject of the yoof, an academy isn't a guarantee of every one reaching the grade. Disappointing if current view is that very few are ready though the recent grading might highlight the issue. Whether the change of coaching will over time improve things needs to be seen with the current crop or those that follow.

For next season hopefully the nucleus of the team will remain rather than a wholesale change that we've had for too many seasons one can remember. A chance for some consistency in understanding between players rather than the we'll get better as the season progresses. We need to start on the front foot and then get better, not constantly be chasing the league. Hopefully a good pre-season and some bulking up.

't would be a first