Sorry for butting in - must admit to being suprised at how other fans seem to be writing you off this season before it starts, potentialy i think you have a lot to look forward to (slightly weak in the backs like us, and the signing of Senior could be a bonus to both of us - though most Cas fans would disagree on Senior !
After taking interest in other fans 2012 predictions i feel the fans of some clubs being 'slightly optimistic' to be an 'understatement', in particular that of the Bulls and the Wildcats who are now dead cert's for the play offs (i do believe Widnes/Wildcats fans and teams optimism may see them through the first part of the season for differing reasons but also think the season will take its toll).
I think in the main the Cas faithfull have accepted this year will be at best 8th and down to 11th not a suprise with a poor start down to players still unavailabe whilst recovering from last years injuries and off season surgery.
Injuries to key players at all clubs will have a massive bearing along with the progress of up coming youngsters - some thing we have certainly put a lot of emphasis on.
Hard to predict finishing positions but groups generaly more likely ;
1 Wolves
2 St Helens
3 Wigan
4 Leeds
5 Catalan
6 Hull
7 Giants
8 Hull KR
9 Tigers
10 Bulls
11 London
12 Wildcats
13 Salford
14 Widnes
All the best for the new season ahead
