What would others deem a successful season for Rovers this year?

As I see it we are stronger than last season and would therefore like to do slightly better.
A good league season in my book would be comfortably making the play-offs.
The cup is obviously a different matter, any Super League team could make the quarters and given a good draw, the semis. We are due a good cup run this year so I'd love to see us make it to a neutral ground.

Reasonably optimistic about the season ahead and think we've been underestimated by most. Any road, Sunday can't come quick enough!

Back in the 8

Minimum last 8 of the cup

At least 14 wins from 27 games

Better Points against column

Similar to MrPhilb, I'd also like to see the likes Heil, Salter, Griffin and Green established in the side and the next wave in Beharrell, Esslemont and Ollett getting game time.

Spot on, my sentiments exactly.

Both clubs have some decent kids, seems ours are slightly ahead of Hulls in terms of squad status currently.

Circumstance obviously has dictated that so hopefully they take the bull by the horns and really push on.

Salter and Griffin the two current stand outs

Similar to the above. And just a general sense that we're making progress (even if it is just gradual) and enjoying life in SL.

There was a bit of a feeling of gears grinding last year - new coach working with the old squad and their old habits, perhaps. A bit more harmony and pulling together would be nice.

edit - rumour that Eden has picked up an injury on the other forum. I do worry about us struggling in the early rounds where we'd be looking to pick up points ahead of a tougher run of fixtures. Our 1, 3, 4 and 6 being sidelined (Burns we always knew about, of course) before a ball has been played in anger would stretch a thin-ish squad.

I'm not sure what to realistically expect, but seeing as I reckon we under achieved last year, I guess a top 8 finish should be targeted and achievable.

Injuries will no doubt play a big role on how well we go. But, there's no excuse when it comes to our defence/tackling. This is an area we just have to improve on. It was CS' first assessment of the team last year and I don't think he really made much improvement (overall). That been said, it's also worth noting Con Mika wasn't Clint Newton etc. Our thin red line, was mainly due to individual errors due to a new approach from the previous tactics we used.

Also, whilst wittering ... aggression and enthusiasm.
Lacking last year.

I would like to think some of our recruitment will have addressed these issues to some extent.
Other than that I can only echo the previous posts, make the 8, decent cup run, more progression of the youngsters, and a general improvement in the overall attitude and effort on show.

Oh, and Lovegrove to stop getting knocked out. I worry about that lads bonce.

A good season for me would be for us to take the league by storm and win the grand final. Thats not to mention getting to the Challenge Cup final and beating Hull FC 1-0 with a last minute drop goal by Mickey Paea.

And it's a back heel from inside his own half

.... and it lands short, but Ganson gives it anyway

Hopefully win the close games
Hopefully get back in the top 8
Hopefully do well in the cup
Hopefully knock the missed tackles on the head
Hopefully do better than last season.

Minimum I would be happy with is winning at least 14 out of 27 matches with maybe only losing 2 or 3 at home tops! I'd love a day out in a semi-final but obviously that can depend on the draw. First point means we'll be comfortably in the 8 and a home game in the first round of the Play-offs would be nice!

In an ideal world we would do the double and go unbeaten at home all season.....

I really shouldn't

during the day!

I can only repeat what most have already said.

Back in the 8.
An improved home record (9-10 home wins would be good)
A mean defence
A decent cup run (which requires a kind draw, so no chance there).
More kids becoming established 1st teamers.
North Stand opened on schedule (29.07.13)

i see all the pundits have us finishing 7-9th except nosey parker in the rugby leaguer who thinks we will finish 4th me id be happy with a good cup run for a change

Anything other than a top 8 place is not acceptable!

One thing that doesn't massively concern me as much as it appears to most, is having a brilliant defence.
As long as we counteract it with a brilliant attack, I would rather win 51-50 than 1-0!
It's an entertainment business after all.

As everyone has already said, a top eight finish, an improved home record & the youngsters becoming established in our first team.

From my personal POV, I just want to start enjoying rugby again. There were times last season when that didn't happen, not because we lost but in the manner in which we lost. I found myself just shrugging my shoulders & thinking, "oh well".
I'm looking forward to seeing a bit of passion & enthusiasm from both the players & the fans.

But you did anyway.

4th!! I'll have pint of what he's drinking.
Contest every game, no more injuries, some decent frigging weather at home games and im happy.

I dont think 4th is beyond us , by any means.
I actually expect us to finish comfortably in the top 6 , and make a decent fist of the cup and play offs.

Pretty much sums it up for me and I'm excited about the season ahead just like every other season but this season even more so because our squad is like Pandora's Box and has great potential.

I also hope that Craig Sandercock earns a new deal because I think he really knows what he is doing and has a proper long term vision for the club to finally start building something sustainable.

What a strange similie. You think your squad contains all the evils in the world?

Don't forget what else was in there.