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Bonzo wrote:I don't think not finishing bottom would be sufficient to be honest, since that would imply 13th or higher, which would actually make it possible for us to finish lower than we did last season.

I still think we'll benefit from the warmer conditions through the summer months, which suit our style of play. However I still think our home form could be affected by expectation from the fans and the restrictive dimensions of the playing field.

I said at the start of the season that 10th or higher is where we should be aiming, with making the playoffs a stretch target. I still think that, although our encouraging form over the first 10 games has lead me to believe that making the playoffs is now a more realistic ambition.

Author:	smoking monkey [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:37 am ]
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Said at the start of the season that finishing 9th was best we could realistically expect and I still feel that way. A fairly even for/against points tally would be an added bonus as an indication we are becoming more competitive over the distance.

Author:	StuMain [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:49 am ]
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As per the start of the season, top 10 would be a good achievement, top 8 will require a lot of luck with injuries. A good cup run is now important as well, given the Superleague sides that are out and a favourable 5th round draw.

Author:	tigerman1+1 [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:59 am ]
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t drednowts is cumin! wrote:helluva crystal ball youve got there fella! is it your mums? no mate it isnt but just having one ball is i suppose better than no balls in your case of course

Author:	jourdmart [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:11 am ]
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I was hoping for 10th spot and a decent cup run at the start of the season. We've made a good start, but look at how many games we've won by 6 points or less (won 4, lost 2 (Hudds and Quins)) - we could easily have lost some of those and be down where Bradford are ( ). However, the fact that we HAVE won those matches (whereas last year we would probably have capitulated) shows that the squad has improved both mentally and technically. If we can be consistant and have a good run with injuries we should make 8th or better - a real bonus considering that this should be our 'consolidation' season. As Marshy says - "look like a SL quality side for the rest of the season" and "A little bit of consistent quality" and I'll be chuffed. Next season is when we should have higher expectations.

Author:	ParanoidAndroid [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:28 am ]
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tigerman1+1 wrote:no mate it isnt but just having one ball is i suppose better than no balls in your case of course Would just a tiny bit of punctuation hurt?

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Author:	Pretty Boy [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:46 am ]
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cheers for comments.its intresting to see that everyone (barring tb ) are keeping their feet on the ground about this season.i gotta agree with marshys point would be nice to see a cas team give everyone a good game and not have that feeling of 'we gonna get stuffed today' when going into certain fixtures.

Author:	morrissey [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:18 am ]
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Bonzo wrote:I don't think not finishing bottom would be sufficient to be honest, since that would imply 13th or higher, which would actually make it possible for us to finish lower than we did last season. I still think we'll benefit from the warmer conditions through the summer months, which suit our style of play. However I still think our home form could be affected by expectation from the fans and the restrictive dimensions of the playing field. I said at the start of the season that 10th or higher is where we should be aiming, with making the playoffs a stretch target. I still think that, although our encouraging form over the first 10 games has lead me to believe that making the playoffs is now a more realistic ambition. Summed up well.

Author:	t drednowts is cumin! [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:36 pm ]
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tigerman1+1 wrote:no mate it isnt but just having one ball is i suppose better than no balls in your case of course not my fault, some thieving cas gypsy nicked them!

Author:	Gronk! [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:11 pm ]
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Start of the season I expected top 6 from the squad, and I'm sticking with that . (I also predicted Bradford wouldn't make the top 8 and Wigan would struggle to as well, but I also predicted Catalan as minor premiers )

Author:	Speedy [ Fri May 01, 2009 5:54 am ]
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t drednowts is cumin! wrote:not my fault, some thieving cas gypsy nicked them! Broughy isnt from Cas though

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