Nah I don't think so. A lot of the guys on our forum are quietly confident that our spine can do a lot of damage given decent ball. Hastings and Lui will be massive for us but Lussick's impact can't be underestimated (he'll be back in the NRL with Jacko IMO when his contract runs out) and Niall Evalds could have a big season chiming into the line. Sio adds potency out wide where we lack a bit of pace and Junior and Welham give us a nice balance of raw power and a little bit of subtlety in the centres.

The big concern is obviously lack of squad depth and how our "slimmed down" pack goes as there won't be many smaller packs in the league. Everyone has us down as finishing just above London but I think we may go under the radar a little bit and shock a few people. I'm not talking top 6 here but I don't see why we can't be in and around the 8 (injuries permitting).

As for Friday I think we might sneak it as we've got a good record at your place but it'll be tight I think. I think we're good value with the bookies at 5/2 and a few others seem to be in agreement. (Cue a 40 point drubbing for Salford. )

https://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-leagu ... ord/winner

Either way, hope it's a good game and we bring plenty across to create a good atmosphere. All the best for the season (after Friday of course )

Nah I don't think so. A lot of the guys on our forum are quietly confident that our spine can do a lot of damage given decent ball. Hastings and Lui will be massive for us but Lussick's impact can't be underestimated (he'll be back in the NRL with Jacko IMO when his contract runs out) and Niall Evalds could have a big season chiming into the line. Sio adds potency out wide where we lack a bit of pace and Junior and Welham give us a nice balance of raw power and a little bit of subtlety in the centres.

The big concern is obviously lack of squad depth and how our "slimmed down" pack goes as there won't be many smaller packs in the league. Everyone has us down as finishing just above London but I think we may go under the radar a little bit and shock a few people. I'm not talking top 6 here but I don't see why we can't be in and around the 8 (injuries permitting).

As for Friday I think we might sneak it as we've got a good record at your place but it'll be tight I think. I think we're good value with the bookies at 5/2 and a few others seem to be in agreement. (Cue a 40 point drubbing for Salford. )

https://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-leagu ... ord/winner

Either way, hope it's a good game and we bring plenty across to create a good atmosphere. All the best for the season (after Friday of course )