(1) Combination of local talent (Mattinson, Macvoy Rudd Calvert , Sice, Miller Et al) and the experineced players (Seeds fats lester Smith Fletch, Bull, Leroy, Duffy Jackson, Maiden, Broadbent, Hill I genuinly think we have the "strongest "squad we have ever had at Whitehaven in the last 50 years.
(2) Real chance (subject to 90K that we will have a SL qualifying stadim by June)
(3) I don't think Widnes and Cas are any stronger than us this year. Cas have some quality in Brough Guts and Mcgoldigger but hey they look woefully thin on number once a few injuries kickin they will struggle. Widnes for my mind are worse than last year. Smiths good as is Wilkes Nannyn and Moran but i dn't see their pack troubling us and the backs are no better than ours.
A fair run with injuries and a good start tothe season could sse a top two finish ( which is vital)
SL 2008