Can the wolves make the top six?

WARRINGTON WOLVES

Coach: Tony Smith (since March 2009).

Captain: Adrian Morley.

Previous finishes (most recent last): 5th, 9th, 10th, 7th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 6th, 8th, 4th, 6th, 7th, 6th, 10th.

2009 leading scorers: tries - Chris Hicks 16; goals - Chris Hicks 65; points - Chris Hicks 162.

Biggest Super League win: 66-6 (v Halifax, 2003).

Biggest Super League defeat: 72-2 (v St Helens, 2002).

Ground and capacity: Halliwell Jones Stadium, 13,024.

2009 average attendance: 9,228 (down 268).

Record Super League attendance: 14,206 (v Wakefield, 2004).

In: Richie Myler (Salford), Ryan Atkins (Wakefield), David Solomona (Bradford).

Out: Paul Rauhihi (released), Paul Johnson (Wakefield), Steve Pickersgill (Widnes), Brian Carney (retired).

Player to watch: Richie Myler - the former Widnes and Salford half-back enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame with England and it is now time for him to make a mark at Super League level.

Rising star: Tyrone McCarthy - Tony Smith has pinned his faith in the Ireland international who won a Challenge Cup winners' medal in only his third senior appearance.

Odds to finish top: 10-1.

Prospects: A trio of class signings and with no England distractions for Tony Smith, the Wolves are bankers for the play-offs and could seriously challenge the big two.

Prediction: 4th.

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