Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors are setting the pace going into this weekend’s Magic showcase in Newcastle, which marks the half way point of the campaign, with neither of last year’s Grand Finalists in the top-six.
There’s a long way to go yet and Leeds Rhinos proved last season almost anything could happen over the second part of the campaign. Here’s the latest odds to win the Grand Final, from competition sponsors Betfred.
1. St Helens: 9/4
You can never write off St Helens. Winners of the last four Grand Finals, they aren't even in the top-six at the midway point of the season, but the bookies still have them as title favourites. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Wigan Warriors: 3/1
Second in the table, Wigan - whose veteran forward Liam Farrell is pictured with coach Matt Peet - are joint second-favourites to win at Old Trafford. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Warrington Wolves
Coach Daryl Powell's men are top of the table, but the bookies still aren't convinced this will be their year. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
4. Catalans Dragons: 7/1
The French side are third in the table, but fourth in the Grand Final betting. Photo: Rémi Vignaud/Catalans Dragons/SWpix.com
5. Hull KR: 10/1
Despite Mikey Lewis' dejection after last week's golden-point loss to Wigan, the Robins have been a surprise package this season. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Leeds Rhinos: 16/1
Rhinos sit eighth and have work to do to get into the play-offs, but coach Rohan Smith's side have upset the odds before. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com