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.
. 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
. 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
. 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
. 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
7. Leigh Leopards: 20/1
Tenth favourites before a ball was kicked, Adrian Lam's promoted side have halved their odds and sit an unexpected fifth on the league ladder. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
8. Salford Red Devils: 25/1
Coach Paul Rowley and star half-back Marc Sneyd have helped Salford to some shock results this season and sixth place on the table midway through the campaign. Photo: John Rushworth/SWpix.com
9. Huddersfield Giants: 33/1
Boosted by signings including Jake Connor, pictured, Giants were fancied to do well this year, but are ninth in the table and look a long shot for Old Trafford now. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Hull FC: 66/1
Hull, coached by Tony Smith and Rhinos 2022 Grand Finalist Liam Sutcliffe, have improved in recent matches, but are 10th on the table and the bookies don't fancy their chances of an Old Trafford win. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
11. Castleford Tigers: 500/1
Tigers ' season hasn't got off the ground yet and the odds-makers don't expect it to. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Wakefield Trinity: 1,000/1
A miracle run from Super League's bottrom club could make punters rich, but don't bet on it. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com