Because the first match was last Thursday, the deadline was midnight last Wednesday. I did go into the club for a final sweep at about 11am on Thursday morning. These “missing” predictions were delivered after I left for my weekend away. And some 12 hours after the deadline.
I am a volunteer and I do have a life outside Kendal Rugby!!

As they were delivered before the first game, I have now included these predictions.
* * * * * * This is NOT a precedent! * * * * * *

These late predictions increase our total number of players to 70. Thank you all.

These missing predictions will be used towards the remainder of the competition, but not for week 1, although their week 1 predictions will count towards the overall total. A shame really, because one of them would have won week 1!

For next year I am considering an on-line system whereby you type in your own predictions and pay by bank transfer (or PayPal?). If this happens, the deadline may be later, but it will be final.