Just curious really - who would your picks be for 2006? Could dig this thread up in 8 months time and see who was nearest the mark.

Mine:

World Champ: Do I even need to say? :lol:
Second: Melandri
Third: Capirossi (Generally been impressed with him in the winter tests, plus the Ducati looks quite good
Quickest rookie: Gotta be Pedrosa
Outside chances: Roberts (Honda engine + chassis that's a fairly unknown quantity, who knows) & Checa (Seems to have taken to the M1 like a duck to water)