As some of you may know (and I can hardly believe it), Hoenn is nearly over, having accquired the 8th badge, and soon ribbon.

So... what do you think will happen in the league? Aside from whether Ash will win or lose, how far will he make it? Any important character returns hoping to see?

I personally think Misty will at least be around to watch him live, or at least we will SEE her watching him on TV. And maybe, just maybe Brendan/Yuuki will finally be introduced. But if Ash loses, I sure as hell hope that he ISN'T the guy he loses to.
Also, unlikely but possible, Nikolai the knickerbocker! But... he's more of a rival to May than to Ash, really. Although if this Linoone episode has him, then I think that'll answer the question of whether he'll be there, since he'll probably talk about how many badges he has. Remember, he was planning to challenge Norman last time so he's obviously the same wavelength as May. But... he's definately an amateur compared to Ash, so maybe not.
Finally, remember that Hoso special about Moltres with the guy with the Salamence/Chikorita? Silver, his name was? The guy who seems to know Ash? I wouldn't be surprised if he was there, but why he'd compete in the Hoenn league is beyond me.


Anyway... discuss.


~Zak