Originally Posted by Geisty:
“What I think will happen:
1) Chosen One
2) Adumb
3) Joel
4) Larry
5) Carol
6) Wayne
7) Martin
8) Sam
What I hope will happen is immaterial, because it simply will not happen, think of a near-reversal of the above list, excluding Joel who I would like to make top 3.”
Well, you've saved me some typing.

I think this is exactly how it will end up. I wouldn't have Sam as high as you in the preferred order - nice girl but a bit dull.
I think your prediction is spot on.
My preferred order would be
1. Carol
2. Joel
3. Martin
4. Adam
5. Sam
6. Scarlet
7. Wayne
8. Larry