Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:19 pm  

If we cannot beat Salford after their 80 point drubbing today, then Arthur might as well go home after that.

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:20 pm  

JRhino1 wrote:

Well it’s round 1 and it already feels like it’s a long old season ahead, not much to take out of that performance that is positive. Same old poor skill and discipline in attack and defence it’s a recurring cycle of S***

For me Handley can’t stay at centre he’s a winger and he showed that today with his horrendous defensive display. ECW has to come in there because I’m sure he can offer more there and Handley can take his left wing spot back.

Connor was poor after showing some promising signs in pre season, Frawley continues to be a waste of a halfback and quota spot when Miller is back I’d personally have him at full back and Connor or Sinfield in halves with Croft because again we won’t miss anything by not having Frawley there.

Ryan Hall was the only player for us who could come off the pitch with his head up after game, how the calibre of player in a Leeds shirt has drastically fallen around him.

Totally agree. Though I thought Croft tried hard. Cannon looked good

We’ve issues at centre scrum half and we still look light in the pack. I’ve certainly not missed watching this team.

Congrats to Wakey though, fully deserved their win.

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:22 pm  

rollin thunder wrote:

If we cannot beat Salford after their 80 point drubbing today, then Arthur might as well go home after that.

You did see the teamsheets right?

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:37 pm  

Went to the game today in high hopes of something better than the last few years have served up. That was soon shattered by the atrocious display today..

Some takeways for me....

Frawley should be gone - can't kick for toffee and offers less than i would on the pitch
Ackers - one of the most dissapointing signings in the last few years. Expected so much more
Handley - is not a centre and never will be.. back to the wing please
Croft - another dissapointing signing who i don;t think is worth the wage bill or quota spot
Riley Lumb - cracking effort under the high ball. A good player
Connor - will give him time. If we play the new guy at centre and Lackie at FB then i would play him at 7 with Handley back on the wing
Cameron Smith - kills plays and well over rated. Not impressed. Certainly not captain quality. I want a leader who takes the battle to the opposition. That is not him.
As for the rest... mediocre. Hall ran it in well, but looked like he showed his age today.

I thought we were on the wrong side of a few decisions : the first Wakey try and the one when the ball pooped out from COnnor on the line

All in all, this was as bad a performance as i have watched in the last 2 years.

Wakey deserved the win, more structure and guile than us. Tackled harder and ran harder..

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:38 pm  

LOT of talk this preseason about accountability and doing the right things.

That team must’ve had their fingers in their ears the entire time.

Absolutely shockingly bad first game out. No intensity, no control just the same old headless chicken routine.
We’ve players in major positions that look and play like they don’t want to be here.

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:55 pm  

Also highlighted how bad we are going to miss Martin on that left edge it wouldn’t have been perfect but a lot less flaky than it was

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:03 pm  

MeanwoodGuy wrote:

Also highlighted how bad we are going to miss Martin on that left edge it wouldn’t have been perfect but a lot less flaky than it was

Ironically Martin was really poor himself on Friday!

Inthink Gannon will end being first choice this year

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:06 pm  

Different year same crap

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:08 pm  

Smithout wrote:

Different year same crap

You need to change your username

Re: Leeds v Wakefield : Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:18 pm  

I think there's only one answer for it, the players need to burn some more sentimental crap in JJBs bin and have some more forced talks about identity and culture...