Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:39 pm  

DannyT wrote:

Just another game that glaringly shows the problems we’ve had in big games over the last however many years. We just don’t have it in us to win the big games consistently. A few more seasons of turning around the squad will help. No Tommy, Powell and Isa will be a start. Powell once again gets to fall over the line and massage his stats at the end. We really need a threat from 9 and centres that give us some form of threat. I don’t think I can cope with second rows filling half the side for another season.

Yeah, we nearly threw away the cup semi and didn’t really turn up in the final either. Still a good season though and I would have taken it at the start, it’s also looking like we should be stronger next year if the rumours are true.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:44 pm  

ploinerrhino wrote:

It was a red all day long , but at the time Leeds were on top .

I am not convinced it was, the game has gone soft. Bateman was trying to change the game because you are right Leeds were on top. The best team won, full stop. Smith has transformed Leeds.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:46 pm  

CobraCraig wrote:

Even with 12 men we looked dominant, making big yards every set but as soon as we got to their line we looked clueless, great defence from Leeds but I feel we should have been looking to offload a lot more in and around their line to disrupt their defensive line.

The game plan was pants.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:49 pm  

jonh wrote:

Smith and Tommy were poor tonight, Cust was a huge miss.

Both our halves seemed nervous and seemed to snatch at chances when he had field position.

Cust is such a level headed player who offers a calming influence and composure, qualities which were badly missed tonight.

It didn’t help that we switched Smith to our left flank, our combinations were not existent. The coaching staff need to shoulder most of the blame. Hopefully, they will learn from this experience.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:53 pm  

The Charlie Caroli wrote:

Good night Irene , Kai Pearce Paul most overated player in RL.

You must be spot on, that’s why the Aussies want him. I look forward to your explanation.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:56 pm  

DizzyHeights wrote:

The briers and cooper effect

A Challenge Cup win and second in the lead, how did you guys get on? Answers on a postage stamp please.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:57 pm  

spartakmixtapes wrote:

You've got to give Leeds a lot of credit, their defence has been top class here.
We've looked slightly off rhythm in attack and by god we miss Farrell.

Exactly.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Sat Sep 17, 2022 12:01 am  

jonh wrote:

Ellis for me has been hugely disappointing after a great start. I’m not sure what went wrong with him but he has been terrible the last few months.

And Mago. They are not use to playing so many matches!

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Sat Sep 17, 2022 12:06 am  

Jack Burton wrote:

Smith's kicking game was superb, but he was dreadful with ball in hand.

Playing on the wrong side of the field to accommodate Tommy. Would be a no no for me.

Re: Leeds (h) play-offs : Sat Sep 17, 2022 1:54 am  

FearTheVee wrote:

Nah - injuries are just something to be dealt with apparently. They don’t have any genuine impact.

No one's ever said they don't have any impact and you know it. All teams have injuries and Saints haven't even been the worst. It's how you deal with them that matters and clearly we didn't tonight. In case you missed it Leeds had absentees too. They still managed to win and make the final from fifth despite a far worse injury plagued season than either us or yourselves.

On that note, congratulations Leeds. You deserved it tonight.