Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:22 pm  

Job done. The line speed in the first 15 or so was on a level we’ve not seen for months. We’re unplayable when we defend like that. Bevan seems to have dusted off the cobwebs too.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:25 pm  

The most pleasing element for me is knowing if we are more clinical we can be a good bit better.

I think we bombed 3 or 4 tries tonight when we had shape and opportunity but did t quite execute it correctly.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:33 pm  

Job well done, credit to HKR, thought Leigh would've given them a game tonight.
Coming off the ground did they announce the Salford game's been moved to Thursday, couldn't make out what was said?

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:37 pm  

Wigan were excellent but was hoping for more of a contest tonight really. Great to see Smith, French and Field back firing together.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:46 pm  

jonh wrote:

That dip looks very planned from a peaking point of view.

The intensity in the first 15 was up there with the Penrith game.

All the players deserve credit and mentions however Keighran has been a bit marmite for me this year but he was outstanding tonight in my opinion.

Exactly, you can't be at your peak every week. Sometimes you have to train, fitness vs fresh etc. Just 3 more to go, with a week off. We will be peaking perfectly.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:56 pm  

Very good nights work. The team is getting it's cohesion back in defence and attack. Many individuals were good but French is just a different level. The days of debating who the leagues best player is have long gone.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:13 pm  

Couple of years ago, all the pundits were banging on about Brody Croft being the best player in the comp. Haven't heard that lately. Very pleasing tonight, if not perfect. As I said to my neighbour at the game, French can remarkable things, and he manages to produce a gem in nearly every game. He really is a very special talent, and the term 'born with a football in his hands', applied to the likes of Latrell Mitchell, apply equally to him. You can't coach that, and we are lucky to have him. But all that happens, of course, when you have forward dominance, and we were always on the front foot tonight.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:21 pm  

The Brad O’Neill podcast and Ellis interview on Wigan tv, both alluded to peaking at the right time for the big games.

We’re clearly moving through the gears.

3 wins away from immortality.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:25 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

French - Un-playable
Field - Looking very dangerous
Smith - Brilliantly managed game
Byrne - Best spell of the season
Havard - Solid
Thompson - Player of the season-esque performance again
Centre-Winger combo's all working in tandem

We are coming to the boil

I'd add Ellis who I thought was on a par with French as best player on the pitch tonight.

Re: Leeds (h) : Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:50 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

French - Un-playable
Field - Looking very dangerous
Smith - Brilliantly managed game
Byrne - Best spell of the season
Havard - Solid
Thompson - Player of the season-esque performance again
Centre-Winger combo's all working in tandem

We are coming to the boil

No mention for Miski, he was near perfect tonight. I do agree though, we are in the groove. It will take a good team to beat us.