Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 4:22 pm  

Effort was there but it's clear to see there are players playing injured and we're lacking size in the forwards.

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Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 4:56 pm  

Leeds have scored 43, 38 and 26 against Hull, Catalan and Cas away from home and beat Wigan scoring 26.
I hardly think we can complain they scored so many against us when we have half a team and at the tough Easter weekend fixture.

Good effort, lets improve again next time too.

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Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:01 pm  

And actually only Huddersfield have scored more than us against Leeds with 24.
We were well beaten but there was plenty to not be disappointed with.

Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:09 pm  

Just back and let nobody think that this was a massively improved performance it wasn't, Leeds won at a canter. They were in cruise control and if they had played well they would have put 70 on us easily. Speaks volumes that they could leave Mcguire on the bench for the majority of the game. There were signs of life in attack, mainly from Lauitiiti, also that Smith looked like he could be bothered today and we didn't put quite as much ball on the floor which helped but the defence is powder puff stuff. They broke us at will first half and then thankfully eased off in the second. Nothing but bottom spot for this lot unless we get someone on the coching staff who can coach defensive structure and techniques. And with this defence i wouldn't fancy playing either Leigh or Bradford and getting through that middle 8.

Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:18 pm  

I'd also add I don't think it is a lack of effort or commitment to the cause but a general lack of ability that is the problem. Bar a few notable exceptions many of the players are showing what they are which is bottom of the table standard. I guess you get what you pay for and that will result in a relegation battle come August. The injuries obviously don't help but they are not the only reason we are where we are.

Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:24 pm  

As a Leeds fan, I thought Wakey had a good go, plenty of effort and some good touches, yes Leeds hardly got out of second gear but it came down to the fact Leeds simply have better players, but play like that and a few more wins in next few weeks are achievable.

Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:32 pm  

If you're going to complain about improvement then you're never going to be happy - I was considering not going today after the Catalan game, but I went anyway

Leeds are easily the best team in the league so far this season, I don't care whether they were in full gear or not, you can only play what's in front of you

We played much better as a team today, the players looked more committed and interested, only individual defensive mistakes cost us, the occasional bad read or missed tackle, give that Leeds side a sniff and they'll convert!

Now I'm not saying we were good, far from best, but I'll take that level of improvement, at least we looked like scoring, hopefully the players can take heart from the improvement and continue to improve, just to show the support something remotely fun to watch

Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:33 pm  

Wakey Til I Die wrote:

Just back and let nobody think that this was a massively improved performance it wasn't, Leeds won at a canter. They were in cruise control and if they had played well they would have put 70 on us easily. Speaks volumes that they could leave Mcguire on the bench for the majority of the game. There were signs of life in attack, mainly from Lauitiiti, also that Smith looked like he could be bothered today and we didn't put quite as much ball on the floor which helped but the defence is powder puff stuff. They broke us at will first half and then thankfully eased off in the second. Nothing but bottom spot for this lot unless we get someone on the coching staff who can coach defensive structure and techniques. And with this defence i wouldn't fancy playing either Leigh or Bradford and getting through that middle 8.

if leeds could have put 70 on us they would have done, don't kid yourself. thought the boys had a good dig against a full strength leeds side that never pull any punches. we are paying busted and they are giving it their best shot. we will get players back and we will get better

Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:40 pm  

frogcat wrote:

if leeds could have put 70 on us they would have done, don't kid yourself. thought the boys had a good dig against a full strength leeds side that never pull any punches. we are paying busted and they are giving it their best shot. we will get players back and we will get better

My take on it as well ,good effort against a good side,how that pot bellied touch judge could not see the foot in touch for I think their last try is beyond me

Re: LEEDS ON MONDAY : Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:49 pm  

frogcat wrote:

if leeds could have put 70 on us they would have done, don't kid yourself. thought the boys had a good dig against a full strength leeds side that never pull any punches. we are paying busted and they are giving it their best shot. we will get players back and we will get better

Leeds weren't quite full strength. Much stronger than us still obviously but Peacock, Leuluai, Jones-Buchanan & Briscoe would all be first choice and didn't play plus McGuire on the bench most of the game and Delaney injured in the first half. They also have a couple of younger players out as well who may have played so i have no doubt there was a few if their guys carrying knocks also. I think we did as well as we are probably capable of today, sadly that is still a big defeat this year.

Next week is the big one against a mis-firing, Agar influenced, Warrington side. Other teams around us have picked up 'shock' wins today. We desperately need one of our own.