So whats everyone thoughts for the game next friday. Will the game be a sell out, as there are only a few tickets remaining? will Crusaders RL play better than we all think they will?

Personally, I dont think the game will be a 50 pointer, and think that the game will be tougher than everyone thinks. Its the first game of the season, but also its the first game for Crusaders as they havent had a run out against anyone FWIR? I think that playing Leeds will be tough for them to handle, but I think that theyll score a few tries, and hope that they make a good show of themselves infront of a big crowd so they can get a big crowd at the rest of their games.

Team IMO:

1. Webb
2. Donald
3. Delaney
4. Senior
5. Hall
6. McGuire
7. Burrow
8. Leuluai
9. Buderus
10. Peacock
11. Jones-Buchanan
18. Ablett
13. Sinfield

14. Diskin
12. Lauitiiti
15. Eastwood/17. Kirke
19. Burgess

17.Kirke/15. Eastwood
16. Bailey

Agreed, with the team. I think like Bulls used to be known for there four/five front rowers (were they named awesome foursome or have I just made that up?). I think Leeds could be known for bringing on Ali and Eastwood, on the 20 minute mark, these two could be massive game breakers for Leeds.

As for the result with it been the start of the season, I don't think Leeds will win as easy as expected. I still think in the end they will run out fairly easy winners.

Are you having a giggle?
The reason I came on was to post the first match thread of the year, this is what I get!
But yeah, that would be an ideal team, but I doubt we'll have everyone fit.
Should be comfortable winners, 48-6

Swap Buderus and Diskin I'll then go with that.

id go with frosties team and a 26-12 leeds win

Start with Disko with Buderus on the bench and i'll be surprised to see Eastwood in the 17, i also think it will be a comfortable Rhinos win.

No eastwood, and Diskin to start.

Webb
Donald
Delaney
Senior
Hall
McGuire
Burrow
Leuluai
Diskin
Peacock
Jones-Buchanan
Ablett
Sinfield

Lauiti'iti
Buderus
Kirke
Burgess

Leeds win 32-10

Even with a conservative prediction on the scoreline, the -20 handicap for us on skybet looks like almost a freebie.

Think we'll start with Bedsy with Diskin on bench - and probably no Eastwood (although i'd like to be wrong)

38-12 - Think it'll be tight for first 50 mins but, as is so often the case, we'll turn on the style towards the end.

(Also thinking i'll drop some on Ali to score at anytime @ 5/2 or Burrow @ 3/2)

Something like 24 10 to leeds in a game where nobody gets hurt would be my guess

Buderus on the Bench and Eastwood will play.

Eastwood is most likely 100% fit, Leeds just couldnt get it confirmed with a specialist in time for the Whitehaven game and therefore would not be risked in that one.

This season i would start Diskin every time. Buderus had a huge impact coming off the bench against Bulls. With Buderus' speed out of dummy half and Ali and Eastwood coming on that would well and truly destroy most teams.

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