Re: Boxing Day | Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. : Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:09 am  

Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino wrote:

Back on subject gents please.

And if folk can leave out the petty, snide baiting, that'd be great.

Absolutely

Re: Boxing Day | Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. : Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:13 am  

loiner81 wrote:

With pleasure.

So, after our improved showing against HKR and baring in mind Wigan's 50-10 thrashing by the new boys, does anyone think they might have (just slightly) over reacted to our defeat in the meaningless pre-pre season friendly on Boxing Day where we had 13 players missing?

Not at all the game v Wakey has been discussed & opinion given purely on the build up & that game/afyermath nothing since changes what happened wrt that game.
Wtt the HKR performance again opinion has been given what happens v Fev wont change that do you see the pattern?
Wigan v Leigh -Already covered.

Re: Boxing Day | Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. : Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:32 am  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

Not at all the game v Wakey has been discussed & opinion given purely on the build up & that game/afyermath nothing since changes what happened wrt that game.
Wtt the HKR performance again opinion has been given what happens v Fev wont change that do you see the pattern?
Wigan v Leigh -Already covered.

I do see an all too familiar pattern, yes.

Re: Boxing Day | Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. : Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:14 pm  

I think most people knew that it would cost £20 to get away from the missus and kids on Boxing day - small price to pay IMO if that's your bag. I haven't attended these games for many years - I am not that desperate to get away from the missus or see a game of rugby.

However the general view is the performance was below what was expected given the comments of the coach prior to the game.

Does the performance have any relevance to the 2017 season - who knows only time will answer that question

Re: Boxing Day | Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. : Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:37 pm  

Sal Paradise wrote:

Does the performance have any relevance to the 2017 season - who knows only time will answer that question

Let me help you with that one Sal. The answer is the same as it's always been.... no.

Re: Boxing Day | Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. : Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:21 pm  

loiner81 wrote:

Let me help you with that one Sal. The answer is the same as it's always been.... no.

That's your opinion and you are entitled to it but you have no more knowledge on the matter than those who suggest it sets a poor tone for the year.

As I said nobody really knows and all will be revealed in time - just like your prediction for the 2017 season

Re: Boxing Day | Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity. : Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:21 pm  

Sal Paradise wrote:

That's your opinion and you are entitled to it but you have no more knowledge on the matter than those who suggest it sets a poor tone for the year.

As I said nobody really knows and all will be revealed in time - just like your prediction for the 2017 season

No, sorry. I just don't agree.

A meaningless pre-pre-season friendly with most of the first team missing, played only for the fans and to make some easy cash for the club, has absolutely no bearing on the forthcoming season. None whatsoever. If we go on to lose every game this season it won't be because some kids got beat in December.

It's the same with Wigan and last week's 50-10 drubbing by Leigh.

And you already know my prediction: Top 4. I made that on here before any 2017 prediction threads were created.