Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:18 pm  

christopher wrote:

You don’t seriously think Smith is just going to wake up and bugger off ?

I probably dont really, though the way he seemed to have to navigate his way around the press conference to protect GH and not concede that it's an absolute mess, he may well decide the vision he had is not being matched by GH, the way he's handled this and possible lack of support on getting players in. Who could blame him if he feels undermined and it's left a bitter taste.

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:43 am  

Back to topic - this must be a winnable game given the proximity to the CC final. I think both sides should be playing on the same day - why do Hull KR get two days extra prep?

Interesting to see who lines up given the movements recently. Maybe this is Gannon's big chance to be the heaviest half back is history - yet another RS crackpot idea.

Hopefully this can the start of a positive end to the season and we can cement 8th place at least.

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:55 am  

Zoo Zoo Boom wrote:

Back to topic - this must be a winnable game given the proximity to the CC final. I think both sides should be playing on the same day - why do Hull KR get two days extra prep?

Interesting to see who lines up given the movements recently. Maybe this is Gannon's big chance to be the heaviest half back is history - yet another RS crackpot idea.

Hopefully this can the start of a positive end to the season and we can cement 8th place at least.

Gannon is still injured.

Win this and other results go our way we could be 2 points of 6, 4 points of 4th. We have a better points difference than the 3 clubs above us.

I know some have written this year off but I would hope the club and players haven't.

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:02 am  

Yeah I'd hope they haven't either but with the disruption off the field, 2 of our best performers in key positions out injured/gone and our current form, let's be real, this season is cooked.

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:06 am  

Seth wrote:

Yeah I'd hope they haven't either but with the disruption off the field, 2 of our best performers in key positions out injured/gone and our current form, let's be real, this season is cooked.

Lose on Sunday and I agree with you. It will be interesting to see what kind of performance they put in.

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:18 am  

Leigh did not turn up against Wigan last week so hardly going to do 6 days before the cup final.
Plus if they rest key players we have no excuse to lose this one.

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:45 am  

christopher wrote:

Gannon is still injured.

Win this and other results go our way we could be 2 points of 6, 4 points of 4th. We have a better points difference than the 3 clubs above us.

I know some have written this year off but I would hope the club and players haven't.

Of course the club have written the season off , they have just shipped one of our best players out

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:11 am  

From the Squad that’s been released id go

Hooley
Roberts
Macdonald
Martin
Handley
Sinfield
Sezer
Oledski
OConner
Holroyd
Bentley
McDonnell
Smith

Johnson
Lisone
Walters
Sangare

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:17 am  

21 looks rather sparse now doesn't it. Your 17 is about as good as can be expected christopher.

Though with our current plight I'd say a character like Donaldson would be good for the cause which could see Sinfield left out and Smith in the halves..

I get the feeling from Smiths interview that Hooley may be left out again.

Re: RD 21 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:23 am  

My prediction

Handley
Roberts
Macdonald
Martin
Olpherts
Smith
Sezer
Oledzki
O'connor
Walters
Donaldson
Mcdonnell
Bentley

Johnson
Sangare
Lisone
Holroyd