I can understand people claiming we are going to get a right thrashing, it lessens the pain if we do lose, but I don't think it will be the case.
Leeds are a better team than us, and most in SL, but they aren't that good and with no Donald or Smith their backline, where they have a big advantage, is blunted a little. Given the likely weather conditions our pack has to perform and if they do it should be a reasonably close encounter.
After the last two results, and the circumstances they came about in, the players shouldn't need much motivating or coaching to play well tonight, it should be a matter of personal and professional pride.
I can understand people claiming we are going to get a right thrashing, it lessens the pain if we do lose, but I don't think it will be the case.
Leeds are a better team than us, and most in SL, but they aren't that good and with no Donald or Smith their backline, where they have a big advantage, is blunted a little. Given the likely weather conditions our pack has to perform and if they do it should be a reasonably close encounter.
After the last two results, and the circumstances they came about in, the players shouldn't need much motivating or coaching to play well tonight, it should be a matter of personal and professional pride.
Leeds are a better team than us, and most in SL, but they aren't that good and with no Donald or Smith their backline, where they have a big advantage, is blunted a little. Given the likely weather conditions our pack has to perform and if they do it should be a reasonably close encounter.
After the last two results, and the circumstances they came about in, the players shouldn't need much motivating or coaching to play well tonight, it should be a matter of personal and professional pride.
I can understand people claiming we are going to get a right thrashing, it lessens the pain if we do lose, but I don't think it will be the case.
Leeds are a better team than us, and most in SL, but they aren't that good and with no Donald or Smith their backline, where they have a big advantage, is blunted a little. Given the likely weather conditions our pack has to perform and if they do it should be a reasonably close encounter.
After the last two results, and the circumstances they came about in, the players shouldn't need much motivating or coaching to play well tonight, it should be a matter of personal and professional pride.
Think you called this one pretty accurately, Asim - a very astute post, Sir.
For what it's worth I felt Bradford got quite lucky with a couple of video ref decisions. But to be honest that probably makes a change - and anyhow on the telly JJB's try looked to come off an absolute blatant forward pass.
The small group of you on here who could reasonably be described as "staunch" supporters must feel pretty chuffed right now. And rightly so.
Enjoy. Its a start.
