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Post by worsleyreddevil on Feb 14, 2024 19:13:36 GMT
Leeds are coming into this with an entirely new 1,6,7 and 9 spine. Couple of forwards missing too so never know. If we can be resilient in the forwards then perhaps our trio of Brierley,Sneyd and Cust could take charge. Clutching perhaps but today has given me some much overdue confidence. Got to see how they go this game and then make a judgement. I do not rate the Cas Squad, next Sundays game v Cas at home is a must win. |
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Post by russ on Feb 14, 2024 19:33:36 GMT
Where's Mellor?
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Post by kreuzbergred on Feb 14, 2024 20:20:32 GMT
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Post by russ on Feb 15, 2024 2:17:45 GMT
It happens to the best of us! |
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Post by gadger on Feb 15, 2024 16:36:20 GMT
Does anyone know if you can buy tickets on the gate at Leeds or do you need to go to a ticket office? Been able to change plans and make it last minute so not got ticket from the club like I usually would
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Post by BDD on Feb 15, 2024 17:26:13 GMT
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Post by gadger on Feb 15, 2024 18:01:09 GMT
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Post by Redrum on Feb 16, 2024 11:56:21 GMT
Makes me sick seeing croft and askers on that list!! We are short of forwards and a quality hooker and that's going to be our undoing tonight I reckon. Going with Leeds by 12 but hope I'm wrong
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Post by BDD on Feb 16, 2024 12:33:46 GMT
I'm a bit fearful. If their forward pack gets on top and their spine clicks we could be in trouble. We know the quality of Croft and Ackers when on the front foot. Miller is very quick and elusive at FB. I don't know much about Crawley, looking at his club history, he's a backup player on the NRL, but Leeds only needs him to have a good kicking game.
That said, we have strike in the centres, and extra ball player this year, in Shorrocks, and a tight-knit team who have their backs against the wall and who'll want to prove the doubters wrong. I'm assuming that our props will a rotation of Singleton, Partington, Ormonroyd, Wright, and Hellewell. Whole they lack size, they do run good lines and have mobility. Wright was one for the most in-form SL players before his injury last year. Hallewell has never let us down and had some very good games in that position at the backend of last season. If Sneyd can kick well and our defence stands up we are in with a shout. I thought our kicking game was poor last year, and Rowley called it out on more than one occasion, we need Sneyd's vest in hat area this season. I think, when fit, Mellor will add some extra craft too and the ability to kick out of acting half.
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Post by russ on Feb 16, 2024 12:49:47 GMT
It would be great to get a win but the odds must favour the Rhinos.
As pundits pointed out last night though you can't read too much from game 1 whatever the result.
I'm really happy that Right is among our options once agan and I think some of the assessments of our pack are far too negative and way off the mark.
"Blow that whistle REF!"
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Post by kreuzbergred on Feb 16, 2024 14:31:27 GMT
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Post by russ on Feb 16, 2024 16:19:22 GMT
In the Game thread Total had 94 % for a Leeds win with most suggesting a fair few scores difference. Oh, well!  |
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Post by cmillward20 on Feb 16, 2024 16:24:28 GMT
In the Game thread Total had 94 % for a Leeds win with most suggesting a fair few scores difference. Oh, well! It’s going to be a hard game and I’m not expecting much for the first week or so when king is back and nofa is in maybe another prop were looking good. Saying that there’s no reason if we don’t defend well and take are chances we can’t catch Leeds off guard |
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Post by SalfordSlim on Feb 16, 2024 16:31:51 GMT
In the Game thread Total had 94 % for a Leeds win with most suggesting a fair few scores difference. Oh, well! Same on the Leeds forum. 20-30 point home win according to most of them. Bookies strangely only have them as 12 point favourites and I've foolishly(?) backed us to cover the handicap in my accumulator. Need a good start tonight, plenty of vocal backing from the away end and stick behind the lads if things aren't going to plan. It's a long season and tonight won't define us. Anyone got any idea of how many tickets we've sold? |
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Post by mauricethered on Feb 16, 2024 16:50:38 GMT
In the Game thread Total had 94 % for a Leeds win with most suggesting a fair few scores difference. Oh, well! Same on the Leeds forum. 20-30 point home win according to most of them. Bookies strangely only have them as 12 point favourites and I've foolishly(?) backed us to cover the handicap in my accumulator. Need a good start tonight, plenty of vocal backing from the away end and stick behind the lads if things aren't going to plan. It's a long season and tonight won't define us. Anyone got any idea of how many tickets we've sold? We have sold our ticket allocation which is 850 plus those who turn up with tickets via Leeds or go to the ticket office. |
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