LeedsDave, I know and accept that we put out a stronger team than Leeds, and no doubt that effected the result. But to suggest that we had a near full strength team is a bit of a stretch. We had a lot of youth in that team. Including 3 players under the the age of 21 that all played decent mins. Furthermore we missed some of our most important players the like of: huby, jowitt, fifita, MCB and some of our other, and in my opinion better, fringe played like annakin and Gibson.

I'm sure come the season the result will be closer, I hope it is as it will be more entertaining. It's a friendly and too much shouldn't be read into it. However a bit of acknowledgement to Wakefield instead of excuses about the team selection is deserved I feel

I do see an all too familiar pattern, yes.

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

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

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.