Very good hindsight punditry.
The tactics in the second half were totally different, much better line speed and intensity.
We won't win many games if we play like we did in the first half, but we'll win plenty if we play like we did in the second.

And if Cats had scored 10 more tries in the first half, they'd have led by 70.
If's and buts are irrelevant.

Simmo, we played alright first half. Bit unlucky , didn’t get any close calls. Good teams cope with that, and come back swinging…..

I disagree. But each to their own.
We scored two very eye-catching tries in the first half and tried a lot of off the cuff plays.
But the basics of solid defence, organisation and aggression were very poor.
That all changed in the second half.

Good teams also wipe the floor with a very poor Cas team.
Great win today, but let's not get too excited.
Must follow it up at HKR next week.

Agreed. So great watching some exciting RL again though, think we are bringing back a few Rhinos who were walking from the game…..

Another good thing about today is that it was a fantastic advert for the game on terrestrial TV.
That can only be a good thing.
I like what Channel 4 are trying to do.
I had mates messaging me who are not RL fans and would never watch a game normally.

Great game to watch, great 2nd half comeback.

The difference between second half today and last week is ridiculous.

Loved the win,

First visit to HQ in a while and loved it. hope we never see the ridiculous passive defence again as we looked miles better on the front foot.

only hindsight punditry if you wet your knickers at half time mate
1st half was an even contest, as seen by even Sam Tomkins
but for 2 decisions we'd have been going in only 2 behind and it all to play for

anyone with eyes could see how dangerous we were when we were in attacking position the 1st half, and knew not to worry

shame you embarrased yourself with your posts but ah well

Thought second half we ran much harder from the off but not sure we were much different in defence.

Let’s not turn this into a slanging match and point scoring contest. It’s a day for us all to enjoy as fans…..

Unbelievable game to attend. The roof nearly came off for Newman's second try. 1st half showed (we already knew) that we are a supporters nightmare when we shoot ourselves in both feet. Second half showed that we are perhaps the most exciting side in the league when everything clicks. Just need to be better at the boring stuff. Pearce's try was right in front of me and it looked like a definite double movement. Will be interested to have a look on TV.

Totally agree Matts and there are a couple more coming through too. I can see us having 12/17 home grown first teamers even next year. That side can only get better over the next 5 years or so.

It also helped that it was a relatively dry track, I think we’ll see some great stuff as the weather improves.

On one thing OConner was outstanding and ran whenever he needed to, I honestly don’t think we’ll miss leeming

Be very interested to hear Leemings take when he eventually speaks out. O'connor was very good and we saw more of him looking to carry the ball when the opportunity came. Decent run out for Johnson too.

Listening to Smiths presser it does look like Johnson will now get a decent go of it, he spoke highly of him

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If O’Connor stays fit it offers Johnson a brilliant way in. He can be used for second half bursts, and bigger minutes when we’re on top.

We were never going to miss Leeming imho…
I am taken aback with just how good O’Connor can be though. Was watching him very closely and impressed with every facet of his game. Even his running game was very good. He timed the passes to Lisone and Sangare really well to get us on front foot. Then his long passing to half back was impressive. We all know is an aggressive defender as well. I honestly think spine isn’t as bad as we perhaps thought…..

So didn’t watch it live, out for a family meal. Few things stand out to me. Generally our skill levels are not good enough to play the way that RS is asking us to, but sometimes it sticks and we get a second half like we did today.

We’re much better when we are aggressive in defence, we’re not able to back up the passive defence with a strong goal line. RS needs to recognise the players he’s coaching just as much as the style he’s asking them to play.

Special mentions to Austin, his best game in a Leeds shirt. Also Tetevano who finally out in a marquee tackle (on McMeeken). O’Connor was very good (and CJ busy when he came on). Last but by no means least, cracking finish from Derrell Olpherts, outstanding handoff on Pearce to push over the line.

Masses and masses to fix still, but a step forward.

Mathew Shaw gave Martin and Newman 5 ratings and O ‘Connor 6. Does he know anything??

Maybe he's assessing the full game rather than just the second half....

he would still be an idiot..

Agree with a lot of that Batley. Thought Tetevano was very good today. His defence and running out wide was superb. Olpherts did very well. Credit to them both, they’ve had a fair bit of stick but played well today. Now need the consistency

Tetavano has been good all season. Even at Cas he ran hard and tackled the same. If we let him go he'll have no problem getting another club in SL. The sad thing is that he was never, and never will be, the kind of metre eating prop the coaching staff and the fan base wanted for 2021. Agar's folly. I still think on balance that he probably needs to move on for 24, but I don’t think anyone could argue that he's not worth his place in the starting 13 at the moment. Good for him.

What a game.

Austin and O'Connor played their best games so far. Was great to see O'Connor do so well at Hooker.

Was nice to see error free performances from CJ and Olpherts,even if only fir 20 mins or so