cannot argue with that

You think? I think he had a really good game. Yes he was unlucky with both the Moore penalty and the 'knock-on' decision shortly after, but his enthusiasm and go-forward was excellent. Thought Kirke looked good too.

I think it’s just my interpretation of what I call a good game is different to what you’d call a good game.

I don’t think we we’re all that lucky. I think that we’ve shaped up in defence a bit. This certainly looked like a better Leeds team than the one’s we saw previous to last weeks game.

I agree that we need to get the basics right first by play conservatively. I’d personally only like to see them chance their arm with the fancy stuff when their at least 12 points up from the opposition. That way, if we let in a try from a silly mistake it won’t be as costly.

Finally I think this Leeds side is struggling, but it all lies with the coach. As you have said we could of beaten that side last year.

Leeds tonight looked like a team who had been coached by someone from basketball who knew nothing about Rugby League. I love Rob Burrow but what was his "supposed" role in that team. Watkins, yes he is young but was awful, a very talented player, he needs to learn when to "stick or twist" and how to defend. The game was yours for the taking, but the composure "game plan" was terrible.

I probably was been a bit harsh on him. I’d probably have to watch the game again to pass judgement on his performance as a whole. But that part of the game you’ve just mentioned sticks with me the most. It just seemed that he lost it a bit!

I didn't think kirke was particulary good. I thought JJB was playing ok too but sadly back to back mistakes cost the team. I wouldn't say I was massively impressed with any of the forward pack to be honest

That's what dissapointed me the most saints were there for the taking. But credit to them they deserved the win, but I think we blew a good chance. Can't really argue with any of the above, other than to add I thought hardacker looked good and I thought mcshane did in his stint( also looked alot fitter than I have seen him before)

I suppose it is a different interpretation. I couldn't really enjoy it because we don't seem to have any real structure and just throw the ball about without earning the right.
I do agree regarding defence it has improved but even then there were some mistakes.
I don't mind the players throwing it about in the right areas, but it seems more like pannic rather than offloading

I can understand in wanting some structure in attack after tonight’s display. I agree with you that it was more panic play rather than offloading. But there’s no doubt that the best tries in the game come spontaneously. Unfortunately the Rhinos didn’t lay the platform in attack that’d allow such wonderful tries. No disrespecting to the saints’ defence tonight though.

No I agree saints played and defended well. And while yes the best tries are "off the cuff" I think one of our problems all our attemps seem to be off the cuff, as said before we need a better balance. Yes we don't want to stop claire play but it cannot all be flair

You find watching Wigan boring? Seriously?

Absolutely on all stated.

After what I saw today it's still a yes!!!!!!

well mick is diskin ripping it up for you guys at the minute ?

Well...... That result is keeping your buggers off our board

You know their are big problems at the current champs when 9 games into the season their fans are already releaved when a team in 6th gets beat.

Where have you been the last 2 weeks Mick? this thread should be called Mick post on Leeds board when they get beat? so when we win no decline or you don't have the balls to post when we lose it's all over! You are so fickle I'm glad you are a bulls scum not a rhino

Yes about the decline, no about the cause.
Diskin is no loss what so ever, you really are welcome to him. Nothing against the lad; just didn't rate him - ever. Leeds have simply missed the boat as far as the current successful style played by Huddersfield, Cas and Wigan. Who wants to see Harlem Globetrotters rugby if you leak 6, 7, 8 tries most games? Bottom line is we want to see a winning team. They can't beat the likes of Huddersfield so why not join them? Wake up McDermot and Lowes and see what is going on at the top of the league.

I've been meaning to do it for a while but I've corrected the thread title now, sorry for not doing it earlier.

I think my title is better

I'll be adding to this thread on Friday and a week on Thursday then

but really Mick you should be concentrating on your own clubs progress.

Whilst you’re at it, rename [url=http://viewtopic.php?f=17&t=485314this[/url thread as Barrie McKenzie’s thread about Brian McDermott. You could be an absolute hero and just rename 'PHIPPS' as 'Barrie McKenzie The 2nd'. That would certainly put a few smiles on the virtual terrace!