Mason?! Pah.

He's get owned far too much.

I agree. We don't necessarily need to be that flash on both flanks this week. We have match winners all over the place. I think that the team who make fewer mistakes will win, so for this one I think Gibson is better suited, plus he started the last game at centre

But he trains the house down

The 2 teams are so close its crazy in all stats, defence, attack so its more than likely going to be close.

Discipline and territory will be very important this week so I don't see it kicking off even with Bailey on the field.

I am slowly beginning to fancy us for this though, although due to home advantage Leeds must be favourites.

Wow, I got more than I bargained for there. Perhaps next time I'll just say the game's on Sunday and not Friday instead to save time.





The Leeds pack when all are available, in form and fresh are a match for any team out there. The difficulty arises when injuries bite and/or the forwards become fatigued. We're only a quarter into the season so it'll be a while before it becomes clear if Leeds will get away with the squad as it stands.

I think you’ve got a point here, discipline will be not only be a major factor but I think he teams are that close it’ll be the deciding factor.

No he isn't...

Leeds have had two games under Bentham this season (away at Hull KR and away at St Helens) with a penalty count of 11 for and 22 against.

Leeds will need some of his 'Homer' calls on Sunday.

Believe, we used to have a good record in the cup when the year ended in '8, this is now going to change to years ending in '9!

This will be tight - the team the conceeds the most penalties will very likely lose - discipline is key - Saints haven't lost a cc game for years surely the odds are against them or is that just wishful thinking

It's just like i said before the grand final last year when saint's were 20 odd match's unbeaten.
The longer you go undefeated the closer you are to your next defeat!

And after many years Wigan lost to Salford, not one ot the big teams.

The odds are therefore that Saints won't lose to Leeds.

Leon Pryce has certainly finished his game of hide and seek, hes been in great form the last few weeks, he could be the difference.

But one way or another, for how long?

Agreed, as much as it pains me to say so but thought he ran us ragged at KR the other week.

Need to make sure we keep him wrapped up and control the game at our pace and we'll come out good.

Job for Bailey early on. A nice solid legal hit. Should put him and Graham off their games.

He best get practicing then

I think he was very quiet after Long went off, although he did make a break that they scored from, there was little else from him second half. Firts half he looked good though.

To be fair I felt Pryce was the difference between Saints and Leeds and he followed that up with a fine performance at Wakey without Long, he really stepped up for Saints last week and showed a new level of maturity for us (on the rugby field that is).

If Pryce turns up again on Sunday, then Saints win for me. The problem is, you never quite know if he will or not.

I'd like to think the champions might have more of a say in the result than you intimate. Unless, of course its' not raining then we're screwed.

I've no doubt it will be a great game and Leeds are favourites due to home advantage. I'm sure the last 5 matches between us have seen 4 Saints victories with obviously the one loss at OT so I tend to think if Saints fire, then we'll be in the next round. Pryce is usually very integral in Saints 'firing' so we'll see.

Oh don't worry, I know the score.

If the mighty S win, they're untouchable.

If the mighty S lose, they didn't fire or it rained. The mighty S are never beaten by a better team because one simply doesn't exist.

I don't tend to buy into the rain theory. I think the rain suits Leeds more than Saints but at the end of the day, the better side always wins.

I also think the fact we haven't won the GF for the past 2 years shows we are far from untouchable.

Last 7 matches reads 4-3 though - OT (again

) and a win at KR early last season - just saying. Leeds have no problems with disposing of you if we want to.

EDIT: Yep.. like you said above, not untouchable. Best team on the day will win sunday.