We have the better squad overall [ion paper[/i, they have a bit less pressure and expectation on them to win (although frankly I think both sets of fans will be just pleasantly surprised to be there). Overall I think they cancel each other out as factors pretty much and it's just way too tough to call. If either team is going to win comfortably it'd be us, but I think there'll be less than 10 in it.

Great result to renew the old rivalry. Good Luck to all.

Wouldn't be massively upset if Saints take it this year. I like the balance of youth and experience in the Saints team and have really enjoyed watching Soliola put it about in the last few weeks as well as the headline grabbing youngsters. Graham and Roby are the players I fear the most, as they have that ability and mental toughness to match that of Peacock and Sinfield in our squad. Would love it to be a tight contest for the good of the game (as per the Wire match), but for my own nerves would much prefer a blow-out score in our favour!

It changes your outlook and, imo, allows you to enjoy the season more when you're not expecting a trophy. Then, when you get to a final, you're bloody over the moon about it!

I've just copied this from the Leeds board. It shows just how much we have changed as a team since we last met Leeds in the Grand Final.

[uLeeds-Saints GF Ever presents[/u
Leeds (9): Sir Kev, JP, McGuire, Burrow, JJB, Ablett, TMFMISL, Kylie, Kirke
Saints(5 or 6):Wellens, Meli, Graham, Roby, Wilkin, Pryce (if fit)

[uLeeds-Saints GF Debutants[/u
Leeds (5): Hardaker, Jones-Bishop, Clarkson, Hauraki, Delaney
Saints(10 or 11):Makinson, Shenton, Foster, Gaskell, Lomax, Soliola, Moore, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Dixon (Wheeler if Pryce not fit)

[uLeeds-Saints GF Absent Friends[/u (i.e played in all 3 in a row)
Leeds (5): Diskin, Donald, Senior, Ali(unless McDermott changes a winning team), Smith
Saints(7): Gardner, Gidley, Long, Cunningham, Gilmour, Flannery, Fa'savalu (possibly Pryce)

On the Leeds board they were discussing what impact these changes might have on the game and its outcome.

I'm just amazed at how much our team has changed since our last defeat by the Rhinos. Maybe that is what we needed? Or will our inexperience be our undoing?

St Helens v Leeds Rhinos 6pm (SKY)
Ref P Bentham TJ T Martin TJ J Child RR S Ganson RTJ C Sharrad VR B Thaler TK R Tennant MC I McGregor

Doesnt surprise me that Bentham has been given it. Does anyone know why Uncle Albert hasnt been reffing in a while? or is it just coincidence?

Not that it matters much, but Buderus was missed off the list, So added him on.

No Ian Smith. That has got to be a good sign.

Like everyone has mentioned already it's going to be a cracking game! One which everyone in Rugby League, The Media & The world probably didn't imagine.

But at the end of the day the play offs are there for a reason. It's all well and good playing the best Rugby throughout the regular season (ala Wire & Pies this time around) but if you don't put in the shift during the play offs this is what happens.

We think we can beat you, and you think can beat us, this is what the play offs is all about!

Our performances of late have been great to watch, all be it my heart is starting to disagree and you have been dark horses for most of the latter stages of SL.

All the best for the game and have a great day out!

Same to you

No leeds fans will begrudge saints a win.

4 on the trot sucks and 6 gf's is amazing







But no doubt when the game kicks off my feelings will change and ill be at my bloodboiling best wanting to smash you.

xx

I'm looking forward to this Grand Final, which is weird because after four losses on the bounce I should be feeling distinctly worried. But I'm not. I'm not assuming we will win. Rather, I'm just glad we are there to have a stab at winning! And surprised that we are there, too.

Our debutants is wrong,Foster,Lomax and Dixon all played in the last grand final.

It's Leeds v Saints GF debutants I think.

Ah so it is my mistake

When are the squads likely to be announced? Saw Makinson and Wheeler in the gym this morning but they wouldnt tell me anything lol

Scratch that lol

Think it will be a great game and personally was happy just to get to the GF. Don't think there is any pressure on us(Leeds) sure you guys feel the same. Tough to call, saints have been playing well but we have picked up at the right time.

If we do lose couldn't think of a more worthy opposition. Big achievement making the last 6 GF.

just wanted to wish st helens all the best and good luck for sunday, i live in liverpool but im a east hull lad and hull kr (dont hold that against me) but i really want you to win, safe journey to manc land

www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/1305 Pryce and Eastmond have played their last game for saints

www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/1305 Pryce and Eastmond have played their last game for saints

A disappointing end to a great Saints career then. Pryce will be missed too, arf arf.

It's a shame that Pryce's Saints career finishes under such a cloud.