5 probable starters missing for leeds.

Looks like Leeds had nearer a first team out than Trinity did, but it makes no difference at all as these games are a run out, to blow the cobwebs away. The result is totally irrelevant and means absolutely nothing for the season ahead.

Absoultely right, i cant see any leeds fans getting over excited just pleased at the signs of a few individuals and combinations.

Grow up. You seem to be the only one getting emotional about a pre season friendly. Leeds fielded a stronger team and done what they should of done, means nothing.

Only a friendly but showed (like last year) a lack of any ideas at the line. For some reason Croft couldn't catch a cold let alone the ball

It means something for George King now with what looked like a very serious leg injury having to be stretched off. He was Trinitys best player up until getting injured running the ball in. Hope he's ok as he plays well above his size always making yardage.

Although only a friendly I'd expect more of a competitive match but it was very one sided with a very strong Leeds line up against quite a weak Wakefield one who were dominated in the forwards making easy yards and we created virtually nothing in the backs. If not for decent try line defence in the first half Leeds would have put 50 past us.

How am I getting emotional when I’m not reading too much into it.

A friendly to get rid of cobwebs.
The only meaningful thing is the injury to King.

Anybody seen or heard an update on his injury?

The signs of the dull rugby we played last year are still there.

Getting worked up about other peoples hard ons, because you dont feel those hard ons are warrented.

One of the most one sided Boxing Day friendlies I've seen for quite some time. Croft had a stinker but Atkins for me was the biggest let down. Kershaw going for glory at the end of the 1st half was even dumber than his professional foul that saved one try but ultimately let in three. See Ashurst has taking over Kirmond's role as cheap penalty provider.
Positives: Jowett, it didn't rain and errrrrrr ?????, that's it.

Agree about Max, solid game. I’m hoping the seasoned pros out there only had a bit too much Christmas dinner as they were treading water at best.

Anyone unfortunate enough to have to get in that horrendous queue to "Pay on the gate". Advanced ticket holders virtually straight in.

Jordan’s broke his cheek bone in 3 places and needs an operation, friendly’s eh

He went off early on didn’t he for a HIA?

Took another knock late on, I think that’s when it happened cos no way would he have played on with the state of his eye

Ah right ok, was going to say it must have been a bad call to let him return if he did it then. Speedy recovery to him

That's two players out before the start of the season then as read on Twitter that George King has a suspected broken ankle...

Hope it does not affect Jordan's conference improved a lot last year ,with Kings injury not the start we wanted Think Kings injury effected the team a lot.Know it was a so called friendly but looks like there still a lot of work to do.Movment of ball was slow .Line defence was good till we went down to 12 men .

Well 2 forwards down and one already missing season start. Turned out to be a costly game in the end. Hopefully we don’t pick up another injury in the props because it already looks like we are going in lightweight in that area.

As for the game. Nothing at all to shout about in that one. It was dreadfully poor in almost all aspects of play. The only good thing was a short spell of good line defence but otherwise pretty dour.

As others have said there’s a lot of firepower to come into the team so nothing to be concerned about at this stage. Just wish we’d stop giving penalties away on the 4/5th tackle and actually challenge for high kicks or place them better.

Not best from us going forward although ok on defence 1st half sin binning made difference 2nd half but leeds better team i would put money on handley as top scorer this season especially at 20-1 all play thru gayle down left as per cas

get on the phone now to get kyle turner .

Why, are you paying for him?

Jordan and George will be okay but thanks for your concerns, we are well covered in the forwards

you couldn’t write it.