Really need a half who can find a pass and organise a play when we're attacking the line. Had plenty of good field position to be a couple of scores in front but nobody seems to have a clue how to attack the line. We don't have anybody who can just dribble the ball in goal and force repeat sets.
Goal line defence has been good, we've held them out on a few occasions.
Effort is 100% there, it's just the skill that's missing.
What a player Ese'ese is.

Effort there in abundance. But we are a fair few players off a decent team . Lads giving there all . Lot better performance up to now

He has but not at this level, too much pressure, remember he can still play for the academy.

still think professional should be taking both those passes.

Touch judge wants sacking on Martins wing, almost cost us two trys.

ATM definitely green shoots. Long way to go mind

What a difference a coach makes eh? We know we aren’t a great side but all things considered I have to say that was a pleasing first half. Whilst not brilliant we at least look more organised than we have all season.

Yes Leeds aren’t great either but Grix & Cummins for me certainly seem to have managed to have affected some change and positivity in the short time they’ve been in charge.
The performance is the important factor as we are well short of players and quality which needs to be addressed and by all accounts is going to be.

so has Houghton
If you want to criticise then take a look at Smith at half back who hasnt a clue what a last tackle play should be

Its a poor quality Chis but we are seeing some effort.
Tinkering Tony certainly has a lot to answer for

Game over on 51 minutes. Better than previous weeks anyway.

Absolute pathetic squad, really cant believe Pearson/Clarke/Smith think this is anywhere near super league level.

Sao needs to go firefighting next week

Think we all know that the quality isn’t there it’s not doing any disservice to say it’s poor quality as we just don’t have the quality needed which think we’ve all known for long enough. As you say there Smith for a Coach of his experience and track record has lot to answer for.

We aren’t going to set the world alight this season but we just want to see some improvement which is more than evident out there today. Yes it’s early days but we look a more together and united group.

Yeah the lads look a lot more bonded than they have done all season. It's good to see them really celebrating holding out on the line in defence. Walker definitely trying to fire the lads up in that department.

Charles is being way exposed, great experience for him but he needs to be protected more.

I know we lost but it almost feels like a win.
Defensively much better. Not perfect by any means but the desire was certainly there which is what we've been asking for.

Brilliant effort, just lacking that but of class, swap Smith and Croft and we win that.

Much better defence, I know people will say its only ledds, but they still have Miller, Croft, Ackers and Smith as there pivots.

Really like the look of Moy who looks lively, Ese Ese immense, Pele much better and Walker looks a threat and missed tackle apart defended really well.

Also imprseed with the loan players, particularly Chamberlain, hits hard.

Hopefully Briscoe, Scott and Trueman back next week.


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We win that game easily with 2 good halves in my opinion.
Not sure why we didn't once get Pele charging at the line when we were only a few metres out. The way he was running he'd have had a great chance at getting over.

Ese'ese is a fantastic player. What a stint he put in today.

Was impressed again with Martin.

Some all round class that this game and punches above his weight.

The plus so far this year is seeing Martin, Charles, Staveley and Moy.

Going to a be great winger.

If Trueman is fit next week we should seriously look at moving Smith from halfback to the bench as back up nine.
His last tackle options are so poor made worse by his inept kicking and as you say never used a big forward like Pele with a short pass to run at the line.
I know he does his best but we are just gifting the ball to the opposition on the last tackle

2 great young wingers on display today, one for each team. That Lumb also looked a very confident young player.
I've never thought much to Robert's for Leeds. Reminds me a lot of Harvey Barron. Thought Lumb did more and look more assured today than I've ever seen from Roberts.
Well done to both Lumb and Martin.

Aydin was solid if unspectacular, put a few good hits in while defending.

Stats will be intresting , particularly keen to compare Lane and Sao's hit ups.

Did Brown come back after his first spell?

Thought Houghton made a couple of poor decisions, Kicked through early on the 3rd I think with one player chasing. Then didn't kick on the next set on the 5th with 3 players on his outside and went for the pass.