Let's leave the analysis to MC and the crew and lets all go with the flow and enjoy every moment of the Championships "entertainers".

COME ON FAX.......we're loving every minute of it.

There's me thinking the message board was a vehicle for exchanging views!! Sorry for my impertenance

I knew you'd bite at that one, I was only joking. Of course I get as frustrated as the next man, but let's enjoy the team for all it's skills and individuality. It's not perfect but it is good.

Just watching the Club Challenge and some of the Leeds plays are in the Fax style and they aren't always coming off but when they do they look good.

Top effort by the lads today considering the small pitch, not being cocky but we still have room for improvement imo, when we cut out some of the silly passes and more of them stick we will destroy teams.
Sheffield tried hard they came at us quick but we held firm most of the time, we are a much more solid team this year.

Enjoyed the macth today - but we didn't look as potent with Dana and Cherryholme in the front row.

Looking forward to seeing Wrench being given a run out on Wednesday (hopefully) with Dave Larder.

I thought that Sheffield were poor, but maybe they don't take this comp that seriously - felt sorry for Gibbo on the kick and chase - did he take a dive or was he pushed over?

There are a few pics of todays game on the Club web site already . . see Gallery

more to follow tomorrow

So pleased with the way the defence is shaping up this year, really put bodies on the line at times. Thought the passing was a tad erratic at times but hey if the defence is there you can afford to risk it. Still (pessimistic hat on) slightly concerned with goalkicking though, James does ok but he's not a top class kicker lets hope it doesn't effect us this season. Great showing overall lads though, definately buried the ghost at the Don Valley.

lets hope we can do the same with the whitehaven ghost this year,

Don't get carried away

Normally - this would draw in Haven4ever onto this board but i bet he'll be a bit slower responding after today

Do me a favour could you take this hook out of my mouth as I'm trying to drink a glass of red wine and it's going everywhere

I dont blame people for not going, not because of last years result, just because of the poor ground that is Don Valley.

I went along, as I did last year, and enjoyed the game. But the players are too far away and because of the open nature of the ground there is absolutely no atmosphere.

I know that Sheffield have been there for a while now, but surely there must be a more suitable venue in the South Yorkshire area?

Good game though, defence was good, except for the hole we left for Sheffields 3rd Try (but that hole was there more often last year). I am looking forward to see the "other team" play on Wednesday.