so you should as a FT side

Enjoyed the whole experience and the craic, pity about the weather, the mud, and the referee, but on the day the best team won.

I was once again impressed with kaye and Ambler - can we DR them?

It was good to catch up with Scotty after the match and thanks to Dave, John and their friends in the East Stand for their sparkling wit and repartee.

My MotM was Leigh’s full back, the cut-out pass to the winger for their 2nd try was worth the admission alone.

IMO Fax need a bit more speed in the half backs, Matty Marsh is available under DR, he also has a good kicking game.

For what it's worth, I think 'Fax will be a much better team, for their change of coach, especially when the new guys gel. I was very impressed with your fitness levels, and yes, your forwards did appear stronger than ours for most of the second 40. (despite all the swimming practice our guys have been putting in! ) Despite all the pressure, you didn't look much like scoring although, to be fair, you kept us out well for most of the game too. Once again, it was a very close game, with us probably just shading it - both last season's games were very close too.

Despite the awful playing (and watching!) conditions, I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon at 'Fax in the company of friendly and knowledgeable folk in the main stand. Looking forward to another close game at ours - even if it is warm and dry.

A game of two halves. Leigh looking like a full time team in't first and Fax shading the second. Our forwards were very good, our half-backs not so much. Why are we persisting with Scott at six? Instead of being a main player for us he is almost a liability slowing the play down. All in all though a lot to look forward to and roll on Batley next week.

Good post until the last sentence!

Thought it was a good game, in those conditions it was always going to be a forwards game in the middle. I was surprised in view of previous encounters with the lack of any real incidents, a couple of flare ups either way, but nothing like previous matches. I thought leigh took their chances well. Was surprised with how tight it remained, credit to factor that, the gifted try really lifted you and kept the belief there. On that show I think you should and hope you will make the top 4 at the end of the season. From my own teams perspective, a win is a win. Defensively we looked strong. Credit to all players and fans for attending in those conditions. Look forward to the return fixture.

More than matched Leigh in forwards. Tangata not afraid to throw his weight around of the bench. Ambler and Cahalane provide good go forward with Moore and Tangata coming of bench. A real forward tussle. Manelly looked impressive coming off bench and provided zip round play the ball.

Only area of concern which RM will be aware of is halfback and the lack of a good kicking game. RM already stated that Place needs to improve in this area. Have to agree Place didnt really offer much and pressure was on Murrell for majority of game.

Backs were indifferent and leigh also shaded this area . Saltonstall did well but Brown was targeted with Leigh kicking game and his lack of pace showed at times. Centres stood up well . Tyrer a standout for me and Taylor also doing well against a good centre.

As for Leigh Moi Moi is a good forward for mine and attracts defenders. Ridyard was excellent and difference between teams.

I wouldn't say Brown lacked pace.Think he is a Worrincy clone who has pace/power and brainfart in equal proportions.

To be fair to Place I think Johnston would have struggled with those conditions as well. I couldnt even tell that Brierley was playing really and saying that he is the best half back in the competition it simply was not a game for them.

Ridyard was dandruff above the other half backs

Very true' we were saying the same in that freezing cold North Stand.

I can't remember ever being so cold at a RL game.

Well I'm here a fair bit. How would you like a nice bit of moderation from a 'bullter'?

I thought he looked unfit and ponderous with poor defence to be honest, winger went round him 3 times in first half, unlike Rob he did look ok under the high ball but did nowhere near the amount of carries though this may well be done yo the new coach's tactics.