I can recall being stood in the South Stand one evening when Leeds were using the dressing rooms there for some reason so Tony Smith had to walk across the pitch at half time and a huge round of applause went out all around the ground. I have only seen that happen twice before, the last time being David Ward`s last game in charge.

However the seeds of change where planted and the blossoming of a Golden Era perhaps started before his arrival[iGraham Murray joined the Leeds Rhinos as head coach. The turnaround was quick, however, and in 1998 Leeds once again reached a major final, facing Wigan in the inaugural Grand Final, at Old Trafford, Manchester. Leeds lost 10–4 in a tense and very evenly matched game.[33] In 1999 Leeds finally landed the first silverware in a decade, and the first Challenge Cup for over 20 years, with a convincing 52–16 win over London at Wembley in front of a crowd of 73,242.[34][35] Murray signed a deal to coach the North Sydney Bears for the 2000 NRL season and left the club[/i'"

I agree. The signing of Kirke and his successful integration into the side in 2006 & 7 was a great achievement and one the club has continued to benefit from for the next 7 years! Will you be going to his testimonial match in 2016 Gareth?!!

Think we would all agree on one thing


We wouldn't take Dean Lance back

As someone who has followed Leeds RL and rhinos for quite a while !! . For us to achieve the success under Smith, bluey and B Mac is a dream come true for me.
Over the years I along with several of my pals witnessed some low points,the semi final defeat at Central Park against widnes one that springs to mind.
Also the years we spent being walloped by widnes and Wigan , so I tend to remain neutral in the arguments about who is the best rhinos coach.
I have the odd reservation about B Mac, but I think he is a work in progress and as head coach he will or should improve year on year, as he gets more experience .
One thing for certain is over the last few seasons we have seen some wonderful players wear the rhinos jersey .

I'm not among those agitating for the removal of the current coach. But when he does move on (as coaches do), does anyone else think we could do worse than Darryl Powell?

I wonder how badly those bridges were burned?

Always felt he was given the top job at Headingley a few years too soon.

I rate Darryl Powell very highly,that's why I have tipped cas to have a good season.
I suspect if B Mac had not produced the goods Darryl would be first choice for GH . Especially as I believe they are good pals.