SgtWilko is spot on in his observations about Bullseye's Post.

Perhaps the Bradford chappie is simply having a last SuperLeague whinge before both he, and his underwhelming team disappear down the pan at the end of the season....

Kirke will be able to look back on moments like that with pride. He must feel so fulfilled.

Seriously though. What is McDermott's rationale behind having Kirke in the side?

I suspect it’s something to do with Peacock’s desire to play long minutes. McDermott knows that he needs someone who doesn’t mind playing 10mins here or there to allow Peacock a breather. Kirke’s obviously ok with being a “bit part” player who while in the 17 doesn’t really contribute anything to the side of any note. I suspect not many players would want this role given that it must make him feel a bit of a fraud when he’s collecting all these winners medals.

Such a pair of sensitive souls

Some of that is total BS. Kirke has had some cracking games for Leeds on the way to finals and in finals. I will never forget him smashing Mike Bennett in the 07' GF. I think that was literally the end of Bennett's Career. Kirke has been making solid contributions for the best part of a decade whilst 99% of SL players are on a beach.

Kirke put a great hit on Delaney in final

Was worth raising

To be fair to the relegated one, Kirke or any other Leeds player are not Champions, they are Final Winners.

He didn't look to happy either when he picked up the cup

Also, I only saw 1 carry, but I was quite hung over when watching the replay on Sunday morning

Another thought is that Kirke probably knows he isn't exactly the most loved player from the fans so wasn't hardly going to get the strongest reaction if he did go for it whilst lifting the cup.

Also had he gone for it he'd probably be getting knocked more on here from guys saying he didn't do anything to warrant celebrating like that.

Also in regards on the subs, I've not really heard anyone mention him but I thought Aiton's work for the 2nd Hall try was very good.