It was a final. Both teams played finals rugby. Defences were both very good.
The attacks of all teams, this season in particular, break down under real defensive pressure. Basic skills are so poor they can't be executed. Hence you get a game like that where you put 80% of effort into defence and attack consists of playing it very, very safe. Really struggled to watch the game.
Still, thought Houghton's tackle was worthy of the trophy.

why pick on one cup final back in the day? there were many great, average and poor finals going back to 19 hundred and...dot but its hard to argue that the finals over the last decade have been any better than of the poor side. it was a memorable final yesterday due to the end but it was a pretty poor game to watch otherwise. not just my opinion but a few others who i watched the game around and were casuals who only see the big finals really and that says a lot.

Hull fans will have enjoyed it. I think it was as good a game as SL is capable of this season. No doubt it was a true contest between two evenly matched teams, both giving everything.

I enjoyed it lots. It's the best final I've been to as a neutral. Well, maybe the Stains comeback against Bradford might edge it, but still, good viewing.

And it was part of a cracking weekend. The weather was sweltering, and we found some fantastic boozers.

Aussies seemed to really enjoy it from things i read on twitter, especially from Jarryd Hayne and Greg Bird tweeted that Danny Houghton is now his favourite player!