Bradford next week

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Quote: Gotcha "We must have been at different games Briscoe showed nothing last night - his perceived ability to make ground in collision was just that a perception. Far too much running sideways IMO.

The whole structure of Leeds play since 2003 has been around Sinfield controlling the plays both Burrow and McGuire have been support elements in that structure. it is no surprise that neither are capable of filling the role Sinfield does as they seldom get the opportunity to do it. Could Sinfield provide the support play to the break that McGuire has over the years not a chance - he isn't quick enough nor is his reading of the break alert enough. Could Sinfield break the line as Burrow does again not a chance his lack of pace would put paid to that. In this team different skills have been developed over the years why do many on here think these skills are easily interchangable?

The idea that both these players have ridden on the back of Sinfield's coat tail is - in my opinion - a disgraceful suggestion that I would have expected from you. Both these players have contributed hugely to the success of this team over the years. Without either of these two player perhaps Sinfield wouldn't have won as many medals and as a result nor would he be held in such high esteem by the likes of you.'"

I think your desire to defend McGuire there has got the benefit of you Sal. Maybe I didn't word it correctly. I agree with you on the support role, and the line breaking. The point was that neither of these players can control a game, can take a hold of it, which you agree with. So the point that a coach names a team with this in mind for them to do that shows how out of touch he was.

Without that controlling influence, neither of these players could have shown their own qualities, that was the point.'"

Actually agree with you both - but can't really blame McD for this issue. Sinfield is banned and we simply do not have another organiser within the club. For all their promise, Stevie Ward or Sutcliffe are not the long term answer to Leeds 'game management' issues. Burrow and McGuire have been terrific for this team with their individual skills, and have been the perfect pairing to partner Sinfield over the years as the 'spine' of this team.

However, we're now desperately in need of 2 new halfs, and I just don't see them coming from within.

We may still do the double this year - I'd not put anything past this group, but time is ticking, and I just feel we need some new blood and thinking to get the best out of the likes of Sutliffe, Ward, Watkins, Hardacre, Moon etc in the coming years.