Alan Rathbone contributed more during his Leeds career than Big Mitch.

I defended Kirke's contributions over the seasons as I could see what he offered the team, albeit not the supporters.

In Achurch I can see nothing, beyond the occassional halfbreak and offload, but too few and far between to be noteworthy

I think that's part of the problem though, every so often he has something that none of our other second row options offer. But it just doesn't happen often enough, add in the lack of willingness to graft and the injuries, not to mention supposed salary and it's easy to see why fans are fed up.

Exactly, he has the all the physical tools to be Lauititi MK2 but he doesn't seem to be able to use any of them. I've defended him in the past as he has been unlucky with injuries and played at prop which doesn't seem to suit him but some of his performances this year have been diabolical. He gives off the attitude of a man who is just looking to get through the season unscathed.



Thanks for that. I thought he didn't play on Friday until I looked at the stats for the game, he did make one error which was probably the knock on you spotted.

Is it a coincidence that Achurch is not only in business with Kirke but Kirke is now on the coaching staff?

Our players will look "buff" and "hench" in their instagram pics but will turn into a bunch of bottle-less gets.

I'll be there tomorrow, but can't help thinking I could suffer the same amount of pain far easier. A short trip to Holbeck to be strung upside down by someone called Maya or Monika who speak little English but will beat my buttocks till I scream. Still, I've got my ticket for tomorrow, Maya and Monika may have to wait till the Warrington away fixture.

I guess Kirke usually put in some defensive work to (partially) offset his lack of carries.

Its funny how coaches seem to have blindspots with respect to certain players. Especially odd if Achurch is picked over say Baldwinson when the club have let him go at the end of the year.

Leeds 11/1 to win the cup before tonight. Not bad at all for a side that only really has CC to play for and has won it two years in a row.

Bookies never wrong. Zero chance of this team winning regardless of tonight's result.

Hardaker
Golding Watkins Keinhorst Handley
Sutcliffe Lilley
Galloway Burrow Garbutt
Ferres Walters
JJB

Mullally Briscoe Cuthbertson Achurch.

Sutcliffe still getting a game, unbelievable. Once we have more players back I assume he will be sent to the championship to learn how to pass and catch.

The whole team looks as good as a 'championship' side

(What happened to Singleton?) ....season ends tonight

Nevermind Sutty...Achurch still gets a game.

aye, of course never wrong,the 12/1 i got us at winning 200 quid before Huddersfield game in the 2011 play offs must have been a dream