That extra bit of luck, the rub of the green, the winning try from a forward pass or from being offside... these are all things which the top teams often benefit from because they get themselves in a position to do exactly that. They possess that extra edge to their game.

For Leeds, they used to benefit from such fortune on a regular basis but no longer because they've lost their competitive edge on a consistent basis. The squad is over the hill and they can no longer be considered one of the top contender teams. The only thing left for them is to provide nuisance value against the top teams. They've failed miserably to do this because there's simply not enough left in the tank with this ageing squad. They've been able to raise their performance only twice all season and it's no coincidence that's been against Wigan as they've treated both those games like must win games or Cup Finals. They can no longer maintain that level week in, week out.

I'd like to think the performance against Wigan last night will be the spur for Leeds to kick on from here and to raise their level of performance for the rest of the season. However, the evidence of the season thus far suggests their performances will drop off again as they face the rest of the SL whipping boy rabble. Not that it matters too much as they'll still win most of those rabble fixtures.

Next week is crucial. Leeds must beat Catalan otherwise they may well find themselves trailing them by 6 points and staring down the barrel of a 6th place finish on the SL ladder when they really ought to be finishing 5th.

A lack of quality centres was the problem. I agree that Leeds struggled at times in the second half to get momentum without getting a penalty in the second half. If Burrow wants to remain at Leeds then I believe his role should be as replacement hooker. Do not sign Chase, we need someone more in the mould of Brough.

A top stand off, a second rower in the mould of Eastwood and a world class centre please.

Where was that performance last week and indeed for good parts of this season. Another hard test next week but a little bit more confident now although catalans are playing well especially at home, lets hope they play their best today

Even more blatant than Sinfield jumping at Richards with the knees to take him out off the ball in your in goal area? Even more blatant than McGuire's embarrassing attempt at obstructing Pat earlier which failed and Hoffman got the try? What about the chicken wing on Hoffman that looked like his arm was gonna come off? Let's face it, when Leeds gave the first penalty with their niggling after just 15 seconds of the match it was obvious they hadn't turned up to play rugby league. Those dirty tactics got you close to beating the champions though, I'll admit that.

please dont lay on too long?not just in the tackle

Not his biggest fan at scrum half but less of a fan as hooker, buderus with mcshane is a better prospect for me

It's a shame that Hood didn't get a run earlier in the season, as we will be relying on him and McShane next year apparently.

He wasn't square because Smith moved way off the mark (not unusual for Leeds). Should have been a Wigan penalty.

Another sober analysis from this afternoons poor excuse for a Super League game....

I'm embarrassed that Leeds Rhinos lost to that pile of steaming cack that reside at Odslum.
Catalans did everything they could to lose the game, but still won!!!!

Don't think Mr Gledhill will be over to gloat this week.

Agree it was poor

Spot on IMO

It's a major problem in the game as a whole over here. When George Carmont at 33 is the best centre playing in Super League it doesn't say much for our British/ English centres.