Seemingly easier to criticize than praise by some.

Regarding Gale first time excellent in a Leeds shirt, against Hull FC he was rank. Cam Smith 2 good games, have my doubts that he will become a real top drawer player.

Even allowing for a poor HKR side that was our best attacking performance for a long time. How good it was to see half backs in motion when receiving the ball instead of being static. On that showing Agar deserves some credit, we looked a well coached team. Much tougher hurdles to overcome, but an encouraging performance none the less.

You didnt think Gale was excellent at Wigan? Wow.

Friendlies don't count for diddly squat.

No......but he was excellent and was wearing a Leeds shirt.

Thought Gale tried hard to give us direction against Hull, albeit behind a beaten pack. Tonight he was excellent. The bottom line is that he is better than anything we have had at half back for at least three seasons. If he stays fit he will be a great signing.

Is Harry Newman becoming the new Watkins/Senior? I don’t think he’s far off? A little bit more size, build on natural skills and he will easily in 2-3 years be an England starter.

Thought we were always 2/3 steps ahead of KR tonight’s

Think they defiantly had a hangover from the derby against FC but... we never let them breathe and get a toe hold in the game.

We looked very sharp with Gale in supreme command and supported well across the pitch by a good supporting cast of Cam Smith, L Briscoe and obviously Newman and Walker.

We looked ruthless tonight which is a welcome change from the timid Rhinos side we’ve seen in the past, long may this continue.

Glad Agar has seen sense and played him in his natural position.

I’m not getting carried away on the back of one result. Cam Smith at 13, Walker,
Newman at centre - all lads around 20. I expect Johnson to make first grade along with several others there or there about a from the academy. Suddenly you have half a side which is home grown and at or close to England quality and we’re cooking on gas again.
Our second row won’t be a problem within 1-2 years don’t worry about that.
Agar again criticised constantly: actually I think we may need someone else to really elevate the side to trophies but he’s done loads with Leeds since he took over.

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What did you expect, he is a Cas lad after all.

But you are talking about 2 players that Leeds rejected as not good enough. Cams brother (dan) has proved to be another very astute signing for Cas but I watched Cam from Lock Lane under 8's and it was always obvious he had the skills to be a GB player.

Only seen highlights but what really stands out were the different type of tries we scored.
Great to see an all round performance after what happened in week 1.
Cam Smiths potential was always there & fair doos credit to Agar for sticking him at 13 in pre-season & sticking to it up to now.
Good to see the younger lads proving again that age is just a number & with the right backing there's no need to sign pkayers like Evans.
Still 1 or 2 quality signings needed imo but a great response & plenty of positives to build on.