I think both sets of players should be confident. We have both made the Grand Final from outside the 2 and are both playing pretty good stuff. I think from a Leeds POV that if we can get the defensive intensity somewhere near to the standard set Friday we will be in with a chance. I cant see this being a blow out either way anyway. I think both teams are fairly even matched and have threats all over. Forget about 07,08 and 09 because both teams are totally different now, both with personel and they way they play.

Anyway, I have a lot of respect for the Saints organisation mainly down to the battles we had over that 3 or 4 year period. I have still never seen games at the quality or intensity before that or since. I have a feeling that Saturdays game may be heading back up towards that standard too.

I can also say, I hadnt looked forward to any of those 3 GF's as much as im looking forward to this. Maybe because we are both the "wrong" teams to get there but more to do with the adversity we have gone through to get there.

Lets hope for a great game and good luck

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