Great game. If I was a Hull fan I would be very excited about the partnership of Crooks and Lineham. Crooks doesn't look like he's running that fast but no one seems to get near him. What's happened to Tom Briscoe though, I actually forgot he was playing. Would rather have Lineham in the England squad.

Leeds are starting to struggle with Injuries and the loss of Watkins and Mcguire could really see them struggle. Sinfield tried hard and kicked pretty well, although i thought his kick for Hulls 1st try was poor in that even if Hall had caught it, he was about a metre away from touch and 20m from the try line. He seems to used this play a lot Sinfield. He always seems to aim for about 20m from the tryline for some reason. He is asking far too much of Hall to do. Full credit to Lineham though, what a catch!

Sinfields lack of creativity again was alarming considering he's going to be England's 6. He should be no where near the 6 shirt. Tries hard, put in a shift but that's not what you want your 6 to do.

re Briscoe, Gentle said he took a knock in the first half

I hope Yeaman stood the first round for the team tonight

I heard he did but he wouldn't pass them their drinks.

Briscoe hasnt being the best winger at Hull for a while now. He is still an outstanding talent and will go well at Leeds.

Hull have great prospects in the back line with Shoal, Lineham, Crooks, Arundle and Crookes all young and very able to perform at this level. Arundle has had a mixed start at Hull but if they stick with him they'll get a very good centre partnership.

Looking at Holdsworth and Miller partnership it could become one of the best. I know Horne is having a good season but Miller has to come in and put his name on that team sheet.

I think Hull could do some damage in the playoffs this year but Wigan are a class above with Warrington not so far behind. Yes they've not fired this year up to now but let's be honest, Leeds haven't for the past couple of years yet still won the title!

Peter Gentle needs to start working on the attack IMO. I know tries were bombed out there both this week and last but that's just it, in the big finals these points will matter and teams like Wigan and Warrington won't be so forgiving.

As for international honours, Sinfield should be nowhere near. I know what he offers with his leadership...etc. I just want to see players with more skills than he has in his position. The Aussies and Kiwis not to mention the PNG side are all big units and our pack should have at least 3 props on the pitch to start the game. That leaves no room for a Sinfield type loose.

While we're on about Hull, Danny Houghton is really ripping it up again. He is mainly known for his defence but his attack and kicking game isn't too shabby either. I am a big fan of Josh Hodgson, Micky Mac and McShane but if Roby can hit some form now back from injury and Houghton can continue his impressive couple of seasons then I can't see two better options to face the World Cup later this year.

Hard for a Rovers fan to admit but if Hull can keep a hold of these young lads and replace the aging players with some big tough forwards then I think they'll be up there challenging for years to come.

Hope not, but every dog has it's day they say!!!

Wow. That has to be the most contradictory post I have ever read! Leeds couldv'e still won and Hull should have won by more? Eh?

Thought Hull were fairly good and was very impressed by their intensity. They blew some chances but these were only the kind of errors that are very easy to rectify next time out. Leeds showed pride, no more, but that's far better than nothing; many teams would have lost by 40 last night.

As for Sinfield, I have to agree that on current form he should be nowhere near an England spot. But only a fool would predict he won't be playing much better come the season's finale.

No they wouldn't. Only Leeds gets this special treatment from the bald one.

You can't have read many posts then. It's not contradictory at all.

Leeds season looks over? I assume you talking about pre the playoffs.

In recent weeks Hull have started to get men back off the injury list and now we're starting to see them show some class and hit form. Sure, they lacked cutting edge and ruthlessness here and there, but that will come...its not long since they were injury ravaged.

Having said that, if they can stay healthy, I think they're a good bet, at 9/1, for the cup.