Another coach picking names over form , thewlis should have started plus Robson was the best forward in both trial games , aggressive in defence and carries hard , none even make the bench

Another reason I wanted Thewlis over Charnley. Much better at the kick defence. And quicker.

This has embarrassing loss written all over it.

Crying out for a destructive prop! Even down to 12/11 men Leeds making 60/70 meter’s downfield compared to our 25/30 struggling to get out of our own half. We need more from the pack in this second stanza..

I’m going give Powell time but these signs are not good as we’ve been dominated by a team with 12 men and with 11 at one stage.Poor is an understatement.

We just look weak, ineffective and second best at everything.

Well dug in
Leeds fans tears are salty

What a time to run out of Harveys Bristol Cream

I think we just used one of our ‘Get out of Jail free’ cards..

Mark of a good team

As bad as that was, just remember under price, we'd probably not be anywhere near to almost lose a match like that, for the most part

Never in doubt.

Make no mistakes, best team lost, but if we can play that badly and win then we’re only going to improve and things will get better.

So glad Powell is honest about it in the interview. Better than the old ‘I know what type of a team I’ve got here’. He’s not happy with the performance, but happy we found a way to win.

As others have said, we did not deserve that.
Leeds were the best team in far too many departments.
In the end the extra man was JUST enough.

Forwards an issue.
A few silly penalties.
Dont think too many of our players would be too happy with that. Some basic skill errors cost us 3 tries.
Hope Daryl is ok, but I guess we wont see him Thursday.
Walker did ok though. (Dwyer created mayhem though).

There is character in the team and that is good to see.

Leeds effort was excellent and they will have a good season.

I thought we looked much more incisive when Walker was on, Clarke looked a bit rusty, and Walkers deep kick from dummy half swung momentum. But we certainly dodged a bullet, and were fortunate to win.

Charnley will do well to retain that right wing berth.