Quote: BIG GAZ "Preparation is key - and after last nights limited preparation time and going on that performance , can only imagine the final to be an absolute blinder given full preparation time and also recovery time from any bumps and knocks . Only moan I had about last nights game were the 4 grab attempt tackles on brown when he scored Batleys last try down the wing , every Leyther in the ground must of been shouting tackle his legs !!!'"
In fairness he is as strong as an ox but the attempts (I think it was Armstrong and Maden? I could be wrong) maybe should have been a bit stronger. How good was Donlan's try saver in the first half? Definitely a game changer. Hill was immense first half going up the hill.
I think the delay affected Batley more than Leigh, you could see Harrison getting worked up and it probably rubbed off on the players in the changing room, which could have taken swayed their focus.