The thing that has shocked me this season isnt the step up in class from the C1 to C rugby but how upset some of the fans get in this league. For the past few years its been good fun with loads of banter. This season I have seen more stress and falling out in 6 games than I have seen in the past season. I guess its the fact we are a 'small fish' in a big pond. I am really looking forward to Friday.
I know a good few Leigh fans and I can honesly say they are all sound as a pound, and love RL. This being a local derby and us both having a poorish start to the season means there will be far more passion than before.
I think we have to play at the top of our game and Leigh have, not an off day, but not play at full tilt for us to win. I cant see it being a walk over either way but I have been known to be wrong on more than one occasion.
As for players that have stood out:
Mills - looks like he can play a bit but really looks like he CBA playing for Swinton. Richy Hawkyard gains more yards and hes 8 stone wet through.
Armstron - been my player of the season so far. Not been flying but been solid and shown some real class and has an awesome sidestep.
The only gripe I have is the 12 o'clock KO. Do ya not know I can't watch rugby sober. Spoons for 8am it is for me.
Eat Em Lions.
