I think that's probably any chance of a champ side going up this time gone with yesterday's defeat. It's more than likely you'll be playing WAkefield again in the £1m game but the home advantage will be gone.
I was amazed you didn't manage to score a single point while you had an extra man, another 40 minutes of rugby without a point scored must be a concern.
If I was a Leigh fan I would be wanting more from my halves. Brierley is an exciting young player but he is in no way a commanding 7. He was completely anonymous for most of that match.

No doubt you will be boosted by the return of Hock and Hopkins but I have that sinking feeling that it will be as you were for next season...

The odds are increasingly that you will be be right.

My concern for Leigh, next season, (or Bradford, Halifax, Sheffield) is how we can compete for 20-odd games at Championship intensity and then somehow 'up it' for four games against SL-hardened opposition. We, as Championship clubs, can only play what is in front of us, week in, week out - which just can't prepare us for what's to come in the qualifiers. Whilst salary cap and signing deadlines are obviously a side issue, my concern above is the big one, for me.

Alan, we have been competing reasonably well against the three teams we have played in these qualifiers, we could have won this last one with better awareness, composure, tactical nous and most importantly discipline. If we shape ourselves we could still have a final punt at promotion, then if successful we need a massive clear out.

Disappointed with result but not attitude effort enthusiasm which leaves application.not far off winning both home games against sl teams and a "Jeffries type" experienced scrum half may have helped with our last play and kicking game and seen us over the line
how do we raise our game is it just down to money with Mr Beaumont suggesting more for the championship teams in the 8 for the following season narrowing the gap with sl teams.more full time teams can only help.do we tamper with our philosophy 200+ tries has been brilliant entertainment. we will have a turnover of players but in key positions?Never dull for a leyther

Bulls 17 - 4 Devils H-T

33 - 4

At least the spotlight will be off us now. Time to give this board a few days rest and so should a few others at least until the 3 trolls get bored.

I can understand your frustrations about keeping a level head when it was needed, at 0-6 we should of take the two in front posts and controlled the game from 0-8 up but we too have brain farts,lack of respect for your side,
its part of the players confidence thinking they can take much more, the sooner they stop this maverick approach they might realise they have a good chance, cut out the stupid head high tackles and concentrate on the game instead of trying to intimidate players with petty head taps and your half way there

Quite right, However, Mr Child never saw any high tackles or slaps from Wakey. But i did.

By the way Penalties @ 9-2 to wakey first half was a joke. And Child is the best ref around to ruin and frustrate folk watching the game of rugby league. Not just this game,but it seems to be every game I watch. He must have been trying to copy Richard Silverskin the other night with a team warning.

Just watched the first half again and the ref was never in control of it.

Strong/stern refs are needed and he wasn't up to much at all.

Going to video ref too often. Again, that shows he's not up to the level required.

Poor all round.

Totally agree ant.

How many of the many first half penalties did he get wrong?

Where's Joe Cobb when you need him. I'm really concerned that he'll be taking charge when Bulls visit the LSV.