I think we win this by 10. Our likely 17 looks stronger than Hudds available 17.
28-18 to the good guys.

I hope you are right VL. I am somewhat ed off, I have just found out that SKY NZ have lost the rights to show Super League, they are , they show repeats of series and programmes over and over again and lose this kind of programme and they have the cheek to put the friggin prices up.

A match we should have won. Too many mistakes and a lack of intensity both in attack and defence compared with the Warrington game. Not enough leg drive following contact from Amone or Mulhern. The yardage we allowed the opposition was more than last season. We should have taken the two with the in-range penalties. The referee was inconsistent. If Asiata’s yellow was deserved then the interference on Amone as he tried to play the ball quickly near their line a minute before was equally culpable. Very disappointing not to get two points but given the under par performance overall, if the individual players can cut out the mistakes and reach the intensity of last season then with the quality in the squad there is every hope of achieving similar standards.

That was horrible, just horrible. Needs putting to bed and we move on.

I hope that's the one duff game done with all ready.

Hope Ipape is ok, only 10 minutes.

Having said that I think Matt Davis had his best game for Leigh, looked more composed in attack and could link well with Moylan.

Just disappointing as the match was there but Giants did defend well.

To be fair even the walk to the ground felt oddly quiet and subdued, must have been something in the air

RIP Brian.

We lost our 1st game at home last season, so let's hope we can put it right after this.

Well, we never got going at any point.
Edwin out from 10 mins onwards was a big blow. Davis played very well but is slower at moving the ball from the ptb than Ipape ( as are most 9’s) and doesn’t have that threat level that draws defenders in, and so creates just that bit more space/gaps for others to run through. Davis now has a big role to play as A Lam has said Edwin could be gone for 6 weeks (or more but hopefully not) as it could be a medial ligament issue. Time for us fans to get behind Davis and McNamara and trust that A Lam will adjust our play to get the most from them at 9.
We were second best tonight but only by a fine margin. I honestly believe we have the right players, coach(s) etc to be top 4 so I’m not do down right now (but do hope Edwin is less than 6 weeks)

I just didn't get all these grubber kicks, and not even on the last tackle. Our whole approach seem to be different to as we looked like last season, and we looked lost so much. Tonight wasn't even constructive in any way. Our go forward was so abysmal, and thought Moylan was playing in his work boots. After saying all that, I think Lammy will know all this and address it for our next game against Saints away. Hopefully
Completion & discipline was a real worry too.
Much to work on to put it right.

Fair comments Cokey.
I think we were very affected by the loss of Ipape in several ways, that were hard to fix in game, with only one pre-season game under our belt and a new halfback duo. That may be why we saw more grubber kicks as gaps/space was not there as it would more likely be if he were on the field. It did however look like we went to it too much. Give Hudds there due, they did defend their line well, but we also didn’t quite complete on a couple of half chances out wide on both sides.
Two weeks now to work on attack with Davis and McNamara as the first contact players. Edwin out is a big miss, but it may just mean we become a more diverse attacking team as a result (with hopefully less grubber kicks

Hudds are a well drilled defensive team and we didn't have a clue in attack apart from grubber kicks, and oop and unders.
It was one of the most boring games I've ever seen. We are seriously lacking some pace and a kicker, now that Ben has gone. We can only improve. Just glad the Wiggin game is postponed. That could have been embarrassing.

Two big issues from last season still not really addressed. The quality of kicking game, and our right hand side. If we are to see Lam kicking straight down an opponents throat all season, it's going to be a difficult season. Equally, teams will continue to pepper our right hand side with kicks, where Hardaker doesn't have the dark art of protecting his full back and winger, and we seem vulnerable.

Also, players like Brand, Hanley or other fringe backs should've spent large parts of the close season practising / learning goal kicking. It's a skill that could force a place in the side.

If you want a reason why Leigh lost, look no further than the 30 minute mark. Amone gives a penalty away on the Huddersfield line with tackles in the bag. Kick to halfway line. A break down Huddersfield's left edge, scramble defence leaves Asiata on the floor. A quick play-the-ball with Swift going down the blind-side, Asiata stands up and makes a tackle. Off-side/professional foul, down to 12 men. Huddersfield go under the stick on the next set of 6.

Completely undone by 3 minutes of indiscipline.

Well if you think we lost that game because of that period of play you must have spent the rest of the game queueing for a pint in the north stand, poor ball retention and ill discipline from start to finish pretty much, don’t think we played as bad all last season

Onwards and upwards, we’re a lot better than that, and I certainly hope and expect that Moylan is