Can't see the ref having much of an impact on the game. The game will obviously be played using "the English rules" so the PTB will be quicker by far anyway. Think that was the main issue we had with him after the WCC. We shall see. I just hope, like everyone else I would imagine, that he doesn't spoil what should be a really good game.

Just on the subject of advertising, there is none around the city centre. I come in every week day for Uni and was a little bit dissapointed by the fact there seems to be no mention of it. But it doesn't sound like a suprise to you lot, unfortunately!

TBH I think something has been said about the number of penalties been given for holding down ect cos last week for example not many at all were given in any of the games.

I think the refs have been told to let the game flow a little more where possible from what I can tell.

The biggest factor in our fading at the end of the season was injuries to key players, not refereeing.
The style that fits ALL sides the best is to slow down the opposition whilst getting a quick PTB yourselves and this is as much more to do with your own technique than the referee. In other words, it could be a tough night for you as well if you don't slow us down. It's a pretty obvious statement.
Our biggest problem with the bigger games in recent times has been a mental rather than a physical one but we are showing signs of overcoming this issue.

It is all set to be a real cracker and will hopefully end up being one.

I thought that internationals were supposed to be the best players playing the best game they can to show the world what a good game we have. These international rules (hold down for longer) do nothing to promote our game internationally - it just makes for a slower game with less flair and a lower scoring game

Well that depends, doesn't it. Who gets the quick ptb; us or the opposition? TBH, I think the same applies to any team because they should be looking to gain an advantage wherever they can. Leeds are quite nifty at slowing the ptb of the opposition themselves.

What planet are you on.

Every time I saw Leeds last season they spent the entire game holding down. Far more than the Giants. The Giants holding down debate was started by a number of inadequete coaches trying to explain why their teams were turned over by the Giants. Every team does it and Leeds and Sts were by far the worst last season.

It will be a long day for Leeds if they carry on with their prima donna attitude in questioning every refereeing decision that doesn't go their way

Oooo look at you? Your a bit touchy arnt ya? time of the month? untwisted ya knickers and take a deep breath.

Leeds are just as good with a quick ptb as slow. The best quality in the Leeds team is it's abaptability. I feel hudds rise is awesome, i love your coach he is as good as any in the comp if not the best. you have very good young players a older ones too. I just feel that when the pitches firm up you might find it tougher than last year. Hudds were just as good as Leeds and saints at the ruck last season, you are very skilled in this area but you could well end up on the end of some heavy pen counts which makes it very tough to win. managing the league and cup games and the injuries that come with extra fixtures is one of the hardest things about making the step up to the big boys. even the best teams have struggled with this.

no doubt hudds are a good team, it will be a great game that can go either way. I just feel if both teams play their best Leeds always win. if Leeds are not at their best and hudds play well, it could be your day. Leeds need to be at their best no doubt.