I was surprised at HT how few people were actually giving Leeds credit. It was all "we're playing crap" and "Silverwood is giving us nothing". The fact was that we were so poor with ball in hand because Leeds were in our face constantly. We weren't in theirs. Second half we were and it forced errors.

As soon as Leeds took the lead (we should have taken the two) Sinfield showed his rugby brain (he doesn't have the skills of some players but few have a better brain) and he kicked us to death.

Second half when we were ahead we still played dumb rugby. I've been his biggest fan for 2 years but Finch should know a hell of alot better than what he showed tonight. 12-11 ahead with 10 to go you either force a repeat set or you get the ball back with a drop goal and make them have to score. Finch put in a crap kick to Josh that was neither use nor orniment. 6 to go and he puts a flick kick inside when he should have drilled it so hard into touch that it landed in the Dougy. He then screams at people to do this and that. Paddy should have decked him under the posts.

Finally, I feel sorry for Murphy. He had a poor game tonight under the high ball but Sinfields kicking game was superb.

Well played Leeds. That first half was the perfect half of semi final rugby.

After seeing the way McDermott out-tacticed (ha new word there) Wane maybe Wane needs someone to do our tactics for him. Maybe he should just be a bit of an enforcer.

First of all, I don't like this thread. It's just not right! Can we go back to the way we were last week please?

There's been a few mentions of your attack, I think a lot of that comes down to you not having the option of Tomkins coming around on the second phase. I know it sounds obvious but give me a second! Without him everything comes easier to read because we never had the fear of him joining the line and doing what he does best.

Wane seems to be copping a bit of stick too. I think next year will be a massive test for him with the departures of Finch etc. A tough start could cause him some problems.

Finally, what a game! Both teams going at a 100%. I wish we saw more games like this every week. I made the comparison between Leeds and Arsenal last night. We get a lot of stick for "playing when it matters" but is that our fault? The structure of the comp is broken and we play it to our advantage. McDermott guiding us to fifth was a stroke of genius!

Enjoy a few beers this weekend and now doubt we'll be back for more of the same next year!

Well played Leeds! You fully deserved to make the Grand Final!

The better side won on the night. If we had Tomkins and McIlorum in the side I think the result may have been different but thats all academic now. Well done Leeds

'Arguably' being the operative word.
If 'all-round' means having a complete skill-set then Sinfield's (at times extraordinary) kicking game and his tactical awareness put him streets ahead. In all other areas I don't think (and the stats bear this out,) that there's much to choose between them.