I've been happy with Cust without thinking him as being brilliant but tonight we missed him big style. Him and Smith haven't played as right and left halves but instead combined to give width and create an extra man. Tonight it just never happened with Tommy unfortunately too slow. Result - nothing, zero creativity.

It must be the slowest we've played all season. But thanks Peet and guys we've had a lot of fun this year.

Last thought, come on Salford.

Yeah, we nearly threw away the cup semi and didn’t really turn up in the final either. Still a good season though and I would have taken it at the start, it’s also looking like we should be stronger next year if the rumours are true.

I am not convinced it was, the game has gone soft. Bateman was trying to change the game because you are right Leeds were on top. The best team won, full stop. Smith has transformed Leeds.

The game plan was pants.

It didn’t help that we switched Smith to our left flank, our combinations were not existent. The coaching staff need to shoulder most of the blame. Hopefully, they will learn from this experience.

You must be spot on, that’s why the Aussies want him. I look forward to your explanation.

A Challenge Cup win and second in the lead, how did you guys get on? Answers on a postage stamp please.

Exactly.

And Mago. They are not use to playing so many matches!

Playing on the wrong side of the field to accommodate Tommy. Would be a no no for me.

No one's ever said they don't have any impact and you know it. All teams have injuries and Saints haven't even been the worst. It's how you deal with them that matters and clearly we didn't tonight. In case you missed it Leeds had absentees too. They still managed to win and make the final from fifth despite a far worse injury plagued season than either us or yourselves.

On that note, congratulations Leeds. You deserved it tonight.