I'll buck the general trend - I'll be shouting for Leeds tonight. That said, I can't see past a win for Manly.

I think it will be to close to have a bet on,but I would have a bet on Big Bad Bailey getting away with it next week if he gets up to his tricks.

Watmough to sort him out,hopefully.

Manly and to see Bailey put on his backside too!

To freshen it up I think it needs to be played at the end of the season rather than the beginning of the following season and also alternate between northern and southern hemispheres. Even though the Aussie teams have started bringing effectively full-strength squads they still treat it as a pre-season game.

If the world club challenge was played on a level playing field then the Australian side would nearly always win.
Manly are a much better side than Leeds, but due to the handicap of the aussies not having match practice, it gives Leeds a chance.

Leeds forward passing will win them the game, they must have got away with 17 so far, also nice to see Shithouse bailey getting man handled though it was a bit dangerous

How did Ablett get away with the knock on in the build up to Halls 2nd?

They've had the bounces of the ball we craved last year against St George but sadly never got.

Leeds game to lose now.

Yep, and Doris was flat-footed for the try too.....

just need steve matai to crush ryan bailey with one of his hits this half and we're all good

Realistically, he is not someone you need to worry about, other than the cheap-shots...

yes i know, ryan bailey is awful, i'd just love matai to ruin him

Well this is the part of the game everyone expected Manly to fade away in. Just losing their way a bit though Leeds.

it's not like these penalties aren't warranted either, bet they'll moan about the ref though come post game

By God they've have every bit of luck tonight Leeds.

Leeds have got away with a couple of blatant knock ons that would be given all day long in superleague.

Both resulted in try's and that's been the difference.

Rob Burrow is a super player though. A real shame he wasn't fit for England last year. I just hope he's in this form come world cup time next year.