Class response that - your coach could learn a thing or two.

Well said dude

Well done to the Wigan fans for their sportsmanship in this thread.

Leeds won it in the kicking game and the forwards. They also kept their heads and discipline when a few things went against them. Wigan's defence was excellent also (Leeds scored no tries from attacking play) and games like that remind you that this is The Greatest Game. There've been too few this season.

I remember a young Gary Connolly having much more of a nightmare at full-back in a major final, and he turned out ok. I wouldn't worry too much about Jack Murphy.

Turned out to be one of the best FB's in the game.

Leeds played well and showed some great defence, probably the best defensive performance of the season. They played a simple game plan and ground out the result like they have done many times over the last few seasons. I do think we played into their hands though and tried to play Leeds at their own game rather than the more expansive game that we have played all season. Full credit to them though and although I am not a fan of Sinfield I thought he was terrific tonight.

I've got to give credit as a neutral (Hull) to all the Wigan fans for being gracious in defeat and the Leeds fans in victory.

I feel like the playoffs begin at this stage as all the other teams are miles behind the final 4, so the early rounds are a waste of time.

As a rugby league enthusiast I really enjoyed last seasons semis and final and tonights game was just as good.

If only Hull FC could compete at this level.

Maybe next year........

Great game. Best two teams in the comp for me, the GF won't be as good

Leeds just have the know how more than anyone else, Wigan should still be proud of their efforts this season

1st half Leeds were magificant and we were completely battered. I guess a 'game of two halves' could really be applied, because when we went 12-11 up I expected us to have the momentum to go on and win, but full credit to Leeds and their tenacity, never say die attitude which is something i'd love Wigan to somehow adopt. Sinfield really made a mockery of his doubters (and i'll admit I have been in the 'Sinfield is w@nk' stable for many years) and his kicking game won the game for Leeds. Good luck next week, although it's a grand final so you obviously won't need it

Just makes you wonder how long we will have to wait for a decent kicking game which can make all the difference in knock out games.

On reflection I can't help but think that we are really missing Andy Coley and Paul Deacon, two players that would have made a huge difference tonight.

Gutted, but well played Leeds, deserved it for their defensive effort, God only knows how many ankle tap tackles they made tonight but that determination to "get there" won them the game.

A great effort from Leeds, they never let Wigan build any momentum. Sinfield's kicks had us pinned into our 20m zone, and then the defence was ferocious to keep us there. Great stuff.

Credit for the gracious comments, though I don't get people's 'change in opinion' on sinfield he's been doing it for years guiding his team to success, so not sure why anyone would think he's ever been 'w@nk'? No he's not the strongest, quickest or flashiest but that's a very simplistic way of looking at rugby league.

I have to admit that it's difficult to be gracious in any way given the conversations in the forums over the last week, everything from Wigan are scum to worse.

However, the difference in the two teams is obvious, 3-4 in the tackle from Leeds and a set defence having slowed the play the ball. 2 and maybe 3 in defence from Wigan and a defence that needs to work harder.

In gripe.... Hanson's "knee", forrrrwwwaarrdd and offside. The latter two just weren't something that the ref seemed to care about.

Wasn't unhappy with Marilyn Manson's knee.......providing we see a penalty for it more often and not just a one off in a very tight game where possession and territory were all. Regulary see much more interference at the play of the ball (and often from McGuire at Leeds) that goes unpunished.

And when it comes to gripes, there was Goulding's initially not square before making the tackle on Lunt and then his more obvious knocking out of the ball that resulted in a Wigan scrum. Wasn't too sure about Carmont's tackle on Burrow that stopped him grounding the ball....more and more players are going in with the knees although in most cases it doesn't dislodge the ball.

Its nice to see Leeds getting credit for their great achievement, every year they raise their game and play playoff rugby perfectly.

Last year they did this to us and just sneaked past us too but nobody gave them the credit they just assumed that we were bottlers who were really streets ahead of the rest of the league but can't play playoff rugby. Hopefully now people will start to stop being obsessed with us being bottlers and see that playoff defeats can happen to anyone, Wigan got beat twice in a row by Saints last year and to Leeds now, it doesn't mean they are bottlers, it just means they are a great side that gets beat in playoffs.

I still think Wigan should be called champions this season for topping the league.