Relatively speaking our squad was stronger than Leeds but, we had plenty of youngsters on display and there are plenty to come in as well.
It was an entertaining game and always breaks up the Christmas break.
Lots of players impressed and Battye was excellent in the forwards.
Gaskill caused them plenty of problems all afternoon and Smith, probably the halfback with most to prove, was exceptional.

Always great to beat Leeds and lets hop we can do so a couple more times through the season

Well, I watched the game on trinity tv and the best player head and shoulders was ….

Jai Whitbread. The engine this guy has. He’s everywhere, running lines, making great post contact yards and quick plays. Cutting players like leeming down who broke the line and dropping on lost balls. Signing Whitbread was a master stroke. He will be the engine of our pack for years to come I hope.

Morgan Smith was very good too. His footwork was good and his shirt padding to link up to the edges was crisp and gave opportunity. Also poked his nose through a few times. It was like seeing a young Miller.

Atoni was very good too.

Bowes impressed me. Very busy from 9 and I like his style and distribution. Makes some useful runs too. You can tell he’s an out and out 9 and knows the position inside out.

I was excited when we signed Smith. I know it's just one game but for me he looks so much more assured than Lino. The players around him seemed to know what he was doing, whilst I never get that with Lino.

It would be a brave choice, but if he carries on like this in the remaining friendlies I'd go with Smith/Gaskell for the first game, they did seem to compliment each other.

I agree with all this.

Those saying we played a weakened Leeds side are right, but we've taken full strength sides to Leeds and lost against their kids before.
The thing I quite liked was the speed of passing down the line. We are always rubbish on Boxing Day with crispness of pass and it's always put down to us not being at that stage of preseason or getting partnerships together. I'm glad Mash sees value in this.

Watched game on TrinityTV casting to television. Did anyone else have an issue with the sound? I had to turn volume to full to hear it. Never had this before.

I’ve watched the game on Trinity TV tonight, no problems with sound, TC commentary loud and clear, only problem was that bloody drum most of the match

Er, we still won.................

Are there any highlights anywhere? apart from the Trin TV ones?

Probably on the Rhino's equivalent TV .

It’s the full game on Trinity TV.

We've just watched it again on Trinity TV and both me and the wife can't believe how much Josh Bowden looked like Danny Kirmond !!

Sounds like we played alright - get used to winning it is fun

Danny after he’s eaten all the pies perhaps.

I like Bowden but I think he’ll cop flack from those who don’t get the art of propping. He’s not flash. He’s methodical, just runs the ball in hard, quick PTB, back in the line.

You need players like him, grafters, who don’t make mistakes. Unsung for fans but a coaches dream. Good signing imho.