It was hood.

Pick of the forwards was Bowden, he looked a real handful, Atoni did big minutes, nothing spectacular, Uele just needs minutes but looks a big lad. Lawford had some nice touches, but Jowitt was head and shoulders above, showed a clean pair to dust Miller to score and his overall attack was class. Although he didn’t really get a lot of ball I thought Pratt looked really dangerous with ball in hand and opened them up a good few times, I was impressed with his defence also. Overall I’m fairly happy, second half when the changes rang Ackers just had a field day for 10 mins where as in the 1st half he was fairly quiet.

I will probably watch a re run once I get home as I missed the last three Leeds scores.

I didn't get that at all.
He was very dangerous in first half. Moved him out of position in second.

Despite the second half collapse, plenty to take from it. Lawford looked class and some very good defensive reads by Pratt. The lack of cover at full back after Max went off, looked obvious to see

First thing Powell needs to look at is the new rules, we gave away at least 5 penalties for not putting the foot on the ball.
Other than that, loads of positive signs for me in that game. We also looked fitter and sharper than last season

It’s very early days but I didn’t think Uale looked fit enough. I thought Boothroyd looked a handful and think he’ll will go well in the Championship…..

Bizarrely Leeds played the ball perfectly for 80 mins, the ref caned us.

It was Hood, about the only thing he did .but seems to get away with it week in week out As soon as Jowitt went of we struggled in attack

Yes being in the championship has some advantages. I dont think we will see much of Grant or Kendell next season

Hardly fair to have a go at Hood when he's covering halfback.
He put some decent passes in but it was bound to focus around Lawford.

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... s-28349833 Mathew Shaw has give us a good write up.

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... s-28349833 Mathew Shaw has give us a good write up.

What players were swapped at half time and what position did they play?

I counted 3, 2 of them from Franco who had a bit of a stinker to be fair.

All in all though it was an interesting exercise.

Thought as a team we showed our hand in how we hope to play next year. So much push around the ball which was great to see and we will clearly be playing at the line and asking our forwards to promote the ball and play out of the back in our attacking shape.

Loads of positives from me however just focusing on the centres though Pratt and Thornley were very good.

Pratt showed his threat and ability and Thornley whilst he lacks the agility of a top flight centre showed how good he is going to be in the Championship. Big body, strong cary and reads a game very well.

Think our wingers are going to have a very enjoyable year in 2024.

Memories of Alex Walker when Franco was given the job of running the ball out from behind our line. Lesson learned, hopefully.