That's true in one sense, but I'd rather be in a final than not. They always say the most gut-wrenching and damaging round to lose is the semi final because you have the dream of the final but end up with nothing and often it compromises your performance in the league.

That's what crucified us last night.
Our pack needed to dominate, something we've done well in a few games recently.
But the ref chose to allow Leeds (and probably us) to get away with murder at the play the ball, particularly in the first half.
The packs effectively cancelled each other out.
There was plenty of effort, but our backs don't perform if the pack isn't on top, which is not unusual for teams, to be fair.

Nonsense

Would agree with you on that.

I disagree..

Leeds's defensive line speed was outstanding,and our play the ball was slower than their line speed, therefore this negated our attack.

Until, we learn to play the ball & pass faster, we wont trouble any opposition with a quick line speed.

From the start, we lacked enthusiasm & aggression, it was only until after 20 minutes,we played with more intensity.

For mine, our pack was dominated..

.... you always disagree.

Pack matched there's, we had plenty of territory. Main difference was ball handling and there extra class in the outside backs.

Thats my opinion... you are entitled to yours.

Bingo.
Barring a spell where we had a number of first choices off the field at once the pack was on top.

Their kicking game was a lot better too.

Leeds' defensive line speed was much better than ours for much of the game and our slow PTB made it even worse. Only later in teh game, when they started to tire did we get any field position. Don't think we had one PTB inside their 20 in the 1st half so I'm not sure how anyone can say our forwards dominated.

Yet again we lack leadership & direction on the pitch

Thats how I saw it Jake..

Couldnt understand why Feka wasnt brought on until late(68 minutes) in the game.

Its been refreshing to see more off-loads in our game, but for mine our execution remains the same,as it has been for many seasons.

Correct.


We had an A team system that played at a very high level so players got a game every week, not playing for two weeks or alternating weeks has much more of an effect now than it did back then especially if you're on the naughty step as Shaul is. Dean & Harkin, Dean especially, were seasoned 'professionals', Dean had plied his trade at Hunslet/lower divisions, Shaul is not a 'grown man', he's a young man with plenty to learn about life.


Dab

Dab, only one more for a full line.
Anything you disagree with it's either 'nonsense' or you brush off the poster with an inane response without a shred of plausible arguement to counter what was said, you are the bingo callers dream when it comes to dabbing the happy clappers bingo board

i don't think Leeds got too many in our 20 either, but they kept the game further towards our sticks with a great kicking game that we couldn't match.

Second half they were clearly on top.

Agree about Leeds' very quick line speed and our slow PTB. I think we could do more in that aspect, getting a 3rd and even 4th man in to slow the opposition down even more.