Attempted to leave the pub early last night, to be on tip-top form form for today, but failed miserably as it was gone midnight.
Anyways, microwavable porridge it is, then a nice warm shower.
Watch Newcastle v St George game at 6am to while away a couple of hours.
Landlord is opening eight-ish for us to have an hour's swally before departure then we'll be on our way.
It's a beautiful morning at the coast so hoping that's replicated further inland.
Was talking to the family of one of our players last night and got told the boys are really confident they can do the business today. Lets hope we all have smiles on our face come 4-17pm-ish today.

Was thinking I would go today with a relaxed attitude after last year thinking if we lost at least we've had a good cup run and defended it bravely against all super league opposition (again). But who am I kidding. I want this as much as last year. If ever there's a time to beat leeds it's now and like the cas game surely were due one of those season best performances we produce every few months hope the fans enjoy the day,the idiots stay away, the idiots who go handle their drink and this time tomorrow i'm trying to sell a kidney to pay for another wembley trip.coyhaaaaaa

good Luck Everybody and try to enjoy the day

I'm going to hope for the best but have to admit a bit to fearing the worst as well!

This. Although "the worst" as it stands would be going into the 8s in 3rd place with virtually a fully fit squad

Going with no expectations of a win after not beating them for 4 years so anything more is a bonus

Good luck for this afternoon will be shouting for you in front of the telly

Shaul, Fonua, Griffin, Tuimavave, Talanoa, Kelly, Sneyd, Taylor, Houghton, Watts, Minichiello, Manu, Ellis.

Bowden, Green, Washbrook, Connor.

Bent!
How the feck is that not a try!

Because Briscoe was tackled after the ball hit the ground preventing him from trying to get to the loose ball.

And he's clearly fouled jumping for the one that led to Kelly's try.

No he wasn't.

And Hall loses that and clearly his hand is nowhere near the ball as it hits the ground yet he then says his hand is on the ball from a back angle that obviously is wrong, he's facking clueless!

There was nothing wrong with other Tuimavaves attempt, anyone saying differently hasn't got a clue.

As for Leeds tries, both come from nothing kicks. But Hall showing his class there to get them down. But seriously hate the rule that the ref gives it a try or no try before going to the video ref. Hicks wouldn't have gave that with the old ruling.

For the Minichello disallowed try, I don't understand what Talanoa did wrong. He has to assume that Briscoe is going to catch the ball, therefore he times his tackle so that as soon as Briscoe lands he is going to hit him. The fact Briscoe knocks on doesn't give Tuli any time at all to pull out of the tackle.
Absolutely ridiculously call and the officials continue to show our great sport up.
Other than that I think we're looking good. Defend their kicks better and keep building pressure and this match is only going one way!

So you can just jump into the catcher mid air?

You can contest for the ball. A little bit like Ryan Hall did.