Last night's game. : Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:14 pm
What did anyone think of the team performance last night?Given that the opposition was weak, I thought Leeds played very well.
They looked lean, as if everyone had shed half a stone or more and played fast slick attacking rugby whilst generally defending well.
I think we're in for a great season.
FWIW this is my summary of each player last night.
1. Zak Hardaker had a good game and showed some real class, especially when bringing the ball out of defence.
20. Tom Briscoe looked like a very good buy and his pairing with Kallum should bring us plenty of tries.
3. Kallum Watkins. Showed real class and lightening speed, I only hope we can keep him.Really exciting player.
4. Joel Moon. I've always liked, even before he signed for us.Last night he too showed real class.
5. Ryan Hall. Nothing more to say, he's Mr Reliable.
6. Danny McGuire Was a real eye opener. He looked much quicker and sharper than last year,I think we can forget all those worries we had last year.
13. Kevin Sinfield (c) Missed 1st 3 easyish goals then kicked a couple of really tough ones.Captain fantastic.
10. Jamie Peacock. Was Jamie Peacock....he'll play forever.
7. Rob Burrow. Don't like him at hooker but that what he's asked to do and does it as well as most.Made at least one try saving tackle.
16. Ryan Bailey.He does what he wants and last night, he did it very well.
15. Brett Delaney. Would always be my choice for any team.Mr 100%.Last night was no exception.
12. Carl Ablett See comment re Brett Delaney.
9. Paul Aiton I thought he looked out classed by the rest of the team and didn't really impress me.Time will tell.
23. Brad Singleton. GREAT! GREAT!GREAT! there's not much to worry about in the front row whilst this young man is available for selection. A future international without doubt,IMO
8.Kylie Leuluai Looked a bit slimmer and faster than last year, again, Mr 100%
19. Mitch Achurch Looked more part of the team than last year and I think this may be his year to fulfill the promise he showed in patches last year.
2. Ben Jones-Bishop Scored 3 tries and seemed to be saying, I'm here to stay.If you want my spot you'll have to be very very good. On the wing, or at full back,I don't think I've seen him play better.Well done BJB.
18. Chris Clarkson Had a very good game and took his tries well.Another one who I think may prove his doubters wrong this year.
21. Liam Sutcliffe I'm sorry but this young man fails to impress me.I'm never sure what position/roll he's got in the team.I hope I'm wrong because the rest of the youngsters I've seen show some real class for their ages.
I only hope we can play this way against the better teams.
Can't wait for the big kick off.