19 Aug: Qualifiers: London Broncos v Leeds Rhinos KO 3pm

[Lowdesert]

Even money bet London with 10 points start.  

I’d like to see a London win.  Against the odds, losing players and the coach, Ward has done a damn good job.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

Close game until after half time then Leeds to pull away. How they pull away will be debatable.

[Mr Plow]

Leeds' defence is sloppy and last week lists of players were walking back when they were attacking. I still think leeds will ah e too much for London though. 

Leeds by 16

[Kayakman]

Leeds will have to weather an early London storm...London by 4.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

12 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

Close game until after half time then Leeds to pull away. How they pull away will be debatable.

Pull away in their coach after finding themselves 30-0 down at halftime?? We can dream...

[redjonn]

On 8/16/2018 at 9:28 AM, The Hallucinating Goose said:

I think Leeds will win this relatively comfortably in the end. I reckon it will be pretty tight until about 60th minute then Leeds will get a few tries right quick.

Head says Leeds by 20 but I am gonna go with the heart instead and say London by 7

or as someone else might say.... your sitting on the fence

[The Hallucinating Goose]

8 minutes ago, redjonn said:

or as someone else might say.... your sitting on the fence

I can't sit on the fence, I'll get splinters up my behind...

[SilentAssassin]

similar to 2016. plenty of points but Leeds to get more and win by a couple of scores.

[The Future is League]

The Rhinos wont lose. The moot points might be how the game is reffed.

[Harry Stottle]

15 hours ago, The Future is League said:

The Rhinos wont lose. The moot points might be how the game is reffed.

I don't go for conspiracy theories I just think that Mr Hewer had a very indifferent game last week, more highlighted because his judgements seemingly favoured one team much more than the other.

Having said that, however, if the match reports coming from this encounter suggests that the same team gets the majority share of the referees decisions it could be derived as something is questionable, I only wish it had been televised to make one's own judgement.

Anyway, I do hope that we will not have to make deliberations after the game by London putting to bed any thoughts of malpractise by recording a resounding victory, albeit a small margin would be still be very acceptable.

[The Future is League]

2 hours ago, scotchy1 said:

Yeah if the ref referees it at championship speed like he did last week that will keep london closer

Could go the other way with the Rhinos getting a majority of the 50/50s

[Denton Rovers RLFC]

If Leeds are favoured as they were last week London have no chance.

[Sports Prophet]

Leeds by 30+

[Chris22]

A game as important as this and some people seem more excited about which way a ref may give 50/50 calls than the match itself, so they can go an internet forum and cry conspiracy...If you're looking that hard for something, you'll always be able to convince yourself that you've found it!

Back to the game, I think it shows how far London have come and Leeds have fell that the outcome of this one isn't certain. I agree with the general consensus that Leeds will secure an uncomfortable win by around 16 points.

[JM2010]

I think Leeds will win this one. Are there any streams available for this game?

[Futtocks]

2 minutes ago, JM2010 said:

I think Leeds will win this one. Are there any streams available for this game?

No video stream I know of, but BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio London appear to be doing commentary.

[JM2010]

Thanks. I'll be tuning in

[THE RED ROOSTER]

Leeds comfortably they will use a quick play the ball and their forwards. The basic difference bnetween the championship and the Super League is the speed at which te game is played.

Leeds by plenty, but I still think Danny Ward is my coach of the year for what he has done.

 

[Just Browny]

En route, not confident of a London victory. But then, I thought they had little chance last week.

Keep it tight, no interception passes, take your chances. Leeds will get more nervous the longer it goes on, provided it stays tight.

[chuffer]

Im hoping for a london win to take the sting out of our loss last week...plus it will keep the qualifiers nice and open

[Old Frightful]

On 8/16/2018 at 9:22 AM, Just Browny said:

I love Trailfinders. Will be making the three-hour round trip for this one.

28 tube stations?

[Old Frightful]

London knock on during the first set. 

[Old Frightful]

Leeds capitalise through Joel Moon after 90 seconds.

[Old Frightful]

Moon gets his second already.

Deary me.

[Old Frightful]

I suppose it's a bit late to have a few bob on a Joel Moon hat trick.