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Depends whether it’s classed as in or out of competition.

Hasn’t it been proved that that actually makes it worse.

Lams a good shout.

I think that’s a good point both very good teams just Leigh had more game changing individuals.

If you get sent to the bin there shouldn’t be any further action by the review panel.

If Saints can’t win it (which they can’t ) that would be my preferred option. So I’d imagine you will be getting quite a bit of support from Lancashire.

There is absolutely no mitigation for being taller.

For all Salfords dominance in the first half Leigh have turned it on its head to be just as dominant in the second. The difference is Leigh have been good enough to take their opportunities.

Great game so far Salford were superb and Leigh showed a lot of grit to hold on. I would say that Leigh got away with a lot of messing in the ruck which helped them hold on.

Possibility number 2 a reckless Wire tackle early on leading to a red card. Disclaimer. I take no responsibility if Knowles or Lees takes someone’s head off and gets a red.

We need a downpour from now to the game to stand any chance. What’s the weather like in Warrington.

Brian Carney also did it for Wigan which I think was a wind up by his team mates.

Knocking on or dropping down doesn’t take the defenders responsibility’s away. Let’s be honest here this tackle like Percival’s early in the season or Knowles a few weeks ago goes wrong because the player is trying to put a big shot on. That’s fine but if you get it wrong you are looking at a ban. It’s a risk you take going into the tackle in this way.

What do you mean by Moylan gets it wrong. The player in possession is allowed to step dip swerve non of this is wrong. It’s 100% the defenders responsibility.

Think someone posted some on here a few months ago.

Like is normally the case not to all games but they probably do have exclusive rights. Meaning the games they don’t pick can’t be passed on to other broadcasters.

Of course there are variations and Long did eventually develop into a very good controlling half as he got older. You have to accept that young players (or very few of them) cant just drop into a top flight team and take control. You have to learn your trade first and defer to the experienced pros. It’s why for me Smith and Dodd pretty much taking control of their teams at such a young age is so impressive.

Yeah traditionally the 7 was the organiser/controller and the 6 the running/off the cuff half. There’s no doubt Lewis is a running half.

Have crowds dropped for play offs I think they’ve always been underwhelming. I’ve a feeling this years play off crowds might be slightly better.

Yeah as soon as posted I realised what you meant not a second v third play off like the top 5 was but you expect that will be the outcome. What I would say is Leigh are capable of going to Wigan and winning and Wire are good enough to go to Hull KR and win. So there is a chance for shocks. I personally don’t see Salford or Saints beating the top two at home.

That’s not how it works is it Wigan and Hull KR have a week off whilst the rest play off. The winners then play Wigan and KR in what are effectively semi finals.

You’ve just told us. To be fair to him at 35 and he’s still playing pro football and he scored twice on his debut.

Not that one though it was awful.

No league in any sport has produced a season without dead rubbers.

That’s just not true if it was only the 10 A grades that voted for it it wouldn’t have got through.