Thu 15 Apr: SL: Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors KO 19:45 (Sky)

[John Drake]

Discuss Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors here.

[Saint Toppy]

Surely it has be the Whino's by at least 50+ given the worlds greatest half back ever is making his debut for them 

[MZH]

I must admit I was impressed by Leeds last week in really trying circumstances. Although Saints did make a lot of uncharacteristic errors. I don't think Wigan will be so charitable.

Wigan by 14

[M j M]

2 hours ago, Saint Toppy said:

Surely it has be the Whino's by at least 50+ given the worlds greatest half back ever is making his debut for them 

You're like a jilted lover. It was a decade ago, let it go. He's found new friends now.

[Harry Stottle]

I am going for Leeds, Wigan have played the bottom two SL clubs and a Championship Club all of which are yet to win a game this season and even the most hardened Wigan fan can't say they have been really convincing. 

Leeds by 2 scores.

[Padge]

1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said:

I am going for Leeds, Wigan have played the bottom two SL clubs and a Championship Club all of which are yet to win a game this season and even the most hardened Wigan can say they have been really convincing. 

Leeds by 2 scores.

The most hardened Wigan fan can say they are convincing, interesting. Personally I think Wigan have got off to their usual unconvincing start.

Leeds were impressive against Saints considering they had hardly any recognised back-liners in the team (but still lost), can Agar get away with the same tactics twice if they are still decimated in the backs, it will be interesting to find out.

[Southerner]

Both struggling with injuries but Leeds more so. Now Tetevano has got himself banned. 
 

Wigan by 12-18.

[muckymunksy]

22-12 Wigan 

[gingerjon]

Some nice build up from Sky RL's twitter

 

[Saint Toppy]

14 hours ago, M j M said:

He's found new friends mugs willing to stroke his over inflated ego and top up his pension pot now.

Edited for accuracy

[hunsletgreenandgold]

9 minutes ago, Saint Toppy said:

Edited for accuracy

Not knowing your age, i'm trying to work out whether it was your wife or daughter Eastmond had it away with? 

[Ramon Rojo]

Probably a comfortable Wigan victory but you never know with Leeds. Bit like a once respected car, went like a dream in the past, nowadays spotted on the hard shoulder by half time.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

23 minutes ago, Ramon Rojo said:

Probably a comfortable Wigan victory but you never know with Leeds. Bit like a once respected car, went like a dream in the past, nowadays spotted on the hard shoulder by half time.

I wouldn't say Leeds were on the hard shoulder in the second half on Saturday.

I thought they did very well considering they had 12 men, no half backs and were playing the all conquering champions 

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Wigan by 16.

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

Wigan have been poor but I think they’ll have just too much for Leeds who have 10+ players out injured.

[Saint Toppy]

1 hour ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

 Leeds who have 10+ players out injured.

What 10 players out, who knew 

Break out the  and the south standers can sob for sympathy

[DimmestStar]

4 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

Wigan have been poor but I think they’ll have just too much for Leeds who have 10+ players out injured.

That's interesting. Who are the ten from this weeks squad who will be dropped when the 10 missing are back?

I was quite impressed with Leeds against Cas & Saints albeit they lost both. I expect they'll battle hard again but with a similar outcome.

[Harry Stottle]

5 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

Wigan have been poor but I think they’ll have just too much for Leeds who have 10+ players out injured.

I suppose it's bad luck for Leeds to have injuries and if it keeps on and results in a series of losses that will be the sole reason, but when clubs like Wakefield, HKR and Leigh are dealt the same hand with injuries it just doesn't get mentioned by you as they are sh-ite and deserve everthing they get.

[M j M]

3 hours ago, DimmestStar said:

That's interesting. Who are the ten from this weeks squad who will be dropped when the 10 missing are back?

I was quite impressed with Leeds against Cas & Saints albeit they lost both. I expect they'll battle hard again but with a similar outcome.

People like Liam Sutcliffe and McLelland and arguably even Myler who would walk into the current team aren't first choice in their positions. They're missing the second and third choice players in some places.

[Leeds Wire]

34 minutes ago, M j M said:

People like Liam Sutcliffe and McLelland and arguably even Myler who would walk into the current team aren't first choice in their positions. They're missing the second and third choice players in some places.

[M j M]

32 minutes ago, Leeds Wire said:

Just answering the question. 

[Dunbar]

Is Tom Holroyd injured?

[BrisbaneRhino]

What's weird with Leeds' injury list is how its hit the backs really hard - notably full back, centre and halfback - whereas we're close to full strength in the forwards except for Holroyd and Tetevano.  That and the fact quite a few of the injured players haven't even played a game makes it odd.

As for sympathy? I'm not sure who's asking for any.  As an explanation for a poor performance/result it makes sense for Leeds, but also does for any other team. 

[Old Frightful]

Have I wandered onto RLFans by mistake?

This thread should be interesting once the game starts if the build up is anything to go by.

[Chrispmartha]

14 hours ago, DimmestStar said:

That's interesting. Who are the ten from this weeks squad who will be dropped when the 10 missing are back?

I was quite impressed with Leeds against Cas & Saints albeit they lost both. I expect they'll battle hard again but with a similar outcome.

I don’t think theres 10 out that would automatically get in the 17 but having so many out does impact what you can do with your squad and tactics. Anyway I count 6 that would definitely be in the starting 13

Myler

Handley

Newman

Hurrell

Lui

Gale

 

And not looking for violins just answering the question. All clubs suffer these injury problems from time to time and the positive is we get to give dome of the youngsters a run out which could pay dividends down the line.