Fri 1st Oct : SL play off SF : St Helens v Leeds Rhinos KO 19:45 Sky TV

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Saints by 18.

[Scubby]

On 28/09/2021 at 21:16, fieldofclothofgold said:

Jack Walker wont be playing surely .he need a good off season 

A bit too young for first grade. His time will come.

[M j M]

Gale, Walker and Gannon all present at a function at the stadium tonight. Pretty much guarantees none of them will play (Gale said as much).

[Gooleboy]

On 28/09/2021 at 21:16, fieldofclothofgold said:

Jack Walker wont be playing surely .he need a good off season 

He has a lot on his plate what with running the Rovers Return as well!

[Old Frightful]

7 hours ago, Gooleboy said:

He has a lot on his plate what with running the Rovers Return as well!

Aha...now I see why they call him "Young" Jack Walker.

Anyone know what Jack Welsby Senior does?

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

8 hours ago, M j M said:

Gale, Walker and Gannon all present at a function at the stadium tonight. Pretty much guarantees none of them will play (Gale said as much).

Gale and Walker are not in the 21 man squad 

[Harry Stottle]

1 hour ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

Gale and Walker are not in the 21 man squad 

Think on the plus side Kev, there's a couple of excuses right there for you after the loss.

[muckymunksy]

Saints by 30

[Tommygilf]

Leeds are in a pretty good position really, nothing to lose. If Leeds do make inroads early I can see Langtree Park getting very tetchy and possibly even a bit toxic given the expectations of Saints fans. That said I can also see us being well beaten too.

Nothing to lose, no expectations, away from home to a massively favoured side having finished 5th in the league; haven't I heard this one before

[Harry Stottle]

1 hour ago, Tommygilf said:

Leeds are in a pretty good position really, nothing to lose. If Leeds do make inroads early I can see Langtree Park getting very tetchy and possibly even a bit toxic given the expectations of Saints fans. That said I can also see us being well beaten too.

Nothing to lose, no expectations, away from home to a massively favoured side having finished 5th in the league; haven't I heard this one before

Yep nothing to lose, hit them hard and throw the ball about, it is no good coming off the field wondering, but I expect Saints will be saying the same, so if they both go out with the same mindset, I expect Saints will win.

[MyMrsWouldPreferSinfield]

I am really looking forward to this one. Saints are a long way short of a vintage team and might just swagger into the game with a level of overconfidence having just thumped Leeds three weeks ago.

It feels like Leeds have spent most of the season playing with either a reserve back line or a reserve set of forwards but currently only a small number are out and have no excuses.

Walmsley trampled all over the kids three weeks ago and as good as he is he will not be as effective against Oledzki, Tetevano and Mellor that were missing in that game.

The weight of the Leeds shirt is the only pressure on Leeds as most expect them to be beaten just like they have been the last 8 or 10 times by Saints.

Oddly, when it actually matters, Leeds have won the last 8 or 10 playoff/grand final matches against Saints.

If Leeds can manage a high completion rate they will go very very close. It should be an absolute cracker!

[fieldofclothofgold]

Saints to win ,but what will be will be 

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

I expect Saints to win, but the fact everyone has completely written off Leeds suits us down to the ground. 

[The Future is League]

For me this is too close to call

[Gerrumonside ref]

Shaky moments from Coote.

[Old Frightful]

Just now, Gerrumonside ref said:

Shaky moments from Coote.

Warming up for next year perhaps?

[Gerrumonside ref]

Pretty amazing by Grace then.

[GeordieSaint]

Get in! 

[Padge]

Blatant shoulder charge by Saints on the Leeds centre missed.

[Gerrumonside ref]

Great run by Walmsley 

[Bearman]

Are Leeds still on the bus?

[Hvy wg]

Leeds not into it.

[Mark S]

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Edited October 1, 2021 by Mark S

[Gerrumonside ref]

Cheap two points for Saints

[7723]

Lucky penalty for saints, thought he dropped the ball then.