Fri 16th Sept: SL: Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos KO 20:00 (Sky)

[Man of Kent]

Good read by Briscoe there. Crucial tackle 

[Waynebennettswinger]

Always thought that if this was close it could go any way but Wigan were the ones more likely to win by a wide margin. Whilst the score is still close, seen enough to think Wigan could win well here.

Probably means Leeds will hammer Wigan second half with my prediction skills 

Bentley never seems to learn.

[andyscoot]

This is only letting Leeds build in confidence. 

[daz39]

Excellent game so far but as usual half the posts are referee bashing....watch the fricking game guys, it's a cracker!!!!

[Dunbar]

8 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

He is a sh-ite ref.

I think he is a good ref.

[EastLondonMike]

Despite the possession and pressure Wigan are quite predictable in attack at the moment, and not too difficult to defend against. Need to play at the line more. Everything far too deep.

Leeds need to cut out the errors.

[Futtocks]

French isn't looking too good.

[Piggy's mate]

In the bin for that

[Just Browny]

Looks like a direct hit to the head there.

[Dave T]

Decent tense game,  atmosphere coming across well,  good stuff so far,  I'm enjoying it. 

[andyscoot]

1 minute ago, Just Browny said:

Looks like a direct hit to the head there.

Off the chest. You'll have to edge for a bit longer I'm afraid.

[johnh1]

2 minutes ago, Piggy's mate said:

In the bin for that

Should have been.

[DavidM]

I like Harry Smith’s general organising and direction of things . And some good kicking 

[Just Browny]

Just now, andyscoot said:

Off the chest. You'll have to edge for a bit long I'm afraid.

Sorry I don't speak Wigan.

[Harry Stottle]

McDermott has come out with some sh-ite but saying Bateman is an international centre is about his best yet

[Futtocks]

Just now, DavidM said:

I like Harry Smith’s general organising and direction of things . And some good kicking 

He's progressed much better under Peet than he did when Lam was there.

[Futtocks]

Just now, Harry Stottle said:

McDermott has come out with some sh-ite but saying Bateman is an international centre is about his best yet

Technically correct, and he did go on to say he'd be wasted in that position as Wigan re-adjust following French's injury.

[Damien]

2 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

He's progressed much better under Peet than he did when Lam was there.

As has everyone.

[meast]

1 hour ago, Fevrover said:

We all know the rules at the start of each season,it's a marathon not a sprint.

Exactly!

Blame the game not the players

[meast]

33 minutes ago, daz39 said:

Is this a Huddersfield home game? all i can see are empty blue seats.

Obviously that makes the game irrelevant.

Dump Wigan for Newcastle or York!

[DavidM]

I’ve enjoyed this half . Proper play off intensity here 

[andyscoot]

Think Leeds will be happier with that half than Wigan tbh

[Futtocks]

I'd say Leeds are a lot more satisfied with that half. One excellent try aside, they've defended well and are always looking to counterattack.

[Harry Stottle]

Leeds must be going in with a load of confidence, games sort themselves out in who us on top, it has all been Wigan but they have not stamped anything on the game, if Leeds get enough possession they can win this.

[meast]

Wigan remind me a bit of the Giants in a lot of games this season, notably, the cup final, plenty of possession and territory but just not putting points on the board to reflect that.