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

[hullste]

Wigan walk

[JohnM]

Game over. Leeds deservedly winning this.  I don't have to like it though. They still get up my

[Fevrover]

2 minutes ago, Piggy's mate said:

Looking forward to a Leeds v Salford GF

Hopefully.

[Harry Stottle]

46 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

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.

Told ya, Wigan all for their position are an average team.

[dkw]

Bentley showing if he just concentrates on playing Rugby he's a very useful player, rather than being a Richard head.

[Futtocks]

Just now, andyscoot said:

Whatever was said at half time in the Wigan sheds ended their season.

Their lone try aside, they were clueless in attack all through the first half too. Just taking turns to barge into a waiting defence.

[Harry Stottle]

1 minute ago, JohnM said:

Game over. Leeds deservedly winning this.  I don't have to like it though. They still get up my

Me to, but Wigan are not good minus a firing French and Field.

[ShropshireBull]

Well done Leeds but fans clearly make a difference and I am starting to think playing away in the playoffs in the uk actually does you more favours. 2019 and now Wigan feel like they are playing away from home. Club needs to look at doing it because I believe it is hurting them in these big games.

[andyscoot]

Just now, Futtocks said:

Their lone try aside, they were clueless in attack all through the first half too. Just taking turns to barge into a waiting defence.

It was but at least they were making metres, strong in defence etc. It fell apart almost straight away.

[DavidM]

Its not how you start its how you finish

[Ant]

As well as Leeds have played tonight, this result entirely underline why I think the playoffs are a very poor way to crown the champions 

 

If Saints don't get crowned champions, it makes an absolute mockery of the regular season 

[meast]

Wigan showing just how much they've relied on French and Field to score points.

[Leyther_Matt]

One hell of a performance from Leeds, this

[Just Browny]

Surprisingly few of those swooning Man of Kent posts about the Wigan attack tonight.

[Ant]

1 minute ago, DavidM said:

Its not how you start its how you finish

Which to me shows how poor the playoff system is for crowning a champion 

[gingerjon]

Really nice to hear the Sky commentary mention how Leeds are also doing well in women's, PDRL and wheelchair rugby league as well as Academy level.

[Damien]

Please someone get McDermott a new pair of pants.

[andyscoot]

Just now, Just Browny said:

Surprisingly few of those swooning Man of Kent posts about the Wigan attack tonight.

Imo Sam Powell has a lot to answer for there. Can't think of a slower hooker in the league.

[Just Browny]

Just now, Ant said:

Which to me shows how poor the playoff system is for crowning a champion 

We could give the trophy out in March and do friendlies afterwards..?

[dkw]

1 minute ago, Just Browny said:

Surprisingly few of those swooning Man of Kent posts about the Wigan attack tonight.

And strangely no crowd counting by him either....

[johnh1]

2 minutes ago, Ant said:

As well as Leeds have played tonight, this result entirely underline why I think the playoffs are a very poor way to crown the champions 

 

If Saints don't get crowned champions, it makes an absolute mockery of the regular season 

So you want these games and a full house at Old Trafford next week cancelled so the season can end in an anti climax several weeks early?

[Gerrumonside ref]

Well done Leeds

[Stuff Smith]

Commentary is, as usual, awful.

[meast]

21 minutes ago, DavidM said:

Baz and Wilkin . Deary me

To be fair, Wilkin just put McDermott in his place when Baz was wanting everyone to tug themselves silly over Leeds doing well.

Wilkins argument is that Leeds should be competing at the top at the very minimum never mind seeking praise for being plucky minnows.

[Just Browny]

1 minute ago, andyscoot said:

Imo Sam Powell has a lot to answer for there. Can't think of a slower hooker in the league.

Not sure Leuluai's farewell tour has added a huge amount either.