Sat 24th Sept: SLGF: St Helens v Leeds Rhinos KO 18:00 (Sky)

[bratman]

Ah Leeds, they had Hurrell tackled pretty much.

[Hemi4561]

7 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Martin's actions lifted him and dumped him. The only thing that stopped that being worse was Lomax putting his arm down. 

Absolutely illegal. And rightly so. 

Martin's action was to tackle in a copy book manner, the risk of serious injury in this type of tackle is far less than in a lot of the chest/head swings that result in HIA assessments. You obviously disagree, but this type of tackle is without intent to injure, unlike the wild swings, or chicken wings, so to me is part of the game. 

 

[JohnM]

There is no doubt that St Helens achievement in winning so many GFs consecutively something really special in our game.

They have the speed, power, intensity, physicality that England must display if we are to beat teams like Australia.

That does not mean to say I must like St Helens, though.

Edited September 24 by JohnM

[Waynebennettswinger]

Hardaker having a great game for Leeds.

[EastLondonMike]

Leeds just look a bit lost when close to the Saints line. They're just a bit too frantic.

[LeeF]

13 minutes ago, dkw said:

What was the ankle twist by Austin, I don't remember seeing it but just got a message of a mate to say he was lucky to get away with it.

On Lomax in the first half. Wasn’t seen by the Match Officials & not replayed by Sky

[RSN]

James Roby seems to be absolutely everywhere, his fitness levels at his age are an absolute joke.

[Damien]

Just now, RSN said:

James Roby seems to be absolutely everywhere, his fitness levels at his age are an absolute joke.

Easily still the best English hooker. If only he'd change his mind about the World Cup.

[Damien]

Class from Welsby, he's great with the ball in hand.

[dkw]

2 minutes ago, RSN said:

James Roby seems to be absolutely everywhere, his fitness levels at his age are an absolute joke.

Especially when you think back to him almost having to pack in due to injuries. 

That's a great kick, easy to hit it too hard in that situation in a final.

[Just Browny]

What about the crossing before he kicked it?

[DavidM]

Can you run right round your own man then take an advantage ?

[gingerjon]

That's probably the game.

Better get on with counting the empty seats.

[Futtocks]

[faithfulbyname]

Saints short kicking game is really good tonight

[Man of Kent]

Chaos machine, is Welsby. Makes things happen. 

Game over. Saints too good. 

[GeordieSaint]

Lomax has been sensational. 

[Dave T]

14 minutes ago, Hemi4561 said:

Martin's action was to tackle in a copy book manner, the risk of serious injury in this type of tackle is far less than in a lot of the chest/head swings that result in HIA assessments. You obviously disagree, but this type of tackle is without intent to injure, unlike the wild swings, or chicken wings, so to me is part of the game. 

 

He intentionally lifted the player off the ground. 

[ShropshireBull]

That was never 6 again. Game over well done Saints but for gods sake I hope we don’t see them next year.

[Exiled Wiganer]

4 in a row, and multiple LLSs. And that’s with a fair amount of injuries this year. Coming into the season I couldn’t see any reason to think we’d see new champions before 2024, and that’s certainly the way it’s looking. Great for Saints, worrying times for non Saints fans. 

[johnh1]

3 minutes ago, DavidM said:

Can you run right round your own man then take an advantage ?

Salford had a try disallowed for that last week. Would have put us in front. All depends which team is doing the obstruction.

[Fevrover]

2 minutes ago, Man of Kent said:

Chaos machine, is Welsby. Makes things happen. 

Game over. Saints too good. 

Saints worthy Champions despite the disaplinary farce.

[Pigeon Lofter]

Just now, ShropshireBull said:

That was never 6 again.

My thoughts too, and not for the first time tonight.

[Just Browny]

Just now, johnh1 said:

Salford had a try disallowed for that last week. Would have put us in front. All depends which team is doing the obstruction.

I feel like if the Leeds players had thrown their arms up it would have been spotted. 

Hardaker has had a class game for Leeds, and Bentley has stood up again. Sutcliffe has had the ball in space a few times and Saints are happy to watch him as he is ######.

[Damien]

The Saints trainer getting in the linesmans way was ridiculous there