Friendlies

[MZH]

Pretty strong line up for Hull away at Sheffield. Hoy and Clifford both getting a run out. The two interesting things imo in the starting line up are Lovodua at hooker (Houghton and Dwyer are both on the bench) and Griffin playing second row.

Hopefully a good hit out and no injuries.

[Tommygilf]

50 minutes ago, MZH said:

Pretty strong line up for Hull away at Sheffield. Hoy and Clifford both getting a run out. The two interesting things imo in the starting line up are Lovodua at hooker (Houghton and Dwyer are both on the bench) and Griffin playing second row.

Hopefully a good hit out and no injuries.

Plenty here for this game too, possibly the biggest attendances for Sheffield this.

[GUBRATS]

3 hours ago, Chrispmartha said:

He’s a good solid prop who works hard and won’t let you down.

as said he went home because of the pandemic.

Who was the young lad on the wing with the mullet for you - I think 22?

he was your best player i thought.

For Leeds i liked that we now have some genuine size and Holroyd looks like a new signing for us.

Ash handley also looked good at full back.

So you were one of the 150 ?

[GUBRATS]

4 hours ago, Chrispmartha said:

Your signing Ava seumanifagai

great signing for leigh

Using our last quota spot wasn't the issue , it's finding another 2/3 from over here 

[Tommygilf]

Hull 2 tries down in 5 minutes

[redjonn]

26 minutes ago, GUBRATS said:

So you were one of the 150 ?

Me too, but just to say it was my first time at the LSV... we enjoyed the hospitality and every one was very welcoming and friendly. The various persons we spoke to seemed very positive and enthusiastic about the club and I hope you do well this season.  I look forward to the SL game when Leeds next visit LSV.

I thought Leigh out muscled Leeds, although a tighter wrestle 2nd half - certainly kept Leeds pinned back in their 20... and although a friendly seemed a good run out and the rustiness showed.

[mozzauk]

Sheffield 20 

Hull 12 

 

At halftime 

[LeytherRob]

41 minutes ago, redjonn said:

Me too, but just to say it was my first time at the LSV... we enjoyed the hospitality and every one was very welcoming and friendly. The various persons we spoke to seemed very positive and enthusiastic about the club and I hope you do well this season.  I look forward to the SL game when Leeds next visit LSV.

I thought Leigh out muscled Leeds, although a tighter wrestle 2nd half - certainly kept Leeds pinned back in their 20... and although a friendly seemed a good run out and the rustiness showed.

Don't suppose you were the Salford fan I spoke to coming out of Leigh bus station were you?

[Barley Mow]

Barrow v Workington abandoned on 55 minutes due to a power cut. Barrow 14-4 up at the time.

[Chrispmartha]

1 hour ago, GUBRATS said:

So you were one of the 150 ?

Yes, thought it was actually a good turnout from Leeds fans TBH

it was bloody freezing 

[Chrispmartha]

1 hour ago, redjonn said:

Me too, but just to say it was my first time at the LSV... we enjoyed the hospitality and every one was very welcoming and friendly. The various persons we spoke to seemed very positive and enthusiastic about the club and I hope you do well this season.  I look forward to the SL game when Leeds next visit LSV.

I thought Leigh out muscled Leeds, although a tighter wrestle 2nd half - certainly kept Leeds pinned back in their 20... and although a friendly seemed a good run out and the rustiness showed.

I thought Leigh were the better side and played with more intensity, Leeds were moving players around a lot so didn’t build any momentum, these pre season friendlies don’t really give much indication of how the season will pan out but Id say Leigh are better equipped than ever to stay up.

[Harry Stottle]

10 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

I thought Leigh were the better side and played with more intensity, Leeds were moving players around a lot so didn’t build any momentum, these pre season friendlies don’t really give much indication of how the season will pan out but Id say Leigh are better equipped than ever to stay up.

With the signing of Ava Seumanufagai that takes us to 27 players, far to short on numbers with no Academy as back up if needed, I think we need at least 32 for when the inevitable injuries kick in, which they surely will.

[GUBRATS]

29 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

Yes, thought it was actually a good turnout from Leeds fans TBH

it was bloody freezing 

150 ? 

I thought you Yorkies were ' ard ' ? 

[tim2]

Sheffield 20 Hull FC 22

Good run out, with the artificial surface meaning no ice issues.

The best part of the day was that it was a triple header, with the wheelchair sides meeting earlier in a 26-26 draw, Hull women beating Sheffield Women by 2 points and a close run thing in the men's friendly. This has to be the way forward. 

[LeytherRob]

1 minute ago, GUBRATS said:

150 ? 

I thought you Yorkies were ' ard ' ? 

For a friendly it was a decent away following, especially across the penines. The south stand looked as busy as pretty much any game in the championship last season barring Fev and the GF vs Batley.

[Chrispmartha]

2 minutes ago, GUBRATS said:

150 ? 

I thought you Yorkies were ' ard ' ? 

It’s a pre season friendly and the tickets were only available a week before the game meaning Leeds weren’t selling them on their website (imagine having your own website)

it was a good turnout.

[EagleEyePie]

Decent contest between Whitehaven and Wigan's youngsters this afternoon. Finished 22-14 to Wigan after being 8-0 down at half time. It was a bit of a slog in the first 40 and Whitehaven looked like they would be too strong but the second half really opened up. Haven were bigger down the middle but slick handling from Wigan led to some good field position and well worked tries.

Harvie Hill, Logan Astley and Tom Forber were outstanding for Wigan. Dion Aiye the standout for Haven with some strong carries. Wigan had too much threat on the left edge that Haven struggled to deal with at times. 

[The Phantom Horseman]

Perhaps the most interesting update of the afternoon...

York RLFC Knights @YorkRLFC

After the cancellation of their friendly, the Knights and the Bulldogs played in a behind closed doors game at York St John’s Sports Park this afternoon. 𝙁𝙐𝙇𝙇-𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀:York Knights 48-12 @BatleyRLFC

Usual pre-season caveats apply but I'd like to know a bit more about teams etc for this one.

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[Cumbrian Fanatic]

15 minutes ago, EagleEyePie said:

Decent contest between Whitehaven and Wigan's youngsters this afternoon. Finished 22-14 to Wigan after being 8-0 down at half time. It was a bit of a slog in the first 40 and Whitehaven looked like they would be too strong but the second half really opened up. Haven were bigger down the middle but slick handling from Wigan led to some good field position and well worked tries.

Harvie Hill, Logan Astley and Tom Forber were outstanding for Wigan. Dion Aiye the standout for Haven with some strong carries. Wigan had too much threat on the left edge that Haven struggled to deal with at times. 

The were very quick the Wigan youngsters with plenty backing up whenever they made a break. Thought the young referee had a good game too.

What do they call the Wigan 7? had a great 2nd half

Edited January 22, 2023 by Cumbrian Fanatic

[redjonn]

1 hour ago, LeytherRob said:

Don't suppose you were the Salford fan I spoke to coming out of Leigh bus station were you?

nope,  my wife is the keen Leeds Rhinos fan and hence I'm beginning to become one. I am but maybe was a more keen Saints. Although nowadays I think she has brainwashed me into a rhinos fan.

My forum name is more from my being from Liverpool and a reds fan not as a salford fan.

[Tommygilf]

48 minutes ago, tim2 said:

Sheffield 20 Hull FC 22

Good run out, with the artificial surface meaning no ice issues.

The best part of the day was that it was a triple header, with the wheelchair sides meeting earlier in a 26-26 draw, Hull women beating Sheffield Women by 2 points and a close run thing in the men's friendly. This has to be the way forward. 

Indeed, though hopefully when it is a bit warmer!

[redjonn]

1 hour ago, Chrispmartha said:

I thought Leigh were the better side and played with more intensity, Leeds were moving players around a lot so didn’t build any momentum, these pre season friendlies don’t really give much indication of how the season will pan out but Id say Leigh are better equipped than ever to stay up.

yep would agree and I do hope they do well. I'm sure if part of SL they can further build the club in growing commercially and attendances.

[Churchill Drivers]

The Wigan No7 was Logan Astley - I was also impressed with him and spoke with some Wigan supporters about him.  They said he had played a couple of first team games and was 19 (I believe).

[EagleEyePie]

20 minutes ago, Cumbrian Fanatic said:

The were very quick the Wigan youngsters with plenty backing up whenever they made a break. Thought the young referee had a good game too.

What do they call the Wigan 7? had a great 2nd half

Logan Astley was number 7. A real classy player and definitely one to watch. Might get a few more opportunities in the first team now Leuluai has retired.

The ref looked about the same age as some of the Wigan youngsters but handled the game well and seemed confident.

[headtackle]

Was at Saints Reserves v Swinton at Ruskin Drive 

Was switched from the totally wicked due to the ice

Swinton won 32:24 but Saints young uns stuck at it until the end.