Fri 29th Sept: SL Elim: Hull KR v Leigh Leopards KO 20:00 (Sky)

[Fevrover]

Just now, Gerrumonside ref said:

Should say congratulations to Hull KR on this deserved win and commiserations to the Leigh fans,

Leigh still had an excellent season. 

[StandOffHalf]

Charnley has been classy and determined. I'd be thinking of him for MOTM in a losing team.

Pretty good game; the Robins certainly deserve to advance.

Great season for Leigh. Things didn't really fall their way tonight. A bit like a dice that kept landing on an undesired number.

[JohnM]

Exciting game. Credit to both sides and to the officials.  Good to see such a big crowd. Really adds to the atmosphere. The better team won.

[LeytherRob]

2 minutes ago, dkw said:

Good game, best team won, be interesting see how far this KR team can go. Is Abdul expected to be back in time to play the next round?

Well he played tonight, and has been off the bench for them for the past few weeks so if I had to guess i'd say it's likely

[Damien]

Well played Hull KR, a strong performance and very worthy winners. I think the scoreline was a decent enough reflection on the game tonight.

Well done Leigh too. An outstanding first season back in SL.

[Leigh-On-Kiwi]

No complaints from me. The best team won on the night.

We can hold our head up high on a great season and build on that.

Well done KR, hope you guys can go all the way.

[LeytherRob]

Congrats to the KR fans on here, deserved winners this evening. Good luck next week

[DavidM]

Well done HullKRRovers , the Leopards go off to lick their wounds but have acquitted themselves well among the big beasts of Super League 

[dkw]

1 minute ago, LeytherRob said:

Well he played tonight, and has been off the bench for them for the past few weeks so if I had to guess i'd say it's likely

I completely missed him playing ,  need to concentrate harder.

[Harry Stottle]

10 minutes ago, Padge said:

Lachlan Lam should be penalised at every scrum for telling the ref what he should decide about off-side.

Kinnell from someone who watched Ellery and S O'L trying to ref every game they played in, more faces than a '26 miner.

[doc]

Not bad that. Had me shouting at the ref, the commentators, some of the players, and the VR of course.

[StandOffHalf]

Young Jack Walker is a pretty good call for the Homme du Match - although I would have gone for Charnley.

The baby-faced assassin doesn't look more than 18. He must be drowning in the elixir of youth!

A feel-good story for a kid they've drafted in and given a SL lifeline.

[Harry Stottle]

8 minutes ago, Padge said:

Leigh have had a great season, don't ruin it Leigh fans by wallowing in self pity.

Well done Leigh.

Totally true, I for one am very happy with our season, we took a gamble on a small squad and it worked for  3/4's of it, but run out of steam, Mr Lam is saying the same as I write.

[WN83]

Really enjoyable game. A step too far in a fabulous season for Leigh and HKR look like they can give the play offs a real shake. I said it before and after the cup final and it’s just been highlighted again this past two weeks, how refreshing it is to see two clubs with huge ambition, giving things a real go. I think both will continue to build and as good as this season has been, next year looks very exciting as well. 

[Harry Stottle]

12 minutes ago, Padge said:

That was ridiculous to ask Rowley about Croft.

If we can get Croft  bring Ryan Brierley home with him.

[Harry Stottle]

13 minutes ago, Dunbar said:

I would imagine most of the Wigan team would be able to catch Hall jogging backwards.  It's really difficult to jog backwards quickly. 

True, but I would love him to get some crash balls 5 mtr from the Wigan line.

[Leyther_Matt]

In more ways than one, it’s been the most emotional season in my 31 years as a fan. One game too far in the end.

Watched in a bar in Palmanova (two tables of Leigh fans, one table of Hull KR fans for the attending counters) so missed some of the commentary so as good as being as at the game really!

[bobbruce]

19 minutes ago, dkw said:

Good game, best team won, be interesting see how far this KR team can go. Is Abdul expected to be back in time to play the next round?

He came on in this game so should get more minutes next week. 

[17 stone giant]

2 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

In more ways than one, it’s been the most emotional season in my 31 years as a fan. One game too far in the end.

Watched in a bar in Palmanova (two tables of Leigh fans, one table of Hull KR fans for the attending counters) so missed some of the commentary so as good as being as at the game really!

Any empty seats at the tables?

[Cumbrian Fanatic]

Don't know if its already been mentioned, but personally I thought Rowley was great in the commentary box

[Faithful1865]

53 minutes ago, dkw said:

Right decision, cant just walk forward after playing the ball.

Have you never seen Walmsley play?

[Leyther_Matt]

2 minutes ago, 17 stone giant said:

Any empty seats at the tables?

Outside of the TV arc so they don’t count

[17 stone giant]

I thought the Lam's spoke really well again. Very dignified in defeat, and rightly proud of what they've both achieved this season. Class acts that represent the sport in a good way.

[Snowys Backside]

Few twists and turns yet. 
 

Hull Kr deserved that, and as a Leigh fan, who can discredit HKR for winning that. They are a dark horse and who knows after the Wembley disappointment. 
 

Thought the Lams were fabulous on their interview and Leigh will have a great side next year. We are here to stay !

 

Well played HKR. Leigh missing some big players but no excuse. Good luck in the Semis against the Crustmunchers

[Harry Stottle]

7 minutes ago, Faithful1865 said:

Have you never seen Walmsley play?

The 5 yard extra man?