Sat 2nd Mar: SL: Leeds Rhinos v Catalans Dragons KO 3pm (Sky)

[Harry Stottle]

I didn't think that Croft had been signed as a defensive stand off, we have seen him being very prominent on offence in the last two years, this system of Smith's does his game no favours.

[graveyard johnny]

i made a 6 course meal for 64 people in-between watching that yawn fest - 

[Old Frightful]

Just now, graveyard johnny said:

i made a 6 course meal for 64 people in-between watching that yawn fest - 

Shame you invited Jordan Abdul...that's 63 people going hungry...

[JohnM]

Just now, bratman said:

Leeds have played well, very good defensively

Effective in defence certainly, and exploited Catalansdill-discipline very well, though both Bentley and Newman very luckly to remain on the pitch, Newman in particular sceaming obscenities at the ref on more than one occasion as if he were on a night out in Leeds city centre. Appaling individual who in Jim Mills and Mike Nicholas days would have enjoyed some correctional attention.

[Northern Eel]

6 minutes ago, StandOffHalf said:

A two-handed shove as Bentley is playing the ball though.

It clearly should have been a penalty.

You are right.

However, even his coach doesn't like his messing about. Unfortunately, if the mask fits, he is going to have to wear it. 

[meast]

Leeds coach Smith doesn't see anything wrong with Bentley elbowing someone in the head whilst on the ground

Really?

I suppose it explains some of his players' behaviour at times?

[M j M]

16 minutes ago, StandOffHalf said:

Abdull literally places both his shoulders on Bentley and shoves him as he's playing the ball. The ref looks the other way just so he can get in a jibe about diving in soccer.

Abdull then shoves Bentley into the hoarding.

Two silly and unnecessary involvements from the lumbering pivot.

Some people seem to lose their ability for rational thought when it comes to Bentley. The shove was an obvious penalty.

[Old Frightful]

5 minutes ago, meast said:

Leeds coach Smith doesn't see anything wrong with Bentley elbowing someone in the head whilst on the ground

Really?

I suppose it explains some of his players' behaviour at times?

I think if he watches that back he'll probably wish he hadn't said that.

[Phil]

26 minutes ago, JohnM said:

Effective in defence certainly, and exploited Catalansdill-discipline very well, though both Bentley and Newman very luckly to remain on the pitch, Newman in particular sceaming obscenities at the ref on more than one occasion as if he were on a night out in Leeds city centre. Appaling individual who in Jim Mills and Mike Nicholas days would have enjoyed some correctional attention.

A great young player but to me he comes across as a deeply unpleasant character 

[StandOffHalf]

35 minutes ago, JohnM said:

Effective in defence certainly, and exploited Catalansdill-discipline very well, though both Bentley and Newman very luckly to remain on the pitch, Newman in particular sceaming obscenities at the ref on more than one occasion as if he were on a night out in Leeds city centre. Appaling individual who in Jim Mills and Mike Nicholas days would have enjoyed some correctional attention.

I initially read that as ''colorectal attention'', and though 'Wow'!

[StandOffHalf]

35 minutes ago, meast said:

Leeds coach Smith doesn't see anything wrong with Bentley elbowing someone in the head whilst on the ground

Really?

I suppose it explains some of his players' behaviour at times?

He strikes me as a coach with hackles up and using tunnel vision. 

[Chrispmartha]

Well I enjoyed it, always great to win when everyone writes us off (even our own fans)

[JohnM]

34 minutes ago, StandOffHalf said:

I initially read that as ''colorectal attention'', and though 'Wow'!

Perhaps the fickle finger of Hopoate? 

[N2022]

5 hours ago, StandOffHalf said:

Abdull literally places both his shoulders on Bentley and shoves him as he's playing the ball. The ref looks the other way just so he can get in a jibe about diving in soccer.

Abdull then shoves Bentley into the hoarding.

Two silly and unnecessary involvements from the lumbering pivot.

I'm genuinely interested. How do you put both shoulders on someone who's standing to any degree without it also involving facial contact?

[Chrispmartha]

5 hours ago, Harry Stottle said:

I didn't think that Croft had been signed as a defensive stand off, we have seen him being very prominent on offence in the last two years, this system of Smith's does his game no favours.

Nonsense, croft was the best player on the pitch

[M j M]

47 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

Nonsense, croft was the best player on the pitch

I do wonder if some people have got a clue about the game sometimes.

[StandOffHalf]

1 hour ago, N2022 said:

I'm genuinely interested. How do you put both shoulders on someone who's standing to any degree without it also involving facial contact?

Sorry, I was typing quickly while watching the game.

I obviously meant to say that Abdull placed both his hands on Bentley's shoulders and pushed him over. It came out a bit garbled, haha.

Still, it should have been a penalty for Leeds.

[NRLandSL]

Just finished rewatching, cracker of a game, really enjoyed it.

Really strong performance from Leeds.

Newman definitely MOM, he was superb. So was Croft. Also good performances from Both wingers Handley and Roberts.

For Catalans Da Costa looked superb and I was also impressed with Dezaria, Satae and Sims.

[NRLandSL]

9 hours ago, Archie Gordon said:

Poor old Rouge - how are Abdull and Da Costa in front of him?

Abdull desperately needs to lose weight, hopefully the Leeds fans give him some motivation. Really offers nothing in the running department, he is incredibly slow and has no agility whatsoever. Rougé desperately needs a turn at 7.

Edited March 3 by NRLandSL

[NRLandSL]

This makes old Trafford look big, about 3 feet of grass on the sidelines then concrete it looks like.

*Oops wrong thread

Edited March 3 by NRLandSL

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

13 hours ago, Old Frightful said:

Shame you invited Jordan Abdul...that's 63 people going hungry...

It's weird isn't it?....he was the same at London 

He could have gone from being a decent SL player with a boot to something more special .....all he had to do / has to do is drop a stone and a bit of weight ....weird he can't commit to it

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

13 hours ago, Archie Gordon said:

Abdull's been terrible. He's 6 weeks off being fit.

He has NEVER looked or been fit in my view....just relies on talent to get by

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

Rohan really should have owned up to the Bentley elbow....in fairness both should have been off

Matty P would have dealt with it differently that lovely ***"

[Archie Gordon]

1 hour ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

He has NEVER looked or been fit in my view....just relies on talent to get by

Mike Eccles got him fit and he had his best season.

[sentoffagain2]

            One for Leeds supporters.In the games i have seen on TV Martin has looked very quiet and not the player i have seen in previous seasons.Is he carrying an injury or now playing a different role in the team?.Always rated him  as he was often involved.