Having won the Challenge Cup in dramatic style, is an amazing achievement for a first season in the top flight. However I would like to point out that July 7, 2023 was the last time Leigh managed to score over 30 points in a game. This was a tricky away game at Castleford. Needless to say we have won two narrow victories in the Challenge Cup, and 2 close wins against Salford and Leeds.



Catalans and Wigan seem to have our cards marked and St Helens appear to have form in the league as we move into the business end of the season.



Oliver Guildart is an adequate replacement for Ricky Leutele, but the left edge now seems somewhat blunted since the Salford win. The opposition have discovered how to nullify what was a Leigh's razor sharp left edge. The right edge has not improved to compensate and if anything Ben Reynolds is on a poor run of form (forget his goal kicking) kicking from hand, missed tackles, poor distribution. Catalans showed what a pair of half backs can do working in tandem, both able to kick with variation and the ability to run across the coal face.



The League Leaders Shield was lost on Saturday, but playoff places are still up for grabs. With 5 fixtures remaining Leigh are slightly adrift of the top 3 but 6 points ahead of Warrington and Salford. I predict a possible 3 wins from 5 games, finishing 4th in League would still be a major achievement. The play-offs are then into knockout territory and anything could happen.

It was good enough to win the Challenge Cup.

Been an amazing season best for decades. No pressure now so can regroup and have a free hit.

Pre-game Press Conference, Adrian Lam stated, “So we’re building something really well here and that’s why I said, you know, I think we’ve also, our recruitment for next year and our retention, we’re going to have a better team next year than what we had this year, in my opinion." Lammy also spoke about retaining the services of Ben Reynolds.



Personally I believe that Derek will want to use the 3rd Marquee signing. Lockie probably takes the spot of the home grown Marquee and Asiata the 2nd slot. The club are playing their cards close to their chest, much like they did last season. Looking at players out of contract, I think Chezzy and Lammy may look to Wigan for more recruitments.

Challenge Cup, involved Wakefield, York, Saints and Hull KR. The playoffs will be a much sterner challenge.

All away from home.



Finish in top 2 (which is possible), and only 1 game (At home) from Old Trafford.