I can stand getting beaten too but last night's disappointment and embarrassment was in the lack of interest in doing any hard work shown by most of the team. I'm one of those who think Kirke is a waste of a team place most weeks but last night he added even less than usual, if that's possible! Combine that with Smith and McShane both appearing to be never out of third gear and the way in which many players plodded back at three miles a fortnight and you have the dour, boring non-event of last night. Smith had a bummer!
I felt that only Hall and at times Hardaker came out of it with much credit - apart from Stevie Ward that is. He did look raw still but he was the keenest of the bunch. Everyone had one of those games they will want to forget - JP will not forget that tackle though! It was the third time already this season that I have felt the team were well under par, lacked motivation and I saw no evidence of any real intent. That is worrying. I have the greatest regard for Sir Kevin but there appeared to me to be little impact from him in terms of captaincy. The whole team needed a kick up the butt if they were going to get going - they never did.
On the other hand I could have been seeing things wrongly (through my binos) - you can never tell at that hell hole! I was even further away from the action than usual stuck (with my hand in my pocket for the Bulls!) at the back of the stand! In the cold light of day - I can't think why I bothered.
JP won't forget that tackle, I bet Smith has already forgotten his biggest blunder. I can't forget that we can play superbly at times so I'll be there on Monday hoping for the real team to turn up. Here's hoping!

I don't care too much about the score anymore.
I take each game on its own.
If we win, happy days......if we lose, get on with life & look forward to next game.
If Leeds reach finals along the way, and even win some, then that's a bonus
At the end of the day, it's only sport.

The club is in good hands, and success may not happen every year, but there will be many more grand final wins to come. No doubt about that!

The idea that a club with genuine title hopes would plan to finish as low as 5th is a myth. 1st/2nd still gives your best shot.

And Burrow as someone has already mentioned. Never was the absence of McGuire and Burrow felt more than when Stevie Ward broke down the middle only to look round and see absolutely nobody in support.

Felt the same about backrow since Pitts was dropped.

McShane is clueless out of dummy half, as a average at best kicking game and is not very dangerous close to the line. I agree it is a positive with Ward getting game time, however his game time needs to be managed. It is not a positive that McShane is getting game time. I am surprised that Singleton as not been given a chance. Clarkson a very good defender, however ball carrying ability is woeful. I agree we need more flair in the backrow along with more mobility.