No he and Leuluai went off around the 20 minute mark for Bailey and Achurch (shouldn't be used at prop ffs) but came on about 7/8 mins later. We conceded our first try in that time.

That double substitution was bizarre in that we were defending, and as Bailey ran on Catalans made a break through a defence with 1 replacement (possibly 2) out of position.

It was strange in terms that I can't recall us subbing both props off around the same time. Usually if Peacock goes off it's around the 30 mins mark, around 10 mins after Leuluai (who often is the one coming back on for Peacock) goes off.

At least 1 of those players are leaving, the rest will be at least as good as this year + Cuthbertson who should be a huge addition.

Most of the other players will improve*



*kirke, bailey, clarkson, aiton not included obvs.

Gaz Ellis would have been a cracking signing for your lot, but he chose the black & whites.

This has been a great side but it has reached the limits of its physical and mental capabilities. Other sides no longer fear them and they have lost the ability to impose themselves against the top sides and they can't be bothered to turn up against the weaker ones anymore.



Last night not one key player - Peacock, McGuire, Sinfield, Burrow, JJB had a decent game they simply weren't able to lift themselves to the required standard.



The concern has to be the lack of genuine quality coming through the academy in these key positions plus the quality of the coaching throughout the club. GH must take some heat for the lack of solid succession planning for these key positions.



Changes are required but it is not going to happen anytime soon - with key players getting older standards are likely to only go one way. It will be difficult for Leeds to make the top 4 next year you could easily see a scenario where they don't even make the 8.

They will make the 8 but not the 4. Not with this side. I agree about coaching and youngsters too.

I think they can still make the 4, but I dont think they would win the final.

I would not be so sure, it depends how another season catches up on these players - the squad needs freshening up but I don't see GH dipping into his pocket nor do I see the quality of player out there to sign.



The form in the second half of the season has been worrying - yes the CC was a distraction but that alone cannot explain the dramatic fall off in form.

And after the shambles of the last two season I bet he regrets that decision big time

I think Leeds are now descending into a lean period of dominancy.

Its looking like a season too far with the spine of the team, Sinfield, Burrows, Kylie, Peacock, McGuire, JJB thats a lot of experience needing replacing.

A couple of seasons in transition is around the corner and your chairmen will no doubt be aware of it.

Time for GH to get his cheque book out!

And he needs to look further than Australia, who simply pay too well to let their top players go.

Better meet a few Brits who are coming to the boil and retire the old warhorses.

Tanks will always beat cavalry as we all know...