honours pretty much even i thought. Leeds came out on top in every department

but only by a very narrow margin.

Thought Long made a few uncharacteristics errors myself, a couple of them which clearly gave the momentumn back to leeds at fairly crucial moments.

Don't think Saints will suffer a great deal from losing, but I think Leeds will gain some real belief from winning to take forward into the playoffs.

You work for the RFL panel and claim my £5

My sentiments exactly – we went to Newport the other week and watched Leeds demolish the Crusaders and by then end of the game I was feeling a little board.

Last night was why I love this game – it had everything and could have gone either way up to the last five minutes.

I'd love to have him at Leeds, but it will never happen. I get the impression that he hates leeds with a passion.

Agreed. Without St Helens bring in some re-inforcements up front he's going to have a tough time maintaining his impact though as the seasons pass.

Fielden used to be a very good prop at the same age.

Couldn't agree more. If more contests in Sl were like that we'd have a better chance against the Aussies.