Super League 02/02

[Ronnie]

Leeds Rhino's v Hull KR

Have posted this as it seems Rugbylad isn't around anymore and it was his hard work that made the super league threads so popular over the last few seasons.

Any views on the opening fixture of super league XIII?

Leeds Rhinos -12 10/11 -14 10/11 Hull KR +12 10/11 +14 10/11 Handicap Tie 16 16

I'm not making a decison just yet, will wait for some team news to come out.

[kevshat]

Was going to post this when all the handicaps were out mate. Like you I'll be back later in the week when all handicaps and team news have been announced.

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by kevshat

Was going to post this when all the handicaps were out mate

This is the only super league game this week, all other clubs start their season 9/10th Feb.

[kevshat]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

This is the only super league game this week, all other clubs start their season 9/10th Feb.

I meant when all the bookies had priced up mate . Can't wait for the season to begin .

[henry]

No Paul Cooke in the KR ranks. If Kr stand a chance in this one Cookey would be pivotal. KR certainly look on paper sturdier than last year. Some good acquisitions. Could be set for a good year. I fancy Leeds to be too strong here though.

Leeds at full strength as they are should win and want to build some momentum for the World Club Challenge or maybe it could be a little distracting.(I recall Saints being a bit ropey against the Giants in a simlar game last year). Definate Leeds win but by how many I dont know. Its too early doors for me for a punt. If pushed I might go for the -6 Leeds at various bookes.

[kevshat]

Originally Posted by henry

No Paul Cooke in the KR ranks. If Kr stand a chance in this one Cookey would be pivotal. KR certainly look on paper sturdier than last year. Some good acquisitions. Could be set for a good year. I fancy Leeds to be too strong here though.

Leeds at full strength as they are should win and want to build some momentum for the World Club Challenge or maybe it could be a little distracting.(I recall Saints being a bit ropey against the Giants in a simlar game last year). Definate Leeds win but by how many I dont know. Its too early doors for me for a punt. If pushed I might go for the -6 Leeds at various bookes.

The handicap line is generally -12/-14 on Leeds mate. Think the -6 is HT handicap.

Leeds Rhinos	-14 2	-6 1.44	-18 2.5	-12.5 1.86	-14 1.9	-13.5 1.9	-14 1.9	-18 2.5	-14 1.9	-14 1.9	-12.5 1.85	-14 1.9	-12 1.9	-14 1.9	-14 1.9	-6 1.44	-14 1.9	-18 2.5	-10 1.53	-14 1.9	-14.5 1.9	-18 2.5	-14 1.9	-12 1.8	-12.5 1.88	+10.5 1.06	-12.5 1.84	-24.5 4.1
Hull KR	+14 2	+6 2.75	+18 1.53	+12.5 2	+14 1.9	+13.5 1.9	+14 1.9	+18 1.53	+14 1.9	+14 1.9	+12.5 1.95	+14 1.9	+12 1.9	+14 1.9	+14 1.9	+6 2.75	+14 1.9	+18 1.53	+10 2.5	+14 1.9	+14.5 1.8	+18 1.53	+14 1.9	+12 2	+12.5 2.02	-10.5 6.8	+12.5 2.06	+24.5 1.26
Handicap Tie	17	17	17	-	17	-	17	17	17	17	-	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	-	17	17	15	-	-	-	-

I'll go with one hoping to continue in the form I finished last season with.

10pts Hull KR +14.5pts to beat Leeds 4/5 Totesport

This looks a pretty big handicap for the champions to cover to me. 1st of all conditions aren't going to be ideal. It's going to be bitterly cold, wintry and could even be wet too. That's not good conditions for loads of points. 2nd reason why this looks big is Hull KR have recruited very well in the off season and some are even touting them as possibilities for the 6. That could be a bit far fetched but the likes of Chev Walker, Shaun Briscoe, Clint Newton, Ben Galea and of course Jake Webster are all quality signings without a doubt. Justin Morgan is a clever coach and he looks to have strengthened his defence and going forward KR showed last year they can score tries.

Leeds haven't signed anybody but they did lose their highly influential coach Tony Smith to Great Britain. Kiwi, Brian McLennan has taken the reins and it will be interesting to see how he gets this Leeds side playing. There's no denying Leeds are a class outfit. They showed that last season. These 2 met 3 times last season and this handicap was only covered once but with Hull KR looking much stronger this season I think they'll stay fairly close to Leeds in a match I don't expect to have too many points.

[henry]

The -6 is availible FT but only @ a paltry 1.44 and given the weather conditions like you say, if I was going to take a price in that area Itd be more wise the 1.53 for +18. Theres snow all over the place here in Leeds.

KR do look stronger this year and its going to be interesting to see how they front up to the likes of Leeds. If Cookie was playing I mightve been tempted by the KR handicap. He was immense when he was part of the Hull FC team that put 40 plus on the board at Headingly not too much in the past.

The +14 does look tempting though. Rhinos have just come back from sunning it up in Florida to play in the cold and ice. Rather them than me.

[Ronnie]

Having seen the team news that Rhino's are at full strength and Hull kr may well be playing with a few returning from injury and with Cooke out, it tempts me to back Rhino's -12 with Ladbrokes.

I can't see how Rhino's aren't going to score 4+ tries in this match, going to back Webb for the 1st try 11/1 with Skybet and also back him to score anytime 10/11 with Ladbrokes.

The snow has virtually all gone now but the pitch no doubt will be well looked after and may not get too soft.

Henry, Rhino's came back on monday, so have had all week to get used to the headingley cold again

[Punto83]

Poor Warrington Wolves and Wakefield, being tipped for big things by Stevo

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

Having seen the team news that Rhino's are at full strength and Hull kr may well be playing with a few returning from injury and with Cooke out, it tempts me to back Rhino's -12 with Ladbrokes.

I can't see how Rhino's aren't going to score 4+ tries in this match, going to back Webb for the 1st try 11/1 with Skybet and also back him to score anytime 10/11 with Ladbrokes.

The snow has virtually all gone now but the pitch no doubt will be well looked after and may not get too soft.

How wrong can one man be

Will have to do better next week

[leespam]

Originally Posted by kevshat

10pts Hull KR +14.5pts to beat Leeds 4/5 Totesport

This looks a pretty big handicap for the champions to cover to me. 1st of all conditions aren't going to be ideal. It's going to be bitterly cold, wintry and could even be wet too. That's not good conditions for loads of points. 2nd reason why this looks big is Hull KR have recruited very well in the off season and some are even touting them as possibilities for the 6. That could be a bit far fetched but the likes of Chev Walker, Shaun Briscoe, Clint Newton, Ben Galea and of course Jake Webster are all quality signings without a doubt. Justin Morgan is a clever coach and he looks to have strengthened his defence and going forward KR showed last year they can score tries.

Leeds haven't signed anybody but they did lose their highly influential coach Tony Smith to Great Britain. Kiwi, Brian McLennan has taken the reins and it will be interesting to see how he gets this Leeds side playing. There's no denying Leeds are a class outfit. They showed that last season. These 2 met 3 times last season and this handicap was only covered once but with Hull KR looking much stronger this season I think they'll stay fairly close to Leeds in a match I don't expect to have too many points.

Good call as usual Kev . Unlucky Ronnie. Gonna wait 'til theres a full (-ish) program of games next week before having a bet. I was impressed with KR tonight but Leeds just seemed to have the edge in terms of fitness at this early stage of the season. Glad the Rugby's back.

[Ronnie]

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