Leeds Rhinos ratings: ‘exceptional’ veteran scores 9 as another produces incredible stats

Leeds Rhinos moved back up into Super League’s top three on Saturday afternoon with a hard-earned and thrilling victory over Wakefield Trinity.

Brad Arthur’s side cruised into a 22-6 half-time lead but ultimately had to hang on after a valiant fightback from Trinity.

That said, there were a number of exceptional performers again for the Rhinos. Here are the ratings..

Lachie Miller: 8

Withdrawn at half-time due to a calf issue but was exceptional in the first half when linking up with Jake Connor and Brodie Croft. Looks a different player this season.

Ryan Hall: 7

As always, plenty of strong yardage and hard work from deep to get Leeds onto the front foot.

Harry Newman: 8

A brilliant try for the opener and some strong carrying.

Ash Handley: 8

Another exceptional afternoon from the Rhinos captain.

Riley Lumb: 7

Took his try well, handled the pressure put upon him by the Trinity defence.

Brodie Croft: 7

Part of a brilliant effort in the first half alongside Miller and Connor: quieter after half-time as Leeds lost their shape with Miller’s absence.

Jake Connor: 8

Absolutely flawless in the first half. Looked the best player on the pitch at half-back and while more subdued at fullback and slightly stifled, still another brilliant effort from Connor.

Mikolaj Oledzki: 8

Led Leeds’ pack magnificently in both of his stints. Gave the Rhinos a lift at the right time in the final quarter when he came on and they were hanging on.

Jarrod O’Connor: 9

80 minutes of the very best at hooker. An eye-watering SIXTY-ONE tackles. Exceptional.

Keenan Palasia: 7

Continues to look the part in a Rhinos shirt.

James McDonnell: 7

Strong showing again in the back row.

James Bentley: 7

May well face a ban, or at least a charge, for his late sin-binning but plenty of defensive effort and energy on the edged.

Kallum Watkins: 9

The man of the match. What a signing he has been for Leeds. Filled in a plethora of positions across the afternoon and excelled in every single one of them.

Sam Lisone: 7

Has his worrying moments – not least that late knock-on that could have cost Leeds. But you cannot knock his impact and energy from the bench.

Cameron Smith: 7

Used to great effect from the bench by Arthur.

Cooper Jenkins: 7

Very much part of this Leeds 17 on a weekly basis.

Tom Holroyd: 7

Gave the Rhinos a big lift whenever he came on.