Leigh Leopards just absolutely laid the hammer down on rock-bottom Bradford Bulls, sweeping them aside with a monstrous 62-10 victory! That’s a huge statement, locking in their spot at fifth in the Super League standings and pushing them even closer to a fourth straight play-off appearance.
Leopards’ Offensive Explosion: A Try-Fest!
Man, Leigh came to play. They piled on *ten* tries! Robbie Mulhern kicked things off in the 12th minute, just bulldozing over. Then Louis Brogan crashed in after coming on, and Innes Senior got his first less than a minute into the second half thanks to a Bradford knock-on right from the kick-off. Talk about immediate impact! Jacob Alick-Wiencke pulled off a beauty, breaking lines and finding Lachlan Lam with a diving offload for an easy score. Lam then linked up with Adam Cook, who showed off some insane footwork, kicking the ball twice before diving over himself. Senior grabbed his second try, a walk-in after combining with Lam. Then Umyla Hanley dived in spectacularly, Joe Ofahengaue supported Owen Trout for 50 points, Cook got another try, and Lam finished it off with Leigh’s tenth, coming off some sweet wing play from Senior. And Adam Cook? He was money, going an outstanding 11 for 11 on goals. Bradford only managed two tries, one from Waqa Blake for his 100th career try, and a late consolation from Eliot Peposhi. It was a clinic.
Chasing That Home Play-Off Spot
This win wasn’t just about showing off, it’s got real consequences for Leigh’s season. They moved up to fifth, right past Hull KR, and are now level on points with fourth-placed Wakefield, who just lost to Wigan. Think about it: one more win and they’re almost certainly in the top six. But the real drama? Leigh gets to host Wakefield in the final round of the regular season on Friday, September 11th. Coach Adrian Lam already knows what’s up, saying, “It’s about chasing and getting up that ladder as much as we can. Wakey got beat tonight and it’s going neck to neck right down to that final game.” This isn’t just a game, it’s a potential shootout for a crucial home play-off tie. You wanna talk stakes? That’s it!
Bradford’s Tough Season and Coach Lam’s Reflection
While Leigh is soaring, Bradford is just absolutely struggling in their first season back in Super League since 2014. This was their 10th defeat in 11 matches, and they’re dead last. It’s gotta be brutal for their fans. Meanwhile, Coach Lam acknowledged the big scoreboard, saying, “That was probably a lot more than I presume we’d get but it’s nice to tick that scoreboard over.” He also noted, “It’s been a difficult year for us to be honest with you,” which just shows how hard they’ve been working to get to this point. This massive win? It means everything to his squad’s momentum.
The stage is set for a monumental clash against Wakefield on September 11th. Leigh has the momentum, they’ve got the points, and they are hungry for that home play-off tie. Get ready for a showdown, it’s going to be electric!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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