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Leeds Rhinos half-time ratings as Kruise Leeming try provides Grand Final hope

Richie Myler - 6 : Had to come up with some brave defensive plays under high kicks. Did most of Leeds' kicking too.

Tom Briscoe - 4 : Couldn't get to the ball before Jon Bennison as he crossed. Kicked dead for a seven-tackle set close to the Saints line but was a poor option to go to him anyway.

Zak Hardaker - 7 : Came up with a good defensive read when Saints attacked his edge and came up with a huge play to breach the Saints defence that created the sky on the verge of half-time.

Read more: How Matty Lees made Grand Final history after opening try

Liam Sutcliffe - 5 : Largely quiet in the first 40.

Ash Handley - 5 : A boost to see him fit but Saints' line speed totally shut down his carries in back play.

Blake Austin - 7 : Provided a great running threat throughout and defended with intent.

Cameron Smith - 7 : Looked the most unlikely to unlock Saints' defence with his superb passing ability. His pass put Kruise Leeming to the line to score.

Mikolaj Oledzki - 5 : The pack was battered, he struggled to impose himself.

Jarrod O'Connor - 6 : A few neat touches but largely quiet.

Matt Prior - 4 : Really struggled to keep up with the pace of the game. Didn't cover quick enough to stop Lomax from going through the gap he should have filled.

James Bentley - 5 : A few ineffective carries and his penalty for a high tackle was the start of Saints opening the scoring.

Rhyse Martin - 6 : Penalised for a big tackle on Jonny Lomax but not further sanctioned. Was a threat at times and broke the Super League goal-kicking record.

Zane Tetevano - 6 : Probably got through more work than any other Leeds player.

Kruise Leeming - 6 : Did well to finish off the try despite the best efforts of Saints players. Before that had looked lively but not come up with anything.

Bodene Thompson - 6 : Leeds are always sturdier down the middle when he's on the pitch.

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