There were some good wins, including at league leaders Wigan Warriors and defending champions St Helens.
But Rhinos lost three of their five meetings with the bottom pair and eighth place in Betfred Super League was a fair reflection of their form.
Leeds used 30 players, with two featuring in every game. Here’s how they rated for the 2023 campaign as a whole.
7. Aidan Sezer (no 7)
Appearances: 20, goals: two. Some good contributions, but could have been more effective 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Mikolaj Oledzki (No 8)
Appearances: 20 (plus two), tries: two. Dropped off after two outstanding years, but winter surgery and no pre-season was a factor in that and he is good enough to bounce back next term 5. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
9. Kruise Leeming (no 9)
Appearances: Two (plus one), tries: one. Lost the captaincy in pre-season and asked for a move after just three rounds 2. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Zane Tetevano (no 10)
Appearances: 10 (plus one). Found some good form at times, particularly in the second-row, but suffered a stroke at training in May, while serving a ban, didn't play again and was released late in the campaign 5. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. James Bentley (no 11)
Appearances: 13 (plus four), tries: four. Conquered his on-field disciplinary, had a big influence in defence and was missed by his team after a season-ending concussion in August 6. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Rhyse Martin (no 12)
Appearances: 28, tries: 10, goals: 80. Played every minute of every game - featuring at second-row, centre and stand-off - and was one of the few senior players to enhance his reputation 8. Photo: Bruce Rollinson