Leeds Rhinos Grand Final player ratings

Leeds Rhinos gave it a good shot, but fell short in their Grand Final clash with St Helens.

By Peter Smith

Published 25th Sep 2022, 00:10 BST

Updated 25th Sep 2022, 11:22 BST

Saints led throughout and scored four tries to two. Resilient Rhinos couldn’t be faulted for effort, but errors, penalties and missed chances proved costly.

Here’s how the Rhinos players rated as their competitive season ended in a 24-12 Old Trafford defeat.

Pretty safe, tried to counter-attack 7

1. Richie Myler (squad number 16)

Pretty safe, tried to counter-attack 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Tried really hard in his last Leeds game and set up a try 7

2. Tom Briscoe (No 20)

Tried really hard in his last Leeds game and set up a try 7 Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Involved in both tries, couldn't have done much more and deserves a new deal 8

3. Zak Hardaker (No 33)

Involved in both tries, couldn't have done much more and deserves a new deal 8 Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Sad way to bow out, had a real go, but not much went right for him 6

4. Liam Sutcliffe (No 4)

Sad way to bow out, had a real go, but not much went right for him 6 Photo: Tony Johnson

Some strong carries on his return, but no try-scoring chances 7

5. Ash Handley (No 5)

Some strong carries on his return, but no try-scoring chances 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Put a big shift in and set up the opening try 7

6. Cameron Smith (No 17)

Put a big shift in and set up the opening try 7 Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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