One thing you can't deny about the Leeds Rhinos fanbase is their loyalty. Things haven't gone to plan in recent years but despite that, their support has never waned and attendances have remained healthy.
It hasn't gone unnoticed by the players, either. That's been proven by Blake Austin's most recent social media post after he took the time to praise the fans for their efforts so far this season.
Taking to Instagram, Austin posted two pictures of Leeds Rhinos fans before thanking them in the caption. He posted: "Averaging highest attendance in league, in a season that didn't start too well, @leedsrhinos fans something else."
Read more: The heart-warming reason Halifax and Newcastle players formed a post-match huddle revealed
There's a feelgood factor at Headingley right now, with Leeds winning seven of their last eight games which has propelled them into a play-off spot. They are currently fifth on the table, and while they are only one point clear of Castleford Tigers, they are also chasing down Catalans Dragons with three rounds to go. Should Leeds leapfrog Les Dracs into fourth, it would secure a home play-off in the first round.
Rohan Smith's side host third-placed Huddersfield on Wednesday before travelling to France to take on the Dragons this Monday.
Read next
Kruise Leeming among three senior Leeds Rhinos players to return for Huddersfield Giants clash
Denis Betts confirms Newcastle Thunder exit as club prepares for part-time status
RFL make amendment to disciplinary regulations before Super League doubleheader weekend
York City Knights head coach James Ford blasts 'pathetic' performance after conceding 100 points
Leeds Rhinos still tasked with filling director of rugby void a year on from Kevin Sinfield's exit
