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Matthew Shaw

Leeds Rhinos player ratings as James Bentley shows promising signs in defeat

Richie Myler - 6: Have come to the conclusion Leeds' attacking structures don't suit his strengths. Has improved markedly as a defensive fullback though and took his try well.

Nene Macdonald - 6: One of several guilty of making handlings errors. Didn't shy away from work.

Harry Newman - 6: A positive step in the right direction after a few quiet performances. Was a threat throughout. Had to do better with that pass in the first half though.

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Rhyse Martin - 4: Once again made plenty of metres for his side but his error count, the highest in Super League, had a few more added to the tally here. Needs to get rid of them, certainly the frequency of them.

Ash Handley - 6: Cut a frustrated figure at times but didn't let that stop him taking his fair share of carries throughout the game.

Blake Austin - 4: Tasked with taking on more duties to support young Jack Sinfield but just didn't really happen for him on the night. Costly kick out on the full from a drop out. Salford took two points. He kicked out on the full in the first half, too.

Jack Sinfield - 5: Certainly looked a lot more confident than he has in the past but was steamrolled for Sam Stone's try. Needs time to physically develop. Went off late for a HIA.

Mikolaj Oledzki - 4: Was part of a pack that was outmuscled in the opening stages of the game. Not found form yet this season.

Jarrod O'Connor - 4: A rare off night, with things just not going his way from the start.

Sam Lisone - 5: The odd carry here and there but his defence is a problem for Leeds.

James McDonnell - 5: Uber consistent since joining the club but a bit short of those standards here.

James Bentley - 6: Leeds' best forward. A customary silly penalty but had a real dig beyond that and played decent. Did all he could to get his side sparked up.

Cameron Smith - 5: Again, didn't really happen for him as he experienced a quiet night.

Sam Walters - 6: Helped turn the tide when he came on, decent return to first-team action this.

Tom Holroyd - 6: Made a real impact off the bench and the game started swaying in Leeds' favour when the England men came on the field. But made errors after the break.

Morgan Gannon - 6: A good, strong, return. Only short mind but promising.

Corey Johnson - 5: Did OK without doing anything spectacular.

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