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After the disappointment of the defeat at Salford in Rohan Smith’s first game in charge of Leeds, our panel of fans were impressed with the Rhinos’ comprehensive victory over Wakefield on Friday. Here are their thoughts:

TOM RHODES

Well, that was a much better performance on Friday night compared to the previous Sunday.

Near enough everything ran smoothly with new ways of attacking. Of course, there’s room to improve but it was hard to have a go with the weather conditions not being the best.

Zak Hardaker (right) and James Bentley (other than his yellow card) impressed Leeds Rhinos fans in the wi over Wakefield Trinity last time out. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Blake Austin had a much better game working alongside Richie Myler in the halves which might be the future of our attack with Zak Hardaker having a brilliant game at full-back and looking like he enjoyed being back at Headingley.

Rohan Smith should definitely have him in that position until the end of the season, creating chances for both Ash Handley and Dave Fusitu’a who, I thought, had his best game for us this season.

We do need to give him time to develop as he will grow around that squad of players, especially with the way he drives forward and gains yards for the team.

This weekend is the Challenge Cup final. I would have loved the Rhinos to be there but, unfortunately, we didn’t make it.

Leeds Rhinos head coach Rohan Smith had to wait a week for his first win and now looks to have the players playing as he wants if the performance against Wakefield Trinity is anything to go by. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com.

At the weekend, for once, I’ll be rooting for Huddersfield Giants. I think all Rhinos fans will be rooting for the Yorkshire club.

OLIVER LIMON

Let the good times roll. Leeds put in the 80-minute shift we have been waiting for.

The women’s team set the tone with their demolition of Huddersfield at Headingley.

Try scorer Blake Austin - playing alongside Richie Myler - had one of his better games for Leeds Rhinos in the win over Wakefield Trinity. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Heavy rain helped create early errors for both sides. James Bentley, looking to make up for lost time, opened the scoring, his first try for Leeds. The wet weather couldn’t dampen the South Stand’s enthusiasm and, when Bentley scored his second, the atmosphere rose again.

At 12-0 up, Bentley received a yellow for going in high. He might want to consider a parking permit at the RFL judiciary; as he has picked up another ban.

Wakefield hit back with a try, testing the defence up to half-time. In the second half, the Loiners took control, Blake Austin making it safe, scoring with 11 minutes left.

David Fusitu’a put the icing on the cake with a well-worked try in the corner on the hooter – right in front of my dad.

Rohan Smith had Leeds playing a high-tempo game, tightened up their errors, indiscipline and, with three wins in the last four matches, this group is more than capable of fulfilling early-season optimism.

JOSH MORROW

Last week felt like the wind had been taken out of sails after a disappointing result at Salford, especially after everyone involved with the club came into the game with such optimism.

But I think nearly all of the fans will be happy with a return of seven out of a possible 12 points since the home loss to St Helens.

Watching the game, you are starting to see the style of play that Rohan Smith is trying to drill into the players.

It’s a bit back to basics with hard running and solid defence but it’s a winning formula.

YEP Jury: Rohan Smith looks like he’s getting the best out of his Leeds Rhinos players