Jay Freeman
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

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What a send off this could be for Danny McGuire. The Leeds fans sing his name in unison as the try is given and there’s a big sense of relief and optimism from the Rhinos’ faithful.

Cas have got their work cut out, now. Leeds are looking very good and very comfortable indeed.

Leeds are causing Castleford all end of problems. Joel Moon's kick again creates havoc in behind. Danny McGuire takes a Brett Ferres offload and clips in behind... Jake Webster has to mop up.

Castleford starting to look mentally and physically fatigued.

Richard Stead
BBC Radio Leeds Commentator

Danny McGuire has done it on the biggest stage for over a decade and has already demonstrated a real canniness in this game, being involved in some real key moments. The smile on his face is shared by thousands and thousands of Leeds fans roaring into the Old Trafford skyline.

Jay Freeman
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

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Here’s a fact that might make for interesting reading – no side has ever failed to score a point in a Grand Final.

Daryl Powell’s men will want to avoid becoming the first team to end a Grand Final scoreless. The way things are going, they might break an unwanted record this evening.

But hey, let’s be positive, there’s half an hour left. It’s all to play for!

Paul Anderson
Assistant England coach and former Huddersfield Giants head coach on BBC Leeds

It looks like Castleford have taken a leaf out of Leeds' book - they were direct at the end of the set and the kick from Luke Gale has helped to build pressure.

He's got to get some energy in his team now and help them get through this defensive set.

Finally Castleford get a bit of front-foot ball and a few quick play-the-balls but Ben Roberts kick is sloppy into Leeds hands on the full.

However Anthony Mullally is rattled by a shot and Cas get the ball back. They need to make something count on the scoreboard. All or nothing.

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Better from Castleford, thanks to a beast of a kick from Luke Gale, who turns the set from a plodder to a positive.

Leeds have to come from their 20 and Cas chase hard.

Adam Cuthbertson is coming back on for Leeds. It's during a break in play as Junior Moors had, believe it or not, knocked on.

Cas on red alert to shut down Stevie Ward. Leeds turn over close to the Tigers line. Luke Gale and Carl Ablett sharing a "few words".

Better from Castleford, who get to within 10 metres of the line but Ben Roberts' kick rattles off the shins of a Leeds player stood before him.

Leeds are bossing the ruck at the moment. To make sense of that comment, I mean that they are making sure that their team slows down the tackle when Cas have it, and are dictating the pace when they are tackled.

Daryl Powell's not a ranter or a raver, but he's a bloke who gets his message across.

There's a massive respect for him from his players, they need to show that on the field.

Brian McDermott will be satisfied but he'll know the threat that lurks. Leeds have lost eight on the bounce against Castleford.

Richard Stead
BBC Radio Leeds Commentator

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This isn't an insurmountable distance for Castleford, but it becomes more difficult to chase the game in these conditions.

I don't think Castleford will be too disappointed - they've been renowned for their attack this season, but they've defended well and shouldn't be too unhappy.

At 6-0, they would have been happy - it's a crafty little bit of play that's made it 7-0.

Leeds are doing what they do - they're peaking and coming good at the time of year they come good.

Huge 40 minutes to come. Luke Gale kicks off for Castleford... do they have the mastery of the Grand Final kings Leeds? We shall see.

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It's not just Grand Final day for the fellas by the way. The lasses have had their showpiece final already.

Bradford Bulls beat Featherstone Rovers 36-6 to win the inaugural Women's Super League Grand Final.

Congrats to the Bulls. Good for something to cheer after a tough year for the men's team.

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That's what Jimmy is doing......

Of course you don't have to be as old as Jimmy either!

Me and my team-mates at Teesside Masters are playing Hull Dockers tomorrow. We've got a mixed bag of ages.

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Jon Wilkin
Former England international on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think Castleford have been a little too lateral at times, but the errors have been things like the ball squeezing out from under people. Daryl Powell will have to encourage his players to settle down and find some fluency in attack - they've been outstanding in that department all season but they're faltering there now.

Jon Wilkin
Former England international on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Danny McGuire showed his experience with the one-pointer. He's had a few fantastic moments. Leeds have settled down into Grand Final rugby quicker than Castleford, who have been scratchy and trying to manufacture chances. That was a really impressive performance from Leeds.

On the Tom Briscoe try that was chalked off, I think you have a right to compete for the ball. Leeds got back onto their direct gameplan again - tiring out the big Castleford defenders - and responded well.

Jay Freeman
BBC Sport Online at Old Trafford

A drop-goal from the veteran Danny McGuire. A fun end to a nervy first 40 minutes. Are Leeds anticipating an edgy low-scoring affair like last year’s Grand Final?

If so, that solitary point’s just given them the edge in my eyes. Every point counts and Cas will need to come out fighting when the two sides return.

What a first-half. So much going on, but only seven points to show for it.

Let's take a breather, as I don't think the pace will slacken.

Grab a cuppa, a pint, a water, an orange juice. Whatever, you need some hydration after that.

Paul Anderson
Assistant England coach and former Huddersfield Giants head coach on BBC Leeds

At half-time, I think both coaches will be thinking about ball control: keeping hold of the ball, getting to the end of their sets, then kicking long and chasing hard to build pressure on the opposition.

It's hard to argue Leeds don't deserve that. They've had the better field position. Castleford have looked threatening and dangerous at times but Leeds deserve that seven-point lead.