When Richard Agar named his squad to take on the Bulls it was clear that development, rather than a polished performance, was the prime objective from this pre-season game.
It was very much mission accomplished.
With young stars given the chance to lead the team, assisted by a smattering of senior pros, this was a match that allowed them to test themselves against a Championship side expected to be up there this season.
The manner of the game perfectly illustrated that their development is rapid, and that everyone should be excited by it.
In the first half they were naive. They were playing on one of the narrowest pitches in professional rugby league and yet they played from side-to-side to try and go round Bradford. Clearly, that was never going to work.
But, after a word in the ear of the coaching staff no doubt, they were able to identify their mistakes, adapt their tactics and convincingly dispatch of a side consisting of much more experiences.
That, ultimately, was the overriding positive. The ability to pick up on their faults and put them right so quickly. It was the sort of tweak you'd expect with Leeds' big hitters in the team, but not a bunch of teenagers playing an established group of men.
Individually, plenty put their hand up here.
Focusing solely on the youngsters, Liam Tindall carried well, Max Simpson showcased his raw athletic ability and Jarrod O'Connor was crucial to the fightback. Jack Sinfield's execution got better and better as the game went on. Muizz Mustapha ran with intent all afternoon. Corey Johnson is a supreme talent too, by the way.
Beyond that, the returns of Jack Walker and Liam Sutcliffe were successful. Neither set the world alight but Sutcliffe got the opportunity to express himself and Walker was popping up everywhere to try and make things happen. It didn't always come off but the signs were promising.
Both will get the chance to state a case for round one selection next week.
The challenge now is for those involved here to keep working hard, keep improving and make sure they're in contention for selection. Even now, despite promising performances across the park, the vast majority won't be in Richard Agar's immediate thinking for round one against Warrington Wolves.
But if this match proved anything, it's that the Leeds Rhinos conveyor belt is moving along very nicely indeed. Anyone hoping the Rhinos youth system might suffer from a dry patch would be badly let down watching this game.
