Yesterday, Catalans made history becoming the first non English team to claim the League Leaders’ Shield. In fact, they became only the eighth different side to claim the shield. But the question remains, can they become only the fifth team to win the Grand Final?
Nonetheless, there was plenty of reaction on Twitter to this historic moment, but what was the general consensus across social media?
Some Catalans fans were a little disappointed initially about the lack of talk about this historic moment believing that it should’ve been given more coverage across all platforms.
Two and a half hours to kick-off on an historic night when Catalans Dragons lift the League Leaders' Shield and not a Tweet today from @SuperLeague or @TheRFL to mention it. Something for the all-English Strategic Working Party to think about, non? ❤💛🐉 pic.twitter.com/6w9mPdbTCz
Others took this opportunity to question the name of the shield. In fact, they argued that the Dragons should be considered the Champions whilst the Grand Final should be akin to the Champions League in football.
I really don’t understand why we place such an insignificance on winning the league? Why is it league leaders? There’s no longer a chase. It’s been won. No other sport belittles it’s champions. Why do we? Surely the GF is akin to the Champions League in football? #themindboggles
