Yesterday was arguably the greatest day in the history of the Magic Weekend. We were treated to three superb games two of which were undoubted Magic Weekend classics. Castleford saw off Salford to inch closer to the play-offs, Catalans came up with one of the greatest comebacks ever to secure the League Leaders’ Shield whilst Leeds and Hull served up a thriller which the Rhinos just about edged. That was my view anyway. But what was yours? How did social media react to yesterday’s rugby?
Let’s start with Castleford. There win sees them remain inside the top six with just two games to go. It wasn’t the best performance of their season but a few key players conjured up big moments to secure the win. In particular stand in stand-off Peter Mata’utia produced a massive performance.
Hepi did a very good stint. Best in a Cas shirt. But Matautia edges it for the game breaking try.
In the second game, Catalans created history thanks to a sensational comeback against the reigning Champions and a superb drop goal from James Maloney. It wraps up the League Leaders’ Shield for the French side which many believe is a landmark moment for the sport.
In the final game, Leeds produced a gutsy performance to defy the odds and claim a vital one-point win. That said, not every Leeds fan was pleased.
Too many Leeds players last night were passengers. If it wasn't for Newman, Leeming, a 17 year old in Gannon chalking up 80 minutes again, we'd have lost that easily. @Lot_17a
Meanwhile, other fans were surprised that, without plenty of their key players and down to 16 men thanks Rob Lui’s injury, the Rhinos found a way to win.
A lot of Hull fans weren’t pleased. They believed that their key players didn’t offer enough after the opening 50 minutes.
I must have been watching a different game to you Phil. The only time we looked like a three at was the handful of times Jake Connor played a part after his try he went missing… boring one up rugby most of the games. Same tactics as three coaches ago
Nonetheless, the vast majority of Hull supporters were simply disillusioned by the defeat.
The club is going to end up in tatters, pass sales will be shit next season – only so long people will take this dross. I for one, sadly after years, will not be renewing mine.
