“The man” scores first Warrington try but has difficulties against Hull KR youngster – How social media reacted to Greg Inglis’ debut

Today, the famous Greg Inglis made his Super League debut as Warrington beat Hull KR 50-26. After weeks of hype, GI was finally ready to make a splash for the Wolves and did so with a try. But what did social media think of his performance?

The World Cup winner joined Warrington ahead of this season but having spent over a year out of the game retired he was given time to get up to speed inciting eventual excitement when his debut finally rolled around this weekend.

Not arsed how he goes but it’s absolutely class to see @greg_inglis in super league 🐐

— Piko (@piko_6) May 1, 2021

GREG INGLIS NUMBER 3 WARRINGTON RLFC

— Sam Johnson (@SamJ243) May 1, 2021

Can’t believe greg Inglis is a playing in an Warrington shirt, unreal

— tom (@tomimpala_) May 1, 2021

Greg Inglis is playing for warrington wolves

— Harvo (@harvooooo) May 1, 2021

It wasn’t just the Warrington fans excited to see Inglis. The commentary team were also delighted to see the NRL winner make his Super League debut. Although some may have gotten a little bored of hearing about the Wolves centre.

https://twitter.com/AdamHKR2021/status/1388462687655448578

https://twitter.com/AdamHKR2021/status/1388487627083497472

Just incase you haven't heard the commentator mention it Greg Inglis is in fact playing.. the "great man" has touched the ball all of 3 times dropping the ball once but it's the only thing that's been mentioned throughout this game

— Dan Craft (@DanCraft94) May 1, 2021

Sick of hearing about Greg Inglis 😴

— Courtney (@Courtne156) May 1, 2021

Is Greg Inglis playing for Wire today ?
Don’t think they’ve mentioned it ! #WarringtonHKR

— mike (@Kogg1962) May 1, 2021

Things didn’t get off to the best start for GI however.

Absolutely dire performance by Warrington today. Greg Inglis hasn’t been in the game at all. Probably a good idea to play so poorly when they can only be watched by a relatively small handful of people.

— I’m just Lee (@LeeFromAsylum) May 1, 2021

https://twitter.com/WireChris17/status/1388473994920271875

Greg Inglis wouldn't get a game for Leigh East at this rate! Looks like he's just been on a 10 hour sesh in Benidorm!

— Simon Hill (@Simonh2909) May 1, 2021

Some fans used it as an opportunity to talk up Hull KR youngster Ethan Ryan who gave Inglis a torrid time at the start of the game.

https://twitter.com/Joshick99/status/1388471384410673152

Greg Inglis has nightmares about Ethan Ryan

— Jack Shepherdson (@jacksheppo95) May 1, 2021

He also drew comparisons with Wigan’s Liam Farrell.

Liam Farrell at centre > Greg Inglis

— Michael Lavelle (@mikelavelle93) May 1, 2021

He then got over the line for a first Super League try to a very mixed response.

https://twitter.com/KieranCurl99/status/1388480132332113922

Cue the Greg Inglis wankfest!

— Craig Godfrey (@Crackers_HKR) May 1, 2021

– and just like that, Greg Inglis falls over the try line. Typical 😅

— I’m just Lee (@LeeFromAsylum) May 1, 2021

You love to see it! Been very quiet and let’s be honest not involved all game but Greg Inglis scoring in a Warrington shirt is beautiful! #Wires

— Callum Richardson (@Cumbo7) May 1, 2021

It certainly gave him hero status amongst the Warrington fans.

https://twitter.com/EskrettJordan/status/1388480410166996997

https://twitter.com/Sean_Spencer19/status/1388483145931051010

Greg Inglis 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

— Luke (@LukeKicks89) May 1, 2021

Even a Hull KR fan was impressed.

Greg Inglis was good to watch there as a rugby fan.

His try was pretty good the way the other Warrington players created an opening for him to do what he does.

Looking forward to watching Warrington as the season moves on.. 🏉

— Chaz (@ChazHKR1) May 1, 2021

Sadly the overriding response was disappointment. Not at his performance but because most fans weren’t able to watch it due to the fact it could only be watched on the OurLeague app by Warrington and Hull KR season ticket holders.

@kayosports missing the Greatest rugby league player ever return to rugby league for Warrington Superleague the great Greg Inglis. #kayogreginglis

— David Allen (@SamsungGallaxy) May 1, 2021

https://twitter.com/Shepardo35/status/1388472537848365056

Greg Inglis tomorrow……safely hidden away on the RLeague App.

Embarassing stuff.

— Truth Talking Maverick (@TruthTalkingMav) April 30, 2021