Last night, Warrington came up with a historic result at Wigan to pile further misery on the Warriors. The Wire continued their impressive form to pull further clear of Wigan in the table as the Warriors endured a difficult night in front of their own supporters. Well, that was my view but how did social media see it?
The opening stages of the game, although dominated by Warrington, were marred by a opinion splitting decision to disallow a Stefan Ratchford try for an alleged obstruction. It’s fair to say it left some Wolves fans flummoxed.
It was a try that, the @TheRFL need to get better video referees, ridiculous decision to disallow that try
— Ste Quayle (@QuayleSte) June 30, 2021
Ratchford was at the hub of everything Warrington did well in their dominant opening stages as was halfback partner Blake Austin. In the absence of star Gareth Widdop and with rumours circulating about his future, Austin came up with a brilliant display. It prompted Hull KR fans to hope that the recent rumours linking him to the Robins are true.
Imagine what a combo Blake Austin and Matt Parcell would be🔥😳 @podcast_robin
— Alfie such (@Alfiesuchy) June 30, 2021
As the Wolves enjoyed the first 25 minutes, Wigan fans began to worry and voiced their concerns on twitter.
https://twitter.com/afc_kieran_/status/1410315895767961600?s=20
What time can I turn it off?
— Jonathan Thompson (@J_Thompson1996) June 30, 2021
If he did turn it off he’d have missed a brilliant assist from Kai Pearce-Paul. Arguably Wigan’s best player on the night, plenty took to social media to praise him.
Majority of this team need to watch Pearce-Paul
Defence and attack disgraceful. The coach isn't going to motivate this lot. They've not got the minerals to produce a fightback.— Jamie Porter (@jmeportla) June 30, 2021
Yet again Pearce – Paul is one of the only positives. Star in the making that kid.
— Martin Robinson (@Martin_Robbo87) June 30, 2021
As Wigan got back into the game thanks to tries from Willie Isa and Oliver Gildart, Warrington fans began to sweat.
https://twitter.com/wiregooner/status/1410329203837444098?s=20
Jackson Hastings, unsurprisingly, was at the heart of the Wigan fightback and drew praise from all quarters.
Hate to say, it but lovely kick from Hastings that #SLWigWar
— 'Wrench' (@thehatter6453) June 30, 2021
In the end though, it was Warrington who ran away with the spoils and comfortably too largely down to Jake Mamo’s hat-trick. That earnt him the Man of the Match and another interview with Sky Sports and he made the most of it yet again with some brilliant lines as he discussed the strange ongoings at the heart of Warrington’s success.
SUPER LEAGUE LIVE🏉
Mamo: I'm really enjoying it!
Hat-trick scorer 🏉🏉🏉 Jako Mamo put in a player of the match performance as Warrington Wolves beat Wigan Warriors comfortably in the Betfred Super League.#warriorswolves #SuperLeague 💪🐺 pic.twitter.com/8c5Q1xc8Qb
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) June 30, 2021
Even Erol Crabtree got excited to hear what the Warrington centre had to say.
I don't look forward to anyone else's interview as much as I do Mamo's.
— Eorl Crabtree (@BigEorl) June 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/davehitch/status/1410337895047733249?s=20
https://twitter.com/WireExpat/status/1410337936810328067?s=20
Absolutely love Jake Mamo 🤣🤣🤣
— David Cass (@DavidCass_) June 30, 2021
Unlike the always smiling Mamo, results at Wigan aren’t so positive at the minute. The Warriors suffered a fourth consecutive defeat last night and now languish in fifth. Some are even questioning Adrian Lam’s future.
Early prediction, if the World Cup is delayed, Adrian Lam gets sacked and Shaun Wane is brought in early.
— Rhinos Faithful 💙💛 (@RhinosFaithful) June 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/gazed87/status/1410337869038821386?s=20
On the other side of things, Warrington again look like serious contenders. However, it’s fair to say twitter reminded them that it is “always their year.”
Give Warrington the title @SuperLeague after that one tonight, it's the year of the WOLF for the 15th consecutive year running.
— Alan Thompson (@thombo1987) June 30, 2021