Twitter Talk: Fans react to the 2017 Super League Grand Final
Leeds Rhinos won the Super League Grand Final as they humbled Castleford Tigers 24-6 at Old Trafford on Saturday night.
Tom Briscoe put Leeds 6-0 up after 12 minutes while Danny McGuire added a drop-goal on the verge of the half-time hooter, giving the Rhinos a 7-0 advantage at the break.
McGuire scored for Leeds before Briscoe grabbed his second to make the score 17-0 on the hour mark. McGuire went over for another before adding another drop-goal with three minutes remaining.
Castleford avoided becoming the first ever team to be nilled in a Grand Final though, with Alex Foster, who came through the ranks at Leeds, scoring in the final minute.
After putting in a fantastic leading performance, McGuire picked up the Harry Sunderland trophy in his last game for the Rhinos before moving to Hull Kingston Rovers for next season.
Here’s how you reacted to the outcome of the 2017 Betfred Super League Grand Final:
Only in #rugbyleague. Adam Cuthbertson has a head cut tended to while conducting post match #GrandFinal interviews pic.twitter.com/Nl3pxCtX26
— Gareth Walker (@garethwalker) October 7, 2017
Cas fans wondering where Luke Gale is #GrandFinal2017 pic.twitter.com/f44BlGvECZ
— Danny Calderbank (@DannyCalderbank) October 7, 2017
Tell you what..this is a D.McGuire masterclass so far #GrandFinal2017
— Mark Church (@backandacross) October 7, 2017
One of the reasons for the salary cap was to increase the competition. Still only 4 names on the trophy in 20 finals. #GrandFinal2017
— John Paul (@spencebass) October 7, 2017
Too many mistakes from Cas tonite. Time running out for them! #GrandFinal2017 #SuperLeague
— Riley (@Jimbo5Riley) October 7, 2017
Pressures got to Cas ? #GrandFinal2017
— Stacey Bailey (@staceyxjayne) October 7, 2017
Legends, what a pair, what a team! Champions 2017 @leedsrhinos #GrandFinal2017 #champions #SuperLeagueGrandFinal #LeedsRhinos #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/33jwf2ITeh
— Paul Phillips (@sotsog1983) October 7, 2017
Feel for Cas. Too many errors on the big stage. The way Danny McGuire has bossed this game has been brilliant to watch.
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) October 7, 2017
One comment from last night that's not been mentioned much but how good and composed was Jack Walker on the big stage? The lad is class
— andy barker (@andybarker80) October 8, 2017
This is what makes me prouder than anything, 2006 relegation. 2017 we walk out at Old Trafford. Other teams can say what they want ??? pic.twitter.com/OjHHY4IQwG
— CasTigers Faithful (@CasFaithful) October 8, 2017
What did you think of the game? How much did Castleford miss Zak Hardaker? Let us know in the comments below.
