“Grateful for every moment under the Headingley lights” – How social media reacted to Leeds Rhinos’ win over Wigan Warriors including an emotional Brad Dwyer
Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 21/07/2022 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 20 - Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors - Headingley Stadium, Leeds, England - Leeds's Brad Dwyer & team celebrate after victory over Wigan.
Last night Leeds took the the cinema script they’d been given which no doubt saw Wigan claim a routine win at Headingley, and threw it out the window as they battered the Warriors 42-12 to the surprise of everything.
It was a win that truly kickstarted Leeds’ play-off hopes and was a major statement by the Rhinos under Rohan Smith. But how did social media see the win?
Well there were plenty of happy Leeds fans one of which identified three outstanding performers in the win last night two of which didn’t really get the credit they deserved.
3 points from tonight.
1. Bentley – aggression and discipline in line is unreal in a leeds shirt. The passion is second to none
2. Newman is an ANIMAL. Love it.
3. O’Connors next contract is a marquee one. Future Leeds & England captain.
Others believed it was a statement win like the Rhinos’ 40-4 triumph over Warrington earlier this campaign.
The win at Warrington was massive think this is bigger 👌 Enjoyed that one guys 💙💛🦏!
— GRACE Scaffolding (YORKSHIRE) Limited (@gracescaffyorks) July 21, 2022
A season best performance from the Rhinos to batter the high flying Warriors, some believed it was Leeds’ best performance in years and it’s hard to argue with that assessment.
— TruthTalkingMaverick (@TruthTalkingMav) July 21, 2022
But Leeds’ fans positivity couldn’t be quelled as they praised players like Jarrod O’Connor and Richie Myler both of whom played out of position in the spine.
