Fri 27 Nov: SL Grand Final: Wigan Warriors v St Helens KO 8pm (Sky)

[Guest]

Silly decision to go for the penalty goal from Wigan. Should have kicked to touch and played for the drop goal.

[DavidM]

Luck plays a big part in sport ! All of that brilliant defence then something you virtually can’t defend 

[Dave T]

1 minute ago, gingerjon said:

So thank you to everyone who has made this season happen and to Saints and Wigan for giving is one of TGG’s greatest games 

And to think some people try to say this season is a farce and this isn't a proper title. 

[Futtocks]

1 minute ago, Man of Kent said:

Cool head from Welsby. The lad did well.

After that, I might even stop calling him "Elton".

Maybe.

[dkw]

Just now, Dunbar said:

Let's hope many people tuned into that to pass an evening in lockdown. A marvellous advert for our game.

I've seen Tony Bellew all over it on twitter amazed at the game. 

[Dunbar]

And James Roby shows how humble a great player can be "yeah, I was alright"

[Rupert Prince]

3 minutes ago, snapski said:

Ha ha. Hardaker misses the kick to win it. Aaron Bower going on about redemption. That’s it. Now cost 2 clubs in a Grand Final.

Don't be such an ######

[Padge]

Just now, andyscoot said:

I think it was the wrong decision to go for the kick. I'd have kicked to touch and got in a position to go for a drop goal.

Still, congratulations to Saints.

Same call here, said don't go for it, he'll be short and give Saints the ball. He was short, gave Saints the ball the rest is history to be talked about for years.

[Gooleboy]

A game worthy of a Grand Final. Well done to both teams. 

[EastLondonMike]

Well. It doesn't be get much more dramatic than that.

1 second to go.

Disappointing as a Wigan fan, but what a great contest.

Both teams have done the sport a great service with that performance.

Well done Saints.

[DavidM]

Dad Elton will be going mental

[JonM]

Just now, dkw said:

Amazing emotion from jammer, great to see him and o'loughlin there, 2 warriors.

Yep, absolutely fitting for them both to finish their careers in such a fantastic game. 

[Futtocks]

1 minute ago, Dunbar said:

Let's hope many people tuned into that to pass an evening in lockdown. A marvellous advert for our game.

Twitter is full of people simultaneously thrilled and aghast at the physical contest.

[Gerrumonside ref]

Unbelievable game, unforgettable finish.

Two great defensive efforts.

Saints are the champions again.

[Industria ditat]

That finish just about sums up 2020

[RSN]

Just now, Rupert Prince said:

Well what a really crazy finish.  bit of a joke really.  80 minutes all ended with a poor fluke.  But Wigan should have gone for touch with penalty, not for goal.. they then had a chance for a drop.

But a fluke.

I'm in a group chat with a load of mates who don't watch rugby league and they're saying it's one of the best games of sport they've watched in their lives. Comparing it to when Aguero scored a last minute winner for Manchester City in 2012.

Only rugby league fan can describe the game like you have. 

[High Peak Rhino]

Awesome game. Imagine if that had been in front of a full house at Old Trafford...

[northamptoncougar]

Was Graham injured? Didn’t see him in the second half.

[Jim Prendle]

1 minute ago, snapski said:

Nope. Karma.

It really is about time you grew up.

[Damien]

Some very good tweets from Tony Bellew. Rl has a new fan:

 

[Bleep1673]

Well done to the winners. Not sure who won because I was listening to BBC Radio drivel

[snapski]

Just now, Jim Prendle said:

It really is about time you grew up.

Thanks.

[Futtocks]

Just now, High Peak Rhino said:

Imagine if that had been in front of a full house at Old Trafford...

Imagine if the RFL had listened to all the dismal fun-sponges who said this season wasn't worth playing and that the title would be devalued.

[DavidM]

Seeing Hastings there .Two in a row for him , that’s gutting 

 

[Dave T]

1 minute ago, High Peak Rhino said:

Awesome game. Imagine if that had been in front of a full house at Old Trafford...

We have had two world class finals. Maybe we should stop criticising our comp and bigging up other sports and the NRL and celebrating what we have and fill the grounds.