Every Monday in League Express, we provide our readers with high quality, detailed match reports of every Super League match.
Our reporters nominate a ‘Gamestar’ from every match, who is essentially the man of the match. Here are the seven men that won it this week and the reasons provided by our writers.
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Match: Warrington Wolves 26-40 Wakefield Wildcats
Reporter: Tommy Marsden
Gamestar: Chris Riley
Comments: “It has to be Chris Riley with a hat-trick of tries against his parent club.”
Match: Huddersfield Giants 38-16 Catalan Dragons
Reporter: Ricky Wilby
Gamestar: Danny Brough
Comments: “Danny Brough had a hand in everything the Giants did, his kicking game was superb and he put the Giants on the front foot throughout the match.”
Match: Hull FC 18-18 Castleford Tigers
Reporter: Pete Stephenson
Gamestar: Marc Sneyd
Comments: “Marc Sneyd might not have had his goal-kicking boots on but the halfback showed glimpses of class and orchestrated his side around the field which will have had the home fans salivating for what’s to come next year.”
Match: Bradford Bulls 16-8 Wigan Warriors
Reporter: Aaron Bower
Gamestar: Lee Gaskell
Comments: “Lee Gaskell will be a star turn in the Championship next year; he gave one of the title contenders the run-around with a thrilling performance.”
Match: St Helens 44-22 Widnes Vikings
Reporter: Andy Donnelly
Gamestar: Alex Walmsley
Comments: “Alex Walmsley stood out among several impressive Saints forwards.”
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Match: Salford Red Devils 18-22 Leeds Rhinos
Reporter: Phil Caplan
Gamestar: Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Comments: “Much to admire on attack with some thrilling runs from such as Kallum Watkins, Rob Burrow, Niall Evalds and Greg Johnson. But the contest was won on the back of ceaseless, quality graft epitomised by Jamie Jones-Buchanan.”
Match: London Broncos 10-62 Hull Kingston Rovers
Reporter: Michael Butcher
Gamestar: Greg Eden
Comments: “Greg Eden tore the Broncos’ right side to shreds. If he can maintain this form he could be the catalyst for the Robins’ play-off push.”
