Salford’s trio of misfits set to complete remarkable journey to Grand Final | Aaron Bower

10 October 2019 12:56
Gil Dudson, Krisnan Inu and Greg Burke will all be in the Salford Grand Final side, one year on from being involved with the Widnes squad who were relegatedThe sight of Salford walking out in the Super League Grand Final on Saturday evening will be barely believable for many of their supporters: but for three of their players in particular, it almost defies sporting logic. “If someone had said this would happen 12 months ago, I don’t know whether I’d have laughed or cried,” explains Gil Dudson, the Salford prop who has been pivotal in their run to a first Grand Final appearance.Dudson, Krisnan Inu and Greg Burke will all be in the Salford side on Saturday when they aim to secure a first title in 43 years, just one year on from being involved with the Widnes squad who were relegated from Super League with a whimper. There are personal tales of redemption throughout this Red Devils side, but few are as remarkable as this trio’s journey to the biggest game of the year. Related: Ambitious Toronto Wolfpack look to stir things up after promotion Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian