Wakey-Wakey: Trinity’s rapid rise and Grand Final run shocks fans from long slumber

Wakefield Trinity, once described as a 'shambles,' have reached their maiden Super League Grand Final where they will face Warrington in front of more than 70,000 supporters. The turnaround began approximately 965 days ago and accelerated after boyhood fan Matt Ellis completed a takeover of the club in late 2023, backed by £10 million in investment. The remarkable rise from obscurity to a Grand Final appearance has stunned the rugby league world.