NRL Grand Final: The Twittersphere reacts

Breakfast radio host and original member of Hi5 Charli Robinson (remember that?) couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Sam Burgess.

Hmm...thoughts on taking a little break to check this out @SamBurgess8 ??? 🐰😳 OMG #NRLGF @SSFCRABBITOHS @TripleM_NRL pic.twitter.com/9iN9ZDw3pL

— charli robinson (@Charli_Robinson) October 5, 2014

Surfing pro Sally Fitzgibbons lets her thoughts be known from Portugal!

Amazing moment for @SSFCRABBITOHS Winning the @NRL GrandFinal!Could feel the electric atmosphere through @TripleM_NRL call!! #Goosebumps

— Sally Fitzgibbons (@Sally_Fitz) October 5, 2014

The kid had a blinder, and we also love this pic!

Doesn't Alex Johnston have a bright future in the #NRL! #NRLGF pic.twitter.com/zG1UIhsqL7

— NRL (@NRL) October 5, 2014

Australian NFL player Jesse "The Monsta" Williams gives GI a shoutout, with a cheeky mention of Russell Crowe too.

Congratz Bala @greg_inglis @russellcrowe

— Jesse Williams (@ThaMonstar) October 5, 2014

Australian cycling champ Anna Meares sends her congratulations to the Bunnies.

So many congratulations #Rabbitohs on a goosebump win #NRLGF @RusselCroweSpen @greg_inglis #congrats #enjoy #premiers

— Anna Meares (@AnnaMeares) October 5, 2014

Tennis star Casey Dellacqua sums it up perfectly.

How tough is Sam Burgess?!?! "Yeah um I think I just cracked my eyeball" #toughastheycome 😳 @SamBurgess8

— caseydellacqua (@caseydellacqua) October 5, 2014

Dave Warner takes some time out from playing dad to his new girl.

I must say what a courageous effort by @SamBurgess8 well done!! Thoroughly deserve it. Best team won the comp I have to say it.

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) October 5, 2014

The performance of both sides got the respect from this NRL star!

Everything I expected. Great game of footy. Congrats bunnies

— jarryd hayne (@jarrydhayne_1) October 5, 2014

A former Socceroo appreciates the deft footwork of GI.

Powerful, surging runs forward, perfectly weighted kick to set up a try - what a player Greg Inglis is - brilliant. #NRLGF

— Ned Zelic (@NedZelic) October 5, 2014

The plaudits from NRL players came thick and fast.
 

Congratulations to @SSFCRABBITOHS winning the @NRL grandfinal. Great effort for the @NRL_Bulldogs pic.twitter.com/M3MMnHEgJI

— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) October 5, 2014

Congrats to @SSFCRABBITOHS on a fantastic season. A well deserved premiership. I'm pleased for all the loyal Souths fans. Enjoy it!

— Cameron Smith (@camsmith9) October 5, 2014

What a moment this was!

One picture. More than 1000 words. #NRLGF #GloryGlory pic.twitter.com/gUcG2DXWoB

— Wide World of Sports (@WWOS9) October 5, 2014