Wigan coach Matt Peet and St Helens counterpart Paul Rowley both lauded the impact of the Magic Weekend's relocation to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Peet specifically highlighted the 're-energised' concept, while Rowley pointed to the improved atmosphere and organisation at the new venue, suggesting it enhances the fan experience significantly.

Rowley also offered strong praise for the opposition, who have secured four consecutive league wins, scoring an impressive 180 points. He noted their dominant Challenge Cup final victory over Hull KR, 40-10, stating the team has been "absolutely on fire" since their semi-final clash. This suggests a formidable challenge for St Helens.

Despite injury setbacks, Rowley remains confident in his team's journey, citing a strong performance against Bradford as evidence of progress. He acknowledged that team development hasn't been as rapid as desired, but emphasized mitigation strategies are in place. The team's current fifth-place standing, level on points with Wigan, sets up an intriguing league competition.