The Nathan Friend flip: How social media reacted

Nathan Friend flipping his way into league history. Photo / YouTube

Social media has gone into a frenzy after Nathan Friend's back flip pass led to one of the tries of the year in the Warriors' 28-14 win over Melbourne Storm.

Andrew Voss on commentary said it "may be one of the greatest pieces of gymnastics rugby league you'll ever see" and the pictures put into perspective how remarkable Friend's pass really was.

@09friendy Most amazing piece of play I have ever seen let alone called!!!!

— Andrew Voss (@AndrewVossy) July 12, 2015

Friend's pass has gone viral all around the world with BBC Sport's parody account, BBC Sporf, tweeting it during their coverage of the men's final at Wimbledon. It seems even the Aussies are impressed too - least of all Mr Voss.

Since last night's game Nathan Friend has tweeted seven times from his own account and retweeted 14 separate links to his pass and who can blame him? It was one of the most inspirational pieces of instinctive play you'll ever see on a sports field.

Sports Illustrated tweeted a link to their 1.13million followers with a typically American caption that led to a "score for the Warriors.

Watch: This rugby player’s between-the-legs, mid-air backflip pass led to a score http://t.co/94PI5EP3BY pic.twitter.com/9KjUdqpmqB

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 12, 2015

Nathan Friend with the greatest try assist of all time?!?!https://t.co/IqWjTAnOVH#NRLWarriorsStorm

— Sportsbet.com.au (@sportsbetcomau) July 12, 2015

Nathan Friend's wild gymnastics-like back-flip pass sets up a Try of the Season candidate: ▶️ http://t.co/9UyLQ5Tt3o pic.twitter.com/TwHQoeA3aN

— Bleacher Report AUS (@BR_Aus) July 12, 2015

The irony of @09friendy's profile. "Vertically challenged?" I think not mate! Great try. pic.twitter.com/ByfYaofgRJ

— NRLCEO Fantasy Footy (@Fantasy_NRLCEO) July 12, 2015

All Black Jerome Kaino applauded Friend's efforts and it's been enjoyed by everyone here in New Zealand.

That @NZWarriors try thou!!!! @09friendy is superman

— Jerome Kaino (@jeromekaino) July 12, 2015

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Proving not even the NWO Wolfpack and @RealKevinNash can stop the @09friendy & @NZWarriors #cheehoo #nzwarriors4life pic.twitter.com/7qZ3YXaAGr

— Food Dragon (@lastfooddragon) July 12, 2015