Video - Wakefield Trinity 25 Catalans Dragons 24: Winning is becoming a habit for Wildcats

Yesterday’s 25-24 victory over Catalans Dragons at the Magic Weekend in Newcastle was Wakefield’s ninth in 10 games since coach Chris Chester took charge before Easter.

A week after beating leaders Warrington Wolves, they shattered Catalans Dragons’ hopes of going top of First Utility Super League thanks to Jacob Miller’s sensational drop goal from halfway, with two minutes remaining.

It was another amazing victory for Trinity, who trailed 14-0 in the first half and were behind in the final quarter.

Miller had a fine game and was a deserved match-winner, though Liam Finn’s goal kicking – converting all four tries – was crucial.

In contrast, Pat Richards, normally one of the best in the business, hit the target just twice from six attempts.

Most impressively, Wakefield’s pack – missing suspended duo Scott Moore and Anthony England – stood up to Catalans’ giant forwards.

It took 17 minutes for the deadlock to be broken.

But then Catalans took control with quick-fire tries by Justin Horo, Jodie Broughton and Tony Gigot and it seemed Wakefield’s bubble might have burst.

Instead, their fightback showed just how far they have come under Chester.

Ben Jones-Bishop’s touchdown, from a mistake by Vincent Duport, cut the interval deficit to eight points at the break.

Four minutes into the second half Miller’s kick caused chaos in the Dragons defence and the same player then hurled out a long pass, on the half-volley, to Joe Arundel and Jones-Bishop dived over at the corner.