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Melbourne Vs. Brisbane |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 25 May, 2012 |
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| AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC | ||
| Melbourne 34 defeated Brisbane 10 | ||
| Melbourne | Brisbane | |
| 34 | FINAL SCORE | 10 |
| 6 | TRIES | 2 |
| 5/6 | CONVERSION KICKS | 1/2 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: T Archer |
| Touch judges: R Turner & Adam Reid |
The Brisbane Broncos have made the bold move of resting three State of Origin stars, but will the Melbourne Storm be able to take advantage at home? Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEDT.
For the first time in season 2012, Melbourne come into a match on the back of a defeat and will be keen to get back to winning ways against a weakened Broncos outfit.
The Storm suffered a 12-10 loss to Cronulla two weeks ago with key trio Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith kept relatively quite against the Sharks.
The preceding trio however will be full of confidence tonight given that they played key roles in Queensland’s victory over New South Wales on Wednesday night.
Brisbane meanwhile have decided to rest Origin players Sam Thaiday, Justin Hodges and Petero Civoniceva.
Fellow Origin stars Ben Hannant and Matt Gillett will back up for Brisbane tonight, but their presence may not be enough to stop Melbourne from attaining another victory at their AAMI Park fortress.
Prediction
The withdrawal of Broncos players Thaiday, Hodges and Civoniceva has taken the spice out of what would have been a tremendous contest between two of the NRL’s best teams.
Brisbane are currently sitting second on the NRL ladder but have lost their past two matches against the Warriors and Sea Eagles respectively.
By resting key players, the Broncos have left themselves exposed somewhat against a Melbourne side that will be at full strength.
With Thaiday and Civoniceva out, forwards Ben Te’o, Josh McGuire, Alex Glenn, Scott Anderson and Corey Parker will have to defend strongly up the middle in order to keep Cameron Smith from dictating play for Melbourne.
The absence of Hodges out wide also robs Brisbane of arguably their best attacking player. Gillett will play out in the centres, but he faces a tough ask containing in form Storm centre Dane Nielson.
With the Broncos minus a few representative players, the result of this match could be decided during the opening twenty minutes.
Melbourne have made a habit of scoring points early at home and will look to put the Broncos to the sword during the opening half hour.
If the Storm do score early, Slater, Cronk, Smith and Gareth Widdop will hit their groove and Brisbane could be in for a long night.
The longer this match stays close however; the Broncos will build in confidence and will fancy their chances of perhaps attaining their best win of the season.
With so much class on the sidelines however, Brisbane may just lack the composure and skill to stick with Melbourne for the full eighty minutes.
Storm by 10
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10:01pm
turbodewd said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Apart from the weather why schedule a Melbourne home game 2 days after Origin?!?! ABSURD!
How can you expect Melbournites to attend SOO one day then back up 2 days later for the club game. This game should have been a full house – it shouldnt have been 2 days after Origin 1. Hopeless.
11:03pm
Bill Larkin said | 11:03pm | Report comment
I think they were counting on the Maroon supporters staying a couple of days extra to watch the Broncos. It backfired, but you also have to remember this was the coldest and wettest May day in 20 years.
9:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:33pm | Report comment
The Storm are now six points clear of second placed Brisbane after beating the Broncos convincingly tonight. The Broncos had their chance early in the second half to post points and close the gap to four, but some superb Melbourne defence kept them out. The Storm then with their first attacking chance of the second half managed to score a try, and from there, it was just one way traffic. Melbourne were once again superb tonight and have provided another masterclass in attack and defence infront of the AAMI Park faithful. Lowrie, Hoffman and Hinchcliffe were all outstanding for the Storm and Slater, Smith and Cronk were yet again masterful in attack. Yes the Broncos were understrength but Melbourne powered on to a great victory against a Brisbane side still possessing some terrific players. Overall, the Storm were too good tonight and the Broncos have now lost their third consecutive match. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
79′ – Storm now looking to finish with a flurry here as the clock counts down to fulltime….
FULLTIME:
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
78′ – Forward pass to Copley and the Broncos yet again are denied points late in the contest. Great defence from Melbourne so late in the contest. Great attitude from the home side.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
76′ – Crowd of 13,200 have made their way to AAMI Park to watch another Melbourne masterclass. Wallace now has the football for Brisbane but this match has lost much of its intensity. Melbourne now make an error and the Broncos will go back on the attack.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
75′ – Widdop regathers possession for Melbourne as Duffie nearly makes a break shortly after. Melbourne now go on the counter attack but Brisbane are defending well here.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
75′ – Anderson now makes a break after getting a pass from Wallace. Brisbane on the attack now as Reed goes close to scoring…
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
74′ – Nielson has been pushed into touch here as Melbourne made big inroads down field. Brisbane however hang on in defence and get the turnover. Both teams just going through the motions now
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
72′ – Wallace with a grubber and he nearly regathers his own kick but he knocks the football on. Melbourne with the handover now.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
72′ – The Broncos are out of interchanges now as Hala is removed from the field of play. There has been a long break in play here but play resumes now with Brisbane on the attack.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
71′ – Hala has been stretchered off here and that’s bad news for the Broncos forward after producing such a great run earlier on. What a shame.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
71′ – Hala with a tremendous run but he has now fallen down injured and is clutching at a knee. Shocking injury considering what the young forward did earlier with the run.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
69′ – Wallace loses possession as he is hit by strong Melbourne defence. Storm back on the attack and should be favoured to reach 40 before fulltime… Slater however loses the football shortly after and Brisbane survive.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
68′ – Handover to Brisbane as Ryles tries to find Slater but the QLD no.1 loses possession. Melbourne however are just enjoying the last ten minutes here as they muscle up in defence. Brisbane under enormous pressure here.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
67′ – Melbourne regain possession as Norman produces an offload that is regathered by Lowrie. Brisbane making too many errors now and the Storm should make them pay here. Storm now get the penalty and will go on the attack.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
65′ – Widdop with a high kick and Hoffman lets the football bounce and it just goes dead. Brisbane however face a long 15 minutes to fulltime. Melbourne are not finished with scoring yet.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
64′ – Wallace with a little kick over the top and Duffie goes without the football but the Storm get the turnover as Beale knocked the football on first.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
64′ – The Melbourne machine is running full steam now as Ryles produces a good run. Cronk now with a bomb and Austin does well to defuse the football and its a 20 metre restart for Brisbane.
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Widdop converts and its 34-10 Melbourne. Would the score had been different had Thaiday, Hodges and Civoniceva played?
Storm 34
Broncos 10
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – O’Neill intercepts the football and scores under the posts. Melbourne putting the icing on the cake now. Gillett with a great chase but its to no avail.
Storm 32
Broncos 10
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
59′ – Ryles loses possession and the Broncos dodge a bullet. Brisbane though are at death’s door here and look set to lose their third straight match. Melbourne just too good at full strength.
Storm 28
Broncos 10
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
58′ – Melbourne have scored some great tries tonight and are back to there clinical best after a tough showing against Cronulla. Melbourne already up to the halfway here. Hoffman with a great run after getting a pass from Smith. Smith with a neat grubber and Hoffman has to play at the football and Melbourne get the drop-out. Everything the Storm touch is turning to gold now…
Storm 28
Broncos 10
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Widdop converts and its 28-10 Melbourne.
Storm 28
Broncos 10
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Great play by O’Neill who combined with Slater earlier in the play to send the fullback on his way. Game over now?
Storm 26
Broncos 10
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Slater regathers a Wallace kick and then races away to score. Double checking for a knock on here…
Storm 22
Broncos 10
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
55′ – Cronk with a bomb and Reed defuses the football well and Brisbane get the 20 metre tap. Good defence from the Broncos and they remain in this contest despite Melbourne’s slick attack.
Storm 22
Broncos 10
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
54′ – Wallace with a forward pass and Melbourne will go back on the attack. Brisbane needed to get a good kick-chase going on there but they have gifted Melbourne great field position here.
Storm 22
Broncos 10
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Parker misses and it remains 22-10 Storm.
Storm 22
Broncos 10
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Te’o scores for the Broncos as he muscles his way over the line. Brisbane needed that try and they are back in this contest now.
Storm 22
Broncos 10
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
49′ – Norman with a nice grubber kick and Slater is forced to bat the football dead. Broncos remain on the attack but the Storm are standing firm in defence.
Storm 22
Broncos 6
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
48′ – Double knock on ruled here but the Broncos get the feed on halfway and Gillett runs the football now. Broncos have to score soon to get themselves back in the contest. Melbourne are a tough nut to crack though.
Storm 22
Broncos 6
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
48′ – Hinchcliffe and Hoffman are doing their claims for a NSW Origin birth no harm tonight. I would pick these two players come June. Smith with a long kick and Copley returns the football for Brisbane. Melbourne now in control.
Storm 22
Broncos 6
8:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:50pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Widdop converts and its 22-6 Melbourne. Storm should hold on now after defending so well earlier on.
Storm 22
Broncos 6
8:49pm
Roarsome said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Too late now though the offside might have been worth a look.
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8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Cronk with a grubber and Lowrie regathers and then finds Slater who scores under the posts. What a side Melbourne are. They were under pressure earlier on but they now post points immediately.
Storm 20
Broncos 6
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
44′ – Norman with a bomb and Duffie defuses the football easily. Duffie now with a great run soon after and Melbourne reach the halfway. Widdop now makes a break and Storm right on the attack.
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
43′ – Storm work it out from their own territory after defending numerous sets on their own line. Copley now returns the football for Brisbane and its all the Broncos early on in the second half.
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
42′ – Beale with a kick and Chambers regathers on the full and Melbourne survive in defence. The Storm are the complete package. Superb defence and attack from the NRL frontrunners.
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
42′ – Te’o now is down injured but Melbourne are defending very well at the moment. Te’o now clutches at his ankle but he is ok after a few nervous moments.
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
41′ – Greenfield is going off the field here as the Broncos get six to go. Broncos now with a great chance to close the gap.
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
41′ – Broncos right on the attack as Greenfield lost possession as he was hit in a crunching tackle. I think it was a shoulder charge from Te’o of all people. He was suspended earlier in the season for such a hit…
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Storm with possession and they will be keen to score first in the second half to perhaps establish a match winning lead. Can the Broncos respond?
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Melbourne have had to weather a lot of pressure from the Broncos tonight but they have sparked to life late in the first half to score two late tries and now lead by 10 points at halftime. Smith’s introduction changed the game for the Storm, who were struggling to contain Brisbane’s big men. The combination between Smith, Cronk and Slater however came to life late on and the Broncos have paid dearly late in the first half after Reed had equalised for the Broncos midway through the first stanza. Its a great game of football but the Broncos have to score first in the second half if they are chance of causing the upset.
HALFTIME:
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:26pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:26pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Widdop misses and it remains a 10 point gap to Melbourne.
Geez Brisbane have conceded back to back tries here. They were level five minutes earlier and now face a 10 point defecit heading into halftime.
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Chambers scores for Melbourne as Cronk and Slater combine on the edge and tear Brisbane apart. Clinical Melbourne at their best right on halftime…
Storm 16
Broncos 6
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
37′ – Storm now work it out from their own half as Hoffman goes on a strong run. Widdop sprints down field now as Slater, Smith and Cronk combine nicely. Cronk with a bomb and Reed loses possession and the Storm will get the line-drop out. What a set from Melbourne leading into halftime.
Storm 12
Broncos 6
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Widdop converts and its 12-6 Melbourne.
Storm 12
Broncos 6
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Lowrie scores his second try here as Cronk produces a neat grubber and Lowrie regathers and scores. No problems this time with the try…
Storm 10
Broncos 6
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
32′ – Storm now on the attack as Smith puts in a grubber kick and Wallace is trapped in-goal. Melbourne will get the drop-out. Great run by Hinchcliffe earlier.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
31′ – Wallace with a chip over the top and Hoffman regathers possession and finds Wallace yet again. Great play from the NSW hopeful but the Storm regather possession.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
30′ – Cronk makes a break and finds Lowrie who finds Slater who knocks the football on with the tryline begging. Hoffman regathers possession for the Broncos and Brisbane dodge a bullet.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
29′ – Hunt with a kick now and its fielded easily by O’Neill but is met in a solid tackle by Glenn. Very physical contest at the moment.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
28′ – Glenn tries to regather a McCullough kick but loses possession and the Storm regain the footbal. Great defence by Melbourne and both teams are showing why they are on top of the NRL ladder. Cronk now with a crack at a 40/20 but Hoffman returns now for the Broncos.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
26′ – Storm now concede the penalty on the last tackle here for Lowe’s aggression and Melbourne will go under pressure here. Brisbane with a great chance to hit the lead after defending their own line moments earlier.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
26′ – Brisbane have done well to hang on here and now Glenn goes on a good run as Brisbane reach the halfway. Parker now gets up swinging punches at Lowe and a little bit of argie bargie begins.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
23′ – Storm do get the dropout though and Brisbane will be forced to defend another set of six here. Widdop with a nice grubber into the in-goal. Chambers however loses possession and the Broncos have survived here. Big moment in the contest.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
NO TRY STORM – Cronk has been disallowed a try here and that’s a tough call against Melbourne. Should have been benefit of the doubt. Sorry for jumping the gun.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Cronk runs the football and muscles his way past three defenders and scores. What a player!
Storm 10
Broncos 6
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
22′ – Broncos have lost possession from the kickoff and Melbourne will go back on the attack. Strong defence by Melbourne there and they have forced a Brisbane error. Hannant was the man who lost possession. Melbourne with a chance to hit the lead again.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Parker converts from the sideline and its 6 all.
Broncos are well in this contest and are playing well despite the absence of Hodges, Thaiday and Civonciva.
Storm 6
Broncos 6
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Reed scores for Brisbane as the Broncos manufacture a left edge overlap and Reed stretches out and scores. Good hitback Brisbane.
Storm 6
Broncos 4
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
19′ – Wallace now puts up a bomb and the Broncos now get the penalty as Chambers is penalised for taking a player out here. Brisbane remain on the attack and have caused the Storm problems on the edges.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
17′ – Slater defuses a good Brisbane bomb and returns the football for Melbourne. Brisbane continue to match Melbourne pound for pound up the middle. Good run by Ryles now.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
16′ – Slater with a grubber and Brisbane defended well there as Hoffman regathers the football 20 metres out from Brisbane’s line. Good attitude from the Broncos in defence and Melbourne could not crack them.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
15′ – Melbourne get back to back penalties now and this could be a twelve point turnaround as the Storm go right on the attack after defending their line just moments earlier.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
They are a clinical side Roarsome but lets see if Brisbane can hit back here…
14′ – Storm intercept possession through Hinchcliffe and now Melbourne get the penalty. Melbourne defended well there and the Broncos did test them with Wallace and Hoffman prominent.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
12′ – Brisbane lose possession now and Hoffman has gone down injured here after colliding with Gillett. Nielson however has lost the football for Melbourne and the Broncos will go back on the attack. Good chance for Brisbane to hit back.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54pm | Report comment
11′ – Cronk combines with Slater and the fullback nearly goes through. Cronk then kicks deep and finds Hoffman on the full and the Broncos are just struggling to contain the Storm up the middle here.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
10′ – O’Neill returns the football now for Melbourne as Wallace kicks deep. Melbourne starting to dominate territory now after the Broncos started strongly early on.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
9′ – Storm now work it out from their own half as they reach Brisbane territory. Bromwich with a strong run now and Cronk kicks soon after and he finds grass. Beale now returns for Brisbane and the Storm are starting to find their groove here.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:52pm
Roarsome said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Could be a long night. Broncos blew two chances. Terrible defense from Hannant. One chance and Melbourne are in.
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7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Widdop converts and the Storm with their first real attacking chance of the match have scored the opening try. Great start from Melbourne.
Storm 6
Broncos 0
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Beautiful set piece move here as Cronk sets up Ryles up the middle who goes through a gap. Ryles then finds Lowrie on the inside who scores.
Storm 4
Broncos 0
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
5′ – Storm now get the penalty as the Broncos are penalised for being offside. Storm with their first real opportunity to pressure the Broncos.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
5′ – Broncos spread the football wide but Reed loses possession and the Storm get the turnover. Melbourne under pressure early here as the Broncos look sharp in attack.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
4′ – Cronk with a kick along the ground and he finds Hoffman who returns for Brisbane. The Broncos have started well here and they now get the penalty. Storm are in a dogfight tonight.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
2′ – Glenn with a strong run and he finds Reed. Wallace however knocks the football on soon after and the Storm get the turnover. Good run by Glenn earlier but the Storm survive.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
2′ – Storm with a strong set themselves as they reach Broncos territory. Hoffman now returns the football for Brisbane and both teams have started strongly here. Slater nearly made a break earlier on out wide.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:43pm | Report comment
1′ – Good set from Brisbane here as they go over the halfway. Wallace with a kick that goes high and finds Slater who returns the football for Melbourne. Hannant has been busy early on with two strong hittups.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Broncos with possession.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now… and its freezing in Melbourne. Cameron Smith will start from the bench for the Storm.
Storm 0
Broncos 0
7:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32pm | Report comment
Should the Broncos and Storm have played so soon after Origin? Should they have met earlier in the season?
7:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:23pm | Report comment
Its the top of the table clash tonight as the Storm host the Broncos. Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering what should be a great contest between Melbourne and Brisbane. The Broncos have rested Origin stars Thaiday, Hodges and Civoniceva while Melbourne are at full strength. Are the Broncos capable of causing the upset minus several Origin players, or will Melbourne maintain their unbeaten home record this season? This should be an entertaining and tough encounter so please leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
6:28pm
oikee said | 6:28pm | Report comment
Yes, i have got the fire on up here where i am, shocking night in Melbourne.
6:07pm
I'mastormtrooper2 said | 6:07pm | Report comment
I’m thinking the game will be tight, but I always put my faith and belief in the PURPLE ARMY … A big shout out to those league fans from Queensland who went down for the State of Origin and stayed for the Bronco’s v Storm game tonight … RUG UP EVERYONE AND GIVE IT UP FOR THE STORM!!! Won’t be too long before the Storm play the Bulldogs up here in Mackay – the home of Dane Nielsen and Ben Barba …
5:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:42pm | Report comment
Conditions that bad are they? What a shame… befitting though that the Storm should play on such a night
5:27pm
Jeff McGinn said | 5:27pm | Report comment
Hey Oikee, I hope your guys can play in Arctic conditions. it is the worst kind of day to play our game.. Freezing and wet and windy. The worst that even Victoria can produce… So bad I am staying home and watching it on TV .
Lucky if they get a crowd more than 5000 for the BEST game of the year because of the conditions.. but everyone not as wusssy as me!..
5:18pm
Alan said | 5:18pm | Report comment
Looking forward to your thoughts tonight Oikee as the match plays out. Melbourne at home however are such a tough nut to crack….
4:11pm
oikee said | 4:11pm | Report comment
Ripper, i have been waiting for this post all day.
Your going down tonight Storm, no cheap victory for you mob. We had Manly done and dusted, but tonight with our boys fresh, Wallace back, your gone. Gone i tell ya.
Broncos all the way to the finals this year, all the way baby.