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Melbourne Vs. Wests Tigers |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 8 June, 2012 |
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| AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC | ||
| Wests Tigers 10 defeated Melbourne 6 | ||
| Melbourne | Wests Tigers | |
| 6 | FINAL SCORE | 10 |
| 1 | TRIES | 2 |
| 0/1 | CONVERSION KICKS | 0/2 |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: S Hayne |
| Touch judges: J Younis & Adam Reid |
The Wests Tigers have a great opportunity to extend their winning streak to seven matches when they clash against a weakened Melbourne Storm tonight at AAMI Park. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
The Tigers have rediscovered their attacking mojo as evidenced by last week’s thumping 40 nil victory over a hapless Raiders outfit.
Key stars Benji Marshall, Chris Lawrence, Lote Tuqiri, Robbie Farah and Beau Ryan shone in unison in attack as they put the green machine to the sword at Canberra stadium.
The Raiders were awful last week and the Tigers will have a much tougher time breaking down the Storm. However competitive they are, they will hurt when missing key players on to Origin duty.
Storm trio Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk will not take their place for Melbourne tonight, while the Tigers are missing captain Robbie Farah.
Prediction
For the first time this season, we will see the Storm in action without their three superstars. It will be interesting to observe how well Melbourne play without the key Queenslanders.
English five-eighth Gareth Widdop will be responsible for igniting Melbourne’s attack, and is certainly capable of doing so given his form thus far in 2012.
Widdop has established himself as one of the NRL’s best five-eighth’s this season. His running game is exceptional so the Tigers will have to shut him down if they are to control Melbourne’s attack.
If Widdop is allowed to dominate from fullback with his passing and running game, Melbourne’s backline will cause trouble particularly if Matthew Duffie, Justin O’Neill, Will Chambers and Dane Nielson come into play.
The preceding players are among some of the best finishers in the NRL and will make the Tigers pay on the scoreboard if Tim Sheen’s men fail to stop Widdop from igniting the Storm’s attack.
If Widdop is kept quite however, Melbourne will struggle to create attacking opportunities, and the Tigers should have enough creativity in them to win this contest.
Despite missing Farah, the Tigers still possess Marshall, Lawrence, Tuqiri and Ryan who are all in great form at the moment.
With confidence currently sky high after six consecutive wins, the Tigers will chance their arm tonight and Melbourne may struggle to keep up on the scoreboard without the guidance and creativity of Slater, Smith and Cronk.
Despite missing the above trio, Melbourne will make the Tigers work extremely hard for a win tonight, and are capable of producing the upset. Tim Sheen’s men however have momentum and still possess enough class in their side to get home in a tight contest.
Tigers by 10
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9:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:42pm | Report comment
The Tigers have held off a fast finishing Storm outfit to prevail by just four points at AAMI Park. Melbourne had a wonderful chance to win the contest at the death but Kelly produced a shocking kick that Blair easily regathered for the Tigers. Overall though, Melbourne tried really hard, particularly in defence where they kept the Tigers scoreless in the first half. The Tigers however came to life early in the second half with tries to Tuqiri and Utai. Melbourne however hung on well and began to dominate the latter stages of the second half as they pressed the Tigers line. The Tigers however eventually held on just and have secured their seventh win in succession. Melbourne however have plenty to be proud of tonight and had Cronk, Smith and Slater played, the Storm would have run out winners again. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:38pm | Report comment
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Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:37pm | Report comment
80′ – Kelly with a shocking kick that Blair regathers on the full and the Tigers will hold on here and secure the win….
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
79′ – Widdop with a break but Ryan saves the day and produces the tackle. Storm get six again as Tuqiri fails to regain the football when it was on the ground. Storm right on the attack and they have a chance to win it!
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:35pm | Report comment
78′ – Duffie returns the football now for Melbourne and the Storm are finishing the better here as the Tigers give away possession with bad kicks.
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:34pm | Report comment
77′ – Vave has been terrific for the Storm tonight with some big blockbusting runs. He has bent the Tigers defence backwards. Widdop with a bomb and Hoffman loses possession and the Tigers regather the football.
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:33pm | Report comment
76′ – Tigers over the halfway here as Sironen finds Tuqiri who goes on a great run down the sideline. Tigers right on the attack as Marshall produces a chip kick but Melbourne get the 20 metre tap as Ayshford fails to regather the kick.
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:32pm | Report comment
NO TRY STORM – O’Neill with a great effort but his leg was on the line and the Tigers get the 20 metre tap. Let off for the Tigers there and they are feeling very nervous now.
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:31pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Blair with a grubber and Melbourne are appealing for a try here as O’Neill bats the football back into the field of play and Hoffman looks to have grounded the football here…
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:30pm | Report comment
73′ – Marshall with a bomb and O’Neill once again fails to defuse the football but the Storm get the penalty. Tuqiri is penalised for offside and the Storm dodge a bullet.
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
72′ – Melbourne are right back in this and have done very well tonight without Cronk, Smith and Slater. Tigers need to stay composed here. Melbourne with a great set here as Widdop puts up a bomb but the Tigers reclaim possession.
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Wddop misses a big kick and that means Melbourne will have to score another try to win this…
Storm 6
Tigers 10
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Nielson scores for the Storm and that’s a big call. He didn’t look to have grounded the football but the video referee rules otherwise. We have a great finish coming up!
Storm 6
Tigers 10
10:18pm
Blaze said | 10:18pm | Report comment
Try? I would have agreed with benefit of the doubt… Not that it matters, but who are these video refs kidding..
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Nielson muscles his way over and scores in the corner I think. Have Ryan and Humble held him up?
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
68′ – Widdop with a big break as he chips and chases the football. Utai then misses it completely as Blair eventually kicks the football dead. Storm will get the line drop-out and need to score here to get the crowd really pumped up.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
68′ – Utai with a great run here as Marshall kicks deep shortly after. Melbourne now working it out from their own half as the Tigers look to force an error.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
67′ – Kelly with another grubber but Ryan does very well to regather and stay in the field of play. Melbourne tested the Tigers defence there but Blair in particular produced a great tackle on Ryles to halt Melbourne’s attack.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
65′ – Utai regathers a Kelly grubber but he is trapped in-goal and the Storm will get a line drop-out. Melbourne building pressure nicely here but they have to crack the Tigers soon.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
64′ – Ryan plays at a Quinn kick and the Storm will get possession back. Melbourne are right on the attack and need to score here one would think to really get the crowd going.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
63′ – Marshall with a kick but it goes dead in-goal and the Storm get another 20 metre tap. Storm are still in this but need a try soon just to get the Tigers nervous.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
62′ – Melbourne with a good set as Widdop tries a chip and chase but Heighington gets the football back for the Tigers.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
60′ – Bell with a forward pass here to Heighington and the Tigers once again squander a wonderful opportunity to put Melbourne to the sword. Tim Sheens will not be happy with that.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
59′ – Marshall with a kick and it goes straight to O’Neill who then finds Quinn who loses possession. Tigers will go on the attack and they have another great opportunity to secure the points here. Melbourne are making too many errors now.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
58′ – Widdop with a bomb and Ryan who has been safe all night defuses the football well. Tigers are comfortable in possession at the moment as Utai produces a good run.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
57′ – Tigers with a grubber but the Storm get another 20 metre restart. Melbourne continue to defend well as the Tigers look for the killer blow here.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
56′ – Widdop with a grubber and it goes dead just. Melbourne however produced a great set and the Tigers were back peddaling there. Tigers now win the penalty and all of Melbourne’s hard work is undone. Tigers to go back on the attack.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
55′ – Tuqiri with a grubber down the short side but it goes dead and Melbourne get the 20 metre tap. Storm are hanging on here but another try for the Tigers should prove to be the final nail in the coffin.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
54′ – Kelly with a deep kick and the Tigers produced a great defensive set there. Utai now returns the football and the Tigers are already near the halfway on tackle two. Tigers dominating territory.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
53′ – Marshall with a good grubber and Duffie regathers the football but is pinned deep in his own half. Tigers now full of energy in a defence as Melbourne struggle to hold on.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
52′ – Tigers win a scrum against the feed. What a moment!!!! Now they get the penalty and are off the hook. What a crazy few moments there but Bellamy will not be happy with that.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
50′ – Tuqiri fails to defuse a Widdop cross field kick and the Storm will get the scrum feed just 10 metres out. Tigers now under big pressure here.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
50′ – Vave with a huge run for Melbourne but the Tigers stop him just….
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:01pm
Matt said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Queue the tiger supporters who think they’re awesome for beating Melbourne. The fact they’re missing their core players is totally only a minor thing. What difference would slater, smith, crook and co make?
9:46pm
Blaze said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Queue the other supporters who just can’t appreciate a gutsy win by the tigers… They defended great and deserved the win. To blame the win on players missing is nothing but childish. I’m sure if the tigers lost you would be on here bagging them for not beating a “spineless” Melbourne even tho they had no farah….. It’s crystal clear that the tigers can’t please everyone but spare us the lame comments please.
11:26pm
Meesta Cool said | 11:26pm | Report comment
A team can only play against the team that faces them, Storm put in a creditable performance but were outplayed for most of the first 60 minutes… Well done to both teams. a good game in horrible conditions.
SOO season always causes a few upsets.. it’s all part of our game!.
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
49′ – Storm with a much needed penalty and they will go on the attack for the first time in the second half. What can Melbourne produce in attack here. Widdop has to take charge.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
48′ – Tigers with back to back tries here and they suddenly have some strong momentum for the first time in the match. Storm on the backfoot now as the Tigers work it up to the halfway. Marshall now kicks deep and finds O’Neill who this time regathers the football well.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Marshall misses and its 10-2 all of a sudden to the Tigers.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Utai scores for the Tigers as Ryan sets up the Kiwi winger as he beats Quinn before passing to Utai. Too easy for the Tigers and Melbourne are opening up now.
Storm 2
Tigers 10
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
45′ – Tigers with the early try in the second half and that will give them the confidence to go on with this now perhaps. Marshall kicks early from inside the forty and O’Neill knocks the football on. Bad error from O’Neill and the Tigers will go back on the attack. Back to back tries anyone?
Storm 2
Tigers 6
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Marshall misses and it remains 6-2 Tigers.
Storm 2
Tigers 6
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Tuqiri with an early try in the second half and that’s just what the Tigers needed. Great second phase play there from Marshall and Heighington in particular.
Storm 2
Tigers 6
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Tuqiri looks to have scored here out wide unless Duffie produces a great tackle ball and all. Has he held him up?
Storm 2
Tigers 2
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
42′ – Tigers get the penalty as Woods is stripped of possession. Tigers have to score soon just to get themselves going here against a very spirited Storm defence.
Storm 2
Tigers 2
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
41′ – Storm with a good set as they work it up to the halfway. Widdop kicks deep and finds Ryan who returns the football for the Tigers. The rain also continues to pour at AAMI Park.
Storm 2
Tigers 2
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Storm with possession
Storm 2
Tigers 2
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
In a tryless first half, the Tigers have struggled to crack a Storm defence which has defended very admirably at times tonight. The Storm scrambled so well in that first half, particularly when O’Neill stopped Tuqiri from scoring a certain try thanks to an ankle tap. Quinn also held up Marshall earlier in the first half when the Kiwi seemed destined to score. The Storm however are struggling in attack and have failed to find their groove without Cronk, Slater and Smith. Defence however wins big matches and Melbourne are well on their way to producing a win if they continue to defend aswell as they did in the first half.
HALFTIME:
Storm 2
Tigers 2
8:49pm
Blaze said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Tigers are definitely on par in defense with the storm tonight…
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
40′ – Melbourne get the penalty and they will now go for penalty goal. Melbourne against the odds will go in tied with the Tigers here. They have defended very well tonight.
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Widdop converts and its 2 all.
HALFTIME:
Storm 2
Tigers 2
8:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:34pm | Report comment
39′ – Ryan saves a try as Blair grubbers in-goal and the ball takes a deflection and he has to force a drop-out. Storm will go back on the attack and have one last chance to hit the lead. Tigers go for a short drop-out and Nielson regathers the football for Melbourne.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:32pm | Report comment
38′ – Storm now win a penalty and will go back on the attack but they are starting to tire, particularly out wide where the Tigers are causing them problems with second phase play.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
37′ – Kelly kicks deep and Ryan returns the football. Ryan has been busy for the Tigers tonight and is yet to make a mistake. Tigers no spread it wide and they make great yardage through Lawrence. Melbourne however eventually regather possession as Murdoch Masila throws an intercept pass.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
35′ – Marshall with a bomb and its allowed to bounce and Duffie eventually regathers the football. Storm are prepared to grind out a victory here no matter how shallow the result.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:29pm | Report comment
35′ – Kelly with a bomb and Ryan defuses the football yet again. Not too much happening in attack from the Storm but they are still within reach here. Their defence is keeping them in this contest.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
33′ – Marshall with a bad kick and he finds Duffie who was under no pressure. Melbourne continue to make strong yardage up the middle here and are keeping the Tigers honest upfront.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27pm | Report comment
33′ – Kelly kicks deep and finds Tuqiri who returns for the Tigers and we are still tryless here after nearly 33 minutes. Melbourne defending well.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:26pm | Report comment
32′ – Tuqiri knocks the football on from a set piece and the Storm survive yet again. Melbourne are hanging on here well and the Tigers will continue to grow frustrated here.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
31′ – Marshall with a great grubber and Duffie fails to defuse the football yet again and the Tigers will get the scrum. Tigers with a great chance to post their first try against a determined Melbourne defence.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:24pm | Report comment
30′ – Good set in defence from the Tigers here as Ryan returns the football for the Tigers and reaches the forty metre line. Tigers on the attack.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
29′ – Sironen with a bad grubber and Duffie defuses the football easily. Melbourne however pinned deep in their own territory as the crowd bays for a penalty.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
27′ – Widdop with bomb and Ryan once again defuses the football well. Ryan wins the penalty now and the Tigers will get easy passage out of their own half. Melbourne however are still level with the Tigers here and Wests might be getting frustrated with the nil all scoreline.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
26′ – Marshall with a kick and Quinn gets to the football on the full. Melbourne’s backline has been outstanding tonight as they work it up to the halfway.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
25′ – Storm kind of resemble a Parramatta in attack at the moment. Widdop with a grubber and he regathers the football but Hoffman is eventually tackled and its a change over for the Tigers. Storm are all over the place in attack but thats understandable considering the firepower they are missing.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
23′ – Marshall with a bomb and Duffie defuses the football well for Melbourne. Storm now win their first penalty and will go on the attack.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
23′ – Widdop with a kick and he finds Ryan who then finds Utai who returns the football. Both teams evenly matched at the moment upfront.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
22′ – Marshall with a kick and Duffie now returns for the Storm. The longer this game stays close, the better it will be for the Storm. They are full of belief at the moment.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
21′ – Widdop with a kick and Ryan returns the football for the Tigers. Tigers have tried plenty in attack tonight but the Storm have held firm and remain without peer when it comes to scrambling in defence.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
20′ – O’Neill saves a try as he ankle taps Tuqiri after Lawrence made a huge break for the Tigers out wide. Melbourne however scramble very well as Gallowy kicks and finds Duffie. Great defence from the Storm.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
19′ – Widdop now with a kick and Tuqiri has to race back and regather possession. Storm now pinning the Tigers deep in their own half and Melbourne are dominating territory at the moment.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
18′- Marshall with a kick and Quinn returns now for Melbourne. Quinn has produced some big defensive plays thus far.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
17′ – Widdop with another bomb and Ryan defuses the football well. Melbourne not offering too much in attack but they are matching the Tigers upfront at the moment.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
17′ – Marshall with an early kick and Duffie returns the football well for the Storm. This match continues to be an arm wrestle but the Tigers are just getting the better of territory.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
16′ – Duffie with a bomb and Tuqiri regains possession easily for the Tigers. Melbourne disorganised in attack there and that’s where they will miss Slater, Cronk and Smith.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
14′ – Forward pass here from Humble and the Storm will get the football back on the halfway. Melbourne have done really well here thus far and are well in this contest.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
13′ – Sironen with a grubber and Duffie has to force the football dead and the Tigers will get the drop-out. Melbourne though are producing some strong defence here and are up for this.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
11′ – Great set from Melbourne here as Widdop puts up a bomb but Utai regains possession for the Tigers. Ayshford loses possession but the referee rules that a Melbourne player played at the football. Tigers will get the scrum feed here.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
11′ – Great defence from the Storm here as Quinn defuses a Marshall cross field kick. Melbourne are still hard to penetrate even without their three superstars.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
10′ – Duffie fails to defuse a Marshall grubber and the Kiwi captain regains the football but is denied by a great tackle from Quinn. Great defence from Quinn but the Tigers go back on the attack with the scrum.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
8′ – Tigers muscling up in defence here as the Storm struggle for yardage. Widdop now kicks early and Ryan returns the football for the Tigers in good field position just metres from the halfway.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
7′ – Tigers bracing themselves for a low scoring game tonight after taking the penalty goal. Tigers now work it out from their own half as Humble kicks deep and finds Duffie but the Tigers chase is superb.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 2 nil Tigers.
Storm 0
Tigers 2
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
5′ – Storm concede a penalty and the Tigers will go for goal here in a surprise decision. Melbourne will be happy with that.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
4′ – Marshall with another early kick and this time its a 40/20. Great kick from Marshall and the Tigers will go on the attack.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
3′ – Widdop with a bomb and Ryan defuses it easily for the Tigers. Both teams in an arm wrestle at the moment.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
3′ – Marshall with an early kick but Duffie is aware and regains the football for Melbourne. Storm will start a set in good field position here.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
2′ – Widdop kicks deep and finds Ryan who has replaced Moltzen at fullback. Good kick from Widdop as Melbourne try to muscle up in defence now.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
1′- The Tigers have never won in Melbourne as they work it up to the halfway here. Marshall spreads and finds Sironen who kicks deep and finds Duffie at fullback.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Tigers with possession.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
In bad news for the Tigers, Tim Moltzen has succumbed to injury in the warm-up and is out tonight. Reddy comes into the side and Ryan will go to fullback. What effect will this have on the Tigers attack?
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now… Craig Bellamy will coach Melbourne for the 250th time tonight. What a dynasty he has helped create at Melbourne.
Storm 0
Tigers 0
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
We could have wet weather football today. Tigers flourished in wet conditions last week against Canberra but Melbourne will provide a much sterner test…
7:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:28pm | Report comment
Can the Storm stop a red hot Tigers outfit tonight without Cronk, Smith and Slater? Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering what should be an entertaining encounter between two teams in great form at the moment. The Tigers have won their last six matches but tonight face a Storm side that has not lost at AAMI Park this season and have only lost the one match overall this year. Melbourne however will play without their three superstars for the first time this season and may find it difficult to contain a Tigers side containing an in form Benji Marshall. Can the Storm maintain their unbeaten record at home or will the Tigers win seven straight? Join us and leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
7:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05pm | Report comment
Storm have Will Chambers and Michael Greenfield out. Anthony Quinn into the centres and Sika Manu onto the bench for Melbourne. The Daily Telegraph reports that Chambers might actually miss the rest of the season for the Storm. Very unfortunate given that he has played very well thus far in 2012.