St George Illawarra Dragons vs Melbourne Storm: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 27 Jul 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
Mercurial Billy Slater for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL (Image: AAP)
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St George-Illa. Vs. Melbourne |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 28 July, 2012 |
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| WIN Stadium, Wollongong, NSW | ||
| St George-Illa. 26 defeated Melbourne 18 | ||
| St George-Illa. | Melbourne | |
| 26 | FINAL SCORE | 18 |
| 5 | TRIES | 3 |
| 3/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/3 |
| 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: B Cummins |
| Touch judges: J Younis & S Carrall |
Both the St George Illawarra Dragons and Melbourne Storm are in desperate need of a win – and the Storm finally welcome back superstar Billy Slater. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
Melbourne succumbed to one of their worst losses in years last week, tasting defeat against wooden spoon favourites Parramatta.
Despite dominating possession and territory, the Storm never looked convincing in attack as they struggled to penetrate an enthusiastic Eels defence.
The Storm are now riding a four match losing streak and face a real fight to maintain their position inside the top four with several teams biting at their heels.
In welcome news for Melbourne however, Slater makes his return from injury tonight and his class could prove to be the difference against the Dragons tonight.
The Dragons are coming off a heavy loss to South Sydney but the red V are at home and will prove difficult to upstage for Melbourne, given their performance against Parramatta.
Prediction
Defence wins big matches and the Dragons will have to be at their best tonight without the football if they are to beat Melbourne.
Against Parramatta, the Storm were left severely frustrated by the Eels ability to get numbers around the football, and this in turn had a massive effect on Melbourne’s creativity.
Even with Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk playing, the Storm looked devoid of ideas in attack at times last week, and if the Dragons can frustrate their opponents again, it will go a long way to nullifying Melbourne’s attack.
That said, Slater’s presence tonight means that the Dragons will have to work significantly harder than Parramatta to keep Melbourne to a low score tonight.
Slater is a master of igniting Melbourne’s second phase play with his speed, and his ability to get around defenders remains rivalled only by Cowboys fullback Matt Bowen.
If Slater receives possession in space, the Storm’s attack will rediscover its clinical edge and the Dragons will be in for a long night.
Having missed the past several weeks with injury however, it may take a while for Slater to hit the ground running, so the Dragons will be well served to maintain possession and keep their discipline in check for as long as possible.
The longer the Dragons can keep Smith, Cronk and Slater from dictating play, the better their chances will be of attaining victory.
With both teams struggling for form, this match promises to go down to the wire. Melbourne however possesses more match winners than the Dragons and it wouldn’t surprise to see Slater dominate in his return from injury.
Storm by 7
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10:49pm
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Oh
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9:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:31pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Dragons 26
Storm 18
The Storm have lost their past five matches and are in freefall after succumbing to the Dragons 26-18. The Dragons just wanted it more tonight and were led superbly by stars Morris, Fien, Hornby, Creagh and Nightingale who were all superb. Morris finished with a hattrick. The Storm just don’t look dangerous anymore in attack and their defence is really showing some big cracks. Craig Bellamy has a lot to do to get his chargers ready for the finals. The Dragons though will be very satisfied with their best win of the season and their finals hopes remain truly alive. Thanks for joining us tonight and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
79′ – Melbourne get another feed here as Morris defuses an attacking raid down the right hand side.
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
79′ – Dragon with a forward pass here and the Storm will go back on the attack but time looks to have beaten them here…. Five losses in a row. Who would have thought?
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
78′ – Storm need a miracle now and really don’t deserve to win tonight. Dragons have outplayed and outmuscled them here as Cronk kicks straight to Nightingale who has been superb.
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
77′ – Fien with another great kick into the corner and the Dragons look home here. Storm really on the back foot
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
77′ – Storm on the attack as Quinn races away and he kicks infield and nearly finds Cronk but Morris does well to tackle Cronk and the Dragons survive. Big play there
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
74′ – Fien with a great grubber but Slater has produced one of the great pickups yet again. What a catch by the fullback! Storm though still pinned deep in their own half
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
73′ – Cronk to Slater and the fullback loses the football cold and that’s a nail in the Storm coffin right there. Dragons to go on the attack in great field position
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
73′ – Dragons still playing positive football here as they make good territory with Creagh. Hornby with a kick now and he finds Waqa on the full who offloads and the Storm now get six again
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:20pm
Roarsome said | 9:20pm | Report comment
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9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
72 – Great sliding defence from the Dragons here as they read Slater to perfection who passed to Nielson who was driven into touch. Too good Dragons
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:18pm
Roarsome said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Whilst I’m not a Melbourne supporter, Fitler’s comment sums up what is wrong with this competition. “5 years ago, that was the Storm’s per play. Crossfield kick to Inglis or Falou” two young players discovered, recruited an developed by the Storm at great cost who are now marquee players at other clubs.
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9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
71′ – Storm win a penalty here as the Dragons produce a strip. Storm back on the attack and the Dragons need a good defensive set here
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
71′ – Fien with a kick and he finds touch. Fien has had the football on a string tonight and is close to man of the match tonight
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:16pm | Report comment
69′ – Melbourne need an error free set now as Nielson is well tackled by Vidot and Stanley. Storm now on the halfway as Cronk goes high and Nightingale once again superb under the bomb. Mistake free night from Nightingale
Dragons 26
Storm 18
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL -Smith converts well
Dragons 26
Storm 18
Storm needed that try and an eight point defecit has proved to be a shaky lead heading into the final ten minutes.
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Hinchcliffe scores a huge try for Melbourne. It wasn’t pretty but they all count….
Dragons 26
Storm 16
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Smith with a cross field kick and Hinchcliffe eventually regathers and scores. Knock on?
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
66′ – Creagh with another great run outwide but Fien is tackled on the last and Melbourne will start a set in Dragons territory here. Melbourne back on the attack.
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
65′ – Smith with a bomb now and Nightingale once again so safe under the high ball here. Superb. Dragons with all the answers still
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
64′ – Rein with a kick and Slater returns but is met by strong defence from Young who has been strong for the Dragons.
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
63′ – Cronk with another bomb here as Nightingale takes the football very well yet again. Dragons frustrating Melbourne now as the clock begins to become an enemy for Melbourne
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
62′ – Dragons with a great set here as Young kicks and finds Waqa who was denied earlier by a great tackle. Storm still with all to do
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
62′ – Great defence by the Dragons yet again as Morris makes another small break. Dragons reading everything Melbourne do in attack. Great defence
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
60′ – Chambers kicks for himself here but Nightingale defuses the football very well but is taken back in-goal. Melbourne with a repeat set now and need to score to regather confidence and hope
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
59′ – Cronk with a shocking banana kick finds Morris on the full but he loses the football and the Storm are back on the attack. They need to take advantage of theier good fortune now
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
58′ – Fien with another bomb and Slater regathers the football yet again. Slater though has been quite tonight with only one try assist next to his name
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
57′ – Cronk with a big kick on the third tackle and Melbourne chase well and pin Vidot down. Dragons though still with good territory here
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
56 – Fien with a bomb and Slater regathers the football well. Storm though right on the back foot here and need points very soon.
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
55′ – Proctor with a break but his offload is knocked down and Nightingale regathers possession for the Dragons. Dragons just too enthusiastic here
Dragons 26
Storm 12
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
55′ – Dragons with a forward pass and its intercepted by Quinn here and the Storm survive. Body language from the Dragons however remains very solid
Dragons 26
Storm 12
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
53′ – Dragons now have regained total dominance of this contest after Melbourne’s late first half fightback. Creagh with a great run now and he reaches Melbourne territory. Fien with another great kick and he makes Slater regather possession and is met by some great Dragons chase. Melbourne now with a forward pass and the Dragons can put the game to bed here
Dragons 26
Storm 12
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Stanley misses and the Dragons lead 26-12 now in the blink of an eye. Melbourne once again in the abyss.
Dragons 26
Storm 12
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Morris with a hattrick and the Dragons have started the second half on fire here. Morris is in outstanding form.
Dragons 26
Storm 12
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Hornby with a great pass out wide and Morris races inside and muscles his way over and scores! Obstruction?
Dragons 22
Storm 12
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
49′ – Dragons win a penalty here as Hoffman is offside and the Dragons are right on the attack now. A try here and the Dragons will have one hand on the points I think
Dragons 22
Storm 12
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
48′ – Smith with a strong run from dummy-half as Cronk kicks straight to Nightingale and the Dragons win a mini-territory battle here
Dragons 22
Storm 12
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
48′ – Fien with another kick to the corner and Slater returns but is nailed by Fein yet again. Fien has been terrific tonight for the Dragons
Dragons 22
Storm 12
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
47′ – Cronk with a tackle on Creagh and Creagh has stayed down here. Could be a chicken wing tackle by Cronk. Its play on however and its a good decision
Dragons 22
Storm 12
8:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:50pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Stanley misses one
Dragons 22
Storm 12
What a blow landed by the Dragons here. Great defence by the Dragons and Melbourne just chanced their arm too much in attack and Morris once again makes them pay. A matchwinning play that one I think…
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Storm fumble possession in attack yet again and Morris once again races away and scores! What a huge play!
Dragons 22
Storm 12
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
43′ – Cronk with a good cross field kick and the Dragons knock on the football and the Storm will go back on the attack. Cronk though really misses Duffie as a target out wide. Dragons with the dropout now
Dragons 18
Storm 12
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
42′ – Dragons with an error here and Melbourne with a great chance to level the scores. Big set for both sides coming up
Dragons 18
Storm 12
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
41′ – Smith kicks and he finds Vidot who then finds Nightingale. Storm with a strong but simple set here as the Dragons return now
Dragons 18
Storm 12
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Storm with possession. Can the Dragons hold on or will the Storm fightback and win here?
Dragons 18
Storm 12
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Dragons 18
Storm 12
Dragons have been the better team here as they outplayed and outmuscled Melbourne for the opening 35 minutes. The last five minutes however has seen Melbourne hit back with two tries and they suddenly find themselves back in the contest after trailiing 18 nil. Melbourne were on the ropes in the first half but have responded well and look set for a big second half now against the Dragons. All to play for here
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Smith converts well
Dragons 18
Storm 12
Melbourne with a huge few minutes here and they are finally back in the contest here. Dragons 18 nil lead starting to evaborate very quickly.
8:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:26pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Melbourne at their best as Cronk and Slater combine and Chambers scores untouched! Melbourne are finding their groove now
Dragons 18
Storm 10
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
37′ – Storm win another penalty here and Melbourne with another try here would be right back in the contest. Remember what happened to the Warriors last week
Dragons 18
Storm 6
8:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:24pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL -Smith converts
Dragons 18
Storm 6
Cronk with great ball playing there as he looked long and played short to a charging Proctor who scores! Comeback begins.
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Cronk to Proctor who barges his way over and scores a much needed try for Melbourne!!
Dragons 18
Storm 4
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
34′ – Hunt drops the football cold and the Dragons let Melbourne off the hook. Gee though Dragons don’t want halftime to come
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
33′ – Have to say that the Dragons play well without Soward. Storm in Dragons territory now as Cronk goes high and Nightingale defuses it easily and now the Storm get penalised for offside and the nightmare continues for Melbourne. Dragons on the attack.
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
31′ – Dragons on the attack and looking clinical here as Melbourne stretch their defence. Morris is then bundled into touch by Slater and Cronk and the Storm survive just. Dragons though with all the confidence
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
30′ – Cronk to Slater but the Dragons cover well. Cronk with a kick now and he finds Morris who returns well. Morris has also started very well as he wins the penalty after being tackled in a dangerous position
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
29′ – Fien with another kick and he finds touch yet again. Fien’s kicking game has been superb tonight. So is the Dragons completion rate. They are yet to make a mistake
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
28′ – Smith with a kick now to the corner and he finds Vidot who beats the first chaser. Dragons just grinding away here…
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
27′ – Dragons literally enjoying themselves at the moment. Hornby with a kick now and he finds Slater who offloads to Quinn. Dragons firmly on top here
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
27′ – Cronk with another grubber but Rein regathers the football and the Dragons once again stand firm in defence.
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
26′ – Melbourne now win another penalty here and need to score next. Slater trying to get involved
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
25′ – Bellamy’s face in the coach’s box says it all. The Storm are shellshocked against a Dragons side missing Soward and Cooper. Dragons dominating upfront as Fien kicks and he finds Waqa.
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Stanley converts and its 18 nil here! Wow!
Dragons 18
Storm 0
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Merrin grounds the football on the line and Melbourne are at sea here. Their defence is soft and very unmelbourne like. Dragons to their credit have started with outstanding intensity.
Dragons 16
Storm 0
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Melbourne’s defence not what it was earlier in the season. It looks easy to penetrate now. Merrin now muscles his way over and scores here!
Dragons 12
Storm 0
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
21′ – Dragons now win another penalty and will go right on the attack and are a great chance to lead 18 nil here against Melbourne!
Dragons 12
Storm 0
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
20′ – Manu with a great offload finds Cronk who then finds Chambers. Bromwich with a break now and he finds Kostjayson who loses possession. Dragons to get the feed and Melbourne’ back luck in attack continues
Dragons 12
Storm 0
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
19′ – Dragons with an offload and Nightingale does likewise to Young. Dragons with all the momentum here as Slater returns from deep in his in-goal. Dragons with a great chase and Melbourne are on the back foot here
Dragons 12
Storm 0
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Stanley converts well
Dragons 12
Storm 0
Long way back now for Melbourne. They are a team low on confidence at the moment and their character will be tested here. Dragons are up for this.
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Great second phase play by the Dragons allowed Morris to run into space and kick ahead. Scott did very well to regather and score here. Dragons on fire. Storm in a crisis!
Dragons 10
Storm 0
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Vidot with a good offload and the Dragons are playing with enthusiasm here. Morris then kicks ahead and he finds Scott who scores here. Checking for offside!
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
15′ – Storm now work it up to Dragons territory as Slater is tackled. Kostjayson with a bomb now and he finds Morris who bats the football backwards and regathers possession. Morris then finds Nightingale and the Dragons go on the counter attack. Great play Dragons
Dragons 6
Storm 0
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
14′ – Dragons now on the attack and they have Melbourne’s measure at the moment. Fien with a grubber but it goes dead and the Storm get a valuable 20 metre restart
Dragons 6
Storm 0
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
12′ – Smith with a grubber but Prior regathers possession. Storm for the first time in many moons just don’t look threatening in attack as the Dragons win a penalty. What is wrong with the Storm?
Dragons 6
Storm 0
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
11′ – Storm with their third penalty here as Smith nearly makes a break from the scrum. Storm on the attack but their confidence would have taken a hit after the early Morris try
Dragons 6
Storm 0
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
10′ – Things just not clicking in attack for Melbourne and that Morris try pretty much sums up Melbourne’s last few weeks. Fien with a kick now and he finds touch yet again. Dragons playing disciplined football and have the game under control
Dragons 6
Storm 0
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
That’s not the way Slater wanted to stamp his mark on the game here! Morris says thank you very much. Just what the Dragons needed. Melbourne once again start from behind.
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Stanley converts
Dragons 6
Storm 0
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
TRY DRAGONS – Slater throws an intercept pass and Morris races away and scores for the Dragons!
Dragons 4
Storm 0
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
6′ – Good tackle by Scott on Slater but he concedes the penalty and Melbourne are right on the attack here. Big defensive set for the Dragons here
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
5′ – Storm spread possession and win the penalty here as Chambers is tackled for too long. Melbourne on the attack and a chance for Slater to shine now
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
4′ – Creagh and Merrin with strong charges as Fien kicks and he finds touch. Good set by the Dragons there as they play disciplined football against the disciplined storm
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
3′ – Cronk with a kick and he finds grass as Vidot returns now. Good kick by Cronk as Melbourne look to muscle up in defence
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:47pm | Report comment
3′ – Dragons on the halfway as Fien kicks and finds Quinn who returns possession. Melbourne looking the more dangerous at the moment.
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
2′ – Manu is away and he offloads but finds Chambers who does well to regather possession. Cronk with a bomb and Vidot does very well to gather the football. Smith and Cronk already looking dangerous
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
1′ – Solid set of six by the Dragons here as they reach Melbourne territory. Fien kicks deep but he finds Slater who touches the football for the first time in six weeks
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
Dean Young is playing tonight aswell…. Geez that’s tough. Interesting to see how he will hold up.
KICKOFF – Dragons with possession
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
Very cold at WIN stadium. Both teams making their way out now….
Dragons 0
Storm 0
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
TEAM NEWS: Dragons – Jamie Soward OUT; Nathan Fien to 5/8th, Dean Young will play and Cameron King added to bench.
Storm: Widdop & Lowrie out, Kostjasyn 5/8, Lowe bench.
7:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:33pm | Report comment
The Storm and Dragons clash in a vital match between two sides struggling for form. The Storm have lost their grip on the minor premiership after losing their past four matches. Melbourne however welcome back Slater and his combination with Smith and Cronk looks set to ignite yet again. The Dragons are also struggling for form and were outplayed by the Rabbitohs. The Dragons are the worst attacking side in the NRL and will need to score some points tonight if they are to outplay a Storm side wth a great record against the Red V. Who will win? Join us and leave your thoughts.