Wests Tigers vs Melbourne Storm: NRL live scores, blog
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Wests Tigers Vs. Melbourne |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 2 September, 2012 |
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| Leichhardt Oval, NSW | ||
| Melbourne 26 defeated Wests Tigers 6 | ||
| Wests Tigers | Melbourne | |
| 6 | FINAL SCORE | 26 |
| 1 | TRIES | 5 |
| 1/1 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/5 |
| 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: J Younis & Adam Reid |
The Wests Tigers must beat the Melbourne Storm tonight and hope several other results go their way if they are to secure a top eight birth. Join us for NRL live scores and blog from 7.30pm AEST.
There is plenty on the line tonight for both teams as the Tigers and Storm clash in what should be an entertaining encounter at Leichhardt Oval.
Melbourne were the latest team in season 2012 to win a match against all odds, securing a 20-18 win against Cronulla on Monday night after trailing by 8 points with less than three minutes remaining.
It was a win that highlighted the Storm’s terrific ability to win matches even when they are playing below their best.
Despite the win, coach Craig Bellamy knows that the Storm have a lot of improving to do if they are to consider themselves a big chance of winning the premiership.
The Tigers on the other hand did their best to kiss season 2012 goodbye after a horrendous showing against the Roosters last week.
In arguably their biggest game of the season, the Tigers failed to show up defensively and were comprehensively beaten by 24 points.
Now the Tigers must produce a massive form turnaround, and hope the Raiders lose badly tomorrow if they are to secure an unlikely place in the finals.
Prediction
Although both teams have struggled to produce solid 80-minute performances over the past few weeks, there is a gulf in class between the Storm and the Tigers when it comes to attitude.
Melbourne was sloppy in possession against Cronulla on Monday night but still managed to hang on in defence against a Sharks side that was playing near its peak.
The Storm were eventually rewarded for their efforts with two late tries that saw them secure a remarkable victory.
The Tigers failed to defend their errors against the Roosters, conceding 26 first-half points due to some terrible defending up the middle and on the edges.
Given that the Tigers are at home tonight, expect Tim Sheens’ men to play with a lot more intensity with and without the football.
If the Tigers do show up, they are certainly capable of beating a Storm side that is yet to really peak into form, particularly if Robbie Farah is deemed fit to play.
With a top two finish all but secure for Melbourne, the Storm may struggle with their intensity tonight and this may just provide the Tigers with a window of opportunity to pounce.
Tigers by 6.
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9:25pm
Blaze said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Thank god the tigers season is over… Might actually regain some good moods over the weekend instead of being cranky and disappointed… My wife will be pleased.
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10:06pm
PJ said | 10:06pm | Report comment
Thanks for another disappointing year. Whoever the defence coach is…………sack him. Watched Souths v Knights and Souths team are huge and committed in defence………everything the Tigers arent. Decided to follow another team…….a team that can actually defend. Bye Bye Sheens you are doing what you did at Cowboys and they were glad to see the back end of you. Problem is there is no good coach that want to come to the Tigers………..remember Sheens originally was the fourth pick cause no one else wanted the job……..with that sort of defence we have witnessed over the whole year………I can see why
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
The Storm have won five matches in a row after defeating the Tigers easily tonight. Melbourne rarely got out of first gear and didn’t need to as the Tigers fumbled their way to yet another loss. The Tigers really are a team devoid of ideas when Farah is not playing and Tim Sheens faces a challenging off season with the 2005 premiers. The Storm were not perfect tonight but they continue to win matches and are wel on course to challenge for the title. They will play South Sydney next week in Melbourne and I think the Storm will be at their best. The Rabbitohs better be prepared for an ambush because Melbourne are heating up! Thanks to all who followed tonight and please join us tomorrow on The Roar.
Tigers 6
Storm 26
9:25pm
amband said | 9:25pm | Report comment
thanks Alan
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Tigers 6
Storm 26
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Yeah I think your right NF. They also love South Sydney. I am not convinced about them to be honest aswell.
79′ – Tigers offloading but the Storm continue to scramble well. Ryan grubbers but Waqa bats the football dead and the Tigers earn a repeat set.
Tigers 6
Storm 26
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
77′ – Waqa now is away befor finding Slater. Everything Waqa touches turns to gold at the moment! Faaoso throws a pass to Blair and the Tigers now get the penalty.
Tigers 6
Storm 26
9:14pm
Blaze said | 9:14pm | Report comment
Disgusting refereeing once again… Tigers were the worst I’ve seen this season but gee Melbourne must have the refs pet back at the clubhouse.
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9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
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Tigers 6
Storm 26
Waqa deserves that try. He has been terrific tonight. Storm piling on the points now. Tigers already thinking about Mad Monday. Maybe that’s the problem…..
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Can’t believe Slater and Cronk are still out there. I would have rested them at halftime. Cronk with a great ball to Waqa who scores!
Tigers 6
Storm 26
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
NO TRY STORM – Storm win a penalty here for a blocker and remain right on the attack. Utai grounded the football before Fonua grounded it.
Tigers 6
Storm 22
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – You have to wonder why on earth the Tigers started the year as premiership favourites…. Norrie nearly charges through and nearly scores! Storm on the attack. Cronk with a bomb and Nielson regathers and grubbers and Fonua may have scored!
Tigers 6
Storm 22
9:11pm
amband said | 9:11pm | Report comment
I guess the Roar will need to ask the journos why the Tigers were favourites. I could not see why mainly due to the transfers out and getting new blokes
9:12pm
NF said | 9:12pm | Report comment
The Sydney RL media has a love obsession with the West Tigers that’s why lol.
12:17pm
amband said | 12:17pm | Report comment
yeah I guess. They really do need to sign defenders…good tacklers, and preferably get rid of slide defense altogether
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
71′ – Lawrence with a forward pass and the Storm will go back on the attack as the crowd starts to leave Leichhardt Oval for the final time in season 2012
Tigers 6
Storm 22
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
71′ – Cronk with another kick and Moltzen takes the football well but Waqa gets him well. Storm all over the Tigers now.
Tigers 6
Storm 22
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
70′ – Ryan finds Koroibete who races away now before finding Murdoch Masila on the inside. Tigers on the attack with Marshall who is running around like a headless chook. Ayshford now runs into touch and the Tigers run out of ideas. Too chaotic in attack.
Tigers 6
Storm 22
9:07pm
amband said | 9:07pm | Report comment
lol
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
68′ – Melbourne regather possession as the Tigers yet again produce another error. Tigers will finish the season with a wimper. Cronk with a bomb now and Widdop loses possession and the Tigers get the football.
Tigers 6
Storm 22
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Goodnight KC. Thanks for following.
67′ – Well the top four match-ups are decided. Melbourne will play South Sydney and the Bulldogs will play Manly in a blockbuster next week! Tigers on the attack now.
Tigers 6
Storm 22
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
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Tigers 6
Storm 22
Storm doing it easy now. Nielson is held up earlier but Smith finds Hoffman anyway shortly after and seals the deal!
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Hoffman charges through and scores. Too easy!
Tigers 6
Storm 20
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
NO TRY STORM – Nielson held up here and the Tigers hold on.
Tigers 6
Storm 16
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Have to say that Waqa has played very well in Duffie’s wing position. He was at the Roosters before but he has really taken his first grade chance here. Nielson now may have muscled his way over and score!
Tigers 6
Storm 16
8:59pm
KC said | 8:59pm | Report comment
i agree alan tigers may as well hope they can win and try better next year, anyways good night!
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
63′ – Storm with a good set here as Cronk kicks ahead and he finds space and Waqa chases very well and traps Moltzen in-goal. Great play from Waqa!
Tigers 6
Storm 16
8:57pm
KC said | 8:57pm | Report comment
sorry guys i need to go but i will follow next weeks game if possible. Thanks guys and have a good night
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
Even if Melbourne lose by a couple of points KC, the Tigers won’t make the finals and the Storm stay in second place. Its over in my book.
62′ – Tigers on the attack now as Marshall produces a cross field bomb and Fonua takes the football very well.
Tigers 6
Storm 16
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
60′ – This is great news for Canberra because now they can focus on securing a possible home final if they defeat New Zealand and the Sharks lose to the Cowboys. Tigers on the attack now but Waqa regathers possession but Bromwich loses the football shortly after and the Tigers go back on the attack.
Tigers 6
Storm 16
9:00pm
amband said | 9:00pm | Report comment
if Canberra make it, they will be a threat to all semi finalists
8:54pm
KC said | 8:54pm | Report comment
well i do believe in last second chances but id say this is over im not saying Melbourne won yet though
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
59′ – Bellamy I think should rest his star trio here. Storm are comfortable here and even with a loss will secure a home final. Cronk with a kick and Norrie is offside and the Tigers win the penalty.
Tigers 6
Storm 16
8:53pm
Blaze said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Definately agree amband, don’t deserve a finals spot tho at all…
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8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
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Tigers 6
Storm 16
Tigers are gone now. They needed to win by 15 but will probably lose by 15 against a Storm outfit in first gear to be honest.
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Great work by Cronk and Slater and Norrie at the right place at the right time has scored the matchwinner!
Tigers 6
Storm 14
8:52pm
amband said | 8:52pm | Report comment
that’s it then
8:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:50pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Storm not at their best here but they don’t need to be. Better off saving your best for next week. Cronk with a kick and Slater bats the football back and finds Norrie who looks to have scored!
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
55′ – Tigers lose possession in attack as Lawrence loses the football. Storm once again survive in defence.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
54′ – Bulldogs have wrapped up the minor premiership now. Melbourne have nothing to play for for the rest of the contest. Waqa regathers a Marshall grubber but the referee rules that he has lost the football. Tigers on the attack.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
53′ – Cronk with a kick and he finds Moltzen on the full before finding Koroibete who returns well.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
52′ – Marshall with a kick and its a shocker and Hoffman regathers well and finds Slater. Melbourne hold on in defence
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
51′ – Smith kicks long and finds Moltzen who returns now. Utai now is away and he has been terrific tonight as the Tigers attack!
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
50′ – Marshall with a bomb and Waqa takes the football superbly yet again. Melbourne have all the answers in defence at the moment.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:44pm
amband said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Why kick to the opponent? I hope Sheens works his interchange soon
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
49′ – Cronk with a hurried kick and Koroibete regathers possession but the Tigers are running out of time to post quick points here. Game has turned into an arm wrestle
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
48′ – Tigers have hardly attacked in the second half thus far as Marshall puts up a bomb and Slater takes the football well.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:41pm
amband said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Slater is an asset. Great player
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
47′ – Manu offloads to Waqa who goes for the corner but the Tigers scramble well and survive.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38pm | Report comment
46′ – Hoffman on for Melbourne for the first time in the match. Smith now wins a penalty for the Storm and Melbourne will go right on the attack and if they score here, its all over for the Tigers in 2012
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
45′ – Marshall kicks ahead and Fonua lets the football run into touch. Great kick by Marshall though considering the pressure the Tigers are under.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
44′ – Cronk kicks and the football nearly goes out on the full but the football bounces kindly for the Storm half. Manu charges out of the line and grabs Koroibete and forces him back. Great defence
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
43′ – Marshall finds touch and the Storm will get the scrum. Tigers need to keep the football in play here. Finding touch does nothing.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:34pm | Report comment
42′ – Cronk kicks ahead and the Tigers return possession now. Bulldogs have scored yet again and I think they will win the minor premiership
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33pm | Report comment
41′ – Marshall with a kick and Slater lets the football go dead and the Storm get an easy 20 metre tap. Tigers need to do all the scoring in the second half.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:32pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Tigers with possession and need to throw caution to the wind now.
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Relax KC….. but good observation. The Tigers look more likely to concede 59 points at this stage.
8:35pm
amband said | 8:35pm | Report comment
I’d be more concerned about Sheen’s ability to get the board’s permission to buy for next season. I think his position is safe, but for how long?
8:27pm
luke said | 8:27pm | Report comment
Any benefit from adding anasta will be more than cancelled out by loss of Ellis.
Pretty sure Brisbane are safe kc…
8:24pm
Blaze said | 8:24pm | Report comment
Woeful game all round so far… Especially from the tigers… Lucky to only be behind by 4.
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8:31pm
amband said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Blaze. Sheens must get a new players. This lot that transferred in aren’t much chop. Blair has not suited Tigers at all
8:45pm
seanmaguire said | 8:45pm | Report comment
They’d be better off getting a new coach. Sheens is well past it.
8:21pm
KC said | 8:21pm | Report comment
i also did some calculations and it seems if tigers win by 59 points Brisbane will be out of the finals. I dont know if this is exciting or scary as hell
8:29pm
amband said | 8:29pm | Report comment
I think we can safely say Brisbane is safe
8:20pm
luke said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Tigers don’t need to win big. They need to win and have Canberra lose with the combined margin from tigers win and raiders loss being 15 or more.
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Tigers 6
Storm 10
8:21pm
amband said | 8:21pm | Report comment
well well. I wonder if they will make it interesting?
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Tigers 6
Storm 10
Tigers hit back well but need a flurry of points in the second half if they are to stay in touch with the top eight.
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Utai with a strong run here followed by a good run from Murdoch Masila. Marshall plays the front man and finds Moors and then gets the football back and Marshall scores!
Tigers 4
Storm 10
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
36′ – Bad bomb from Lawrence earlier. Storm with a try here should wrap up a win but Hinchcliffe loses possession as Lowe produces a bad offload. Tigers off the hook
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
35′ – Tigers on the attack here as Lawrence kicks ahead but it goes out on the full and the Tigers attack once again terrible. Storm start a set in good field position
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
NO TRY STORM – Tigers lucky to get away with that as Melbourne are ruled to have knocked on.
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Cronk finds Proctor who is away and Melbourne are on the attack! Cronk with a cross field bomb and Fonua regathers and looks to have scored!
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:15pm
amband said | 8:15pm | Report comment
that’s it i’d say. The famous Tiger fightbacks won’t help now. Furthermore I can’t see Anasta improving things next season
Sheens must go shopping
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Robert Lui wasn’t too bad for the Tigers amband aswell….
33′ – Tigers win a penalty now and will go on the attack but Marshall has failed to find touch….. Nightmare night for Marshall.
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
32′ – Nielson with a bad ball and it goes over the sideline and the Tigers will get the scrum feed.
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
31′ – Marshall with a kick and Slater regathers on the full and the Storm once again read the Tigers well. Marshall reminds me of Quade Cooper at times…. with his pretty play and all.
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
30′ – Tigers nearly pull Melbourne’s pants down as the Tigers kick early and Koroibete nearly regathers. Smith with a 40/20 attempt and Moltzen loses the football backwards. Moltzen’s hands not sharp tonight.
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
29′ – Storm working it up to the halfway here as Cronk goes straight through and finds Fonua and Slater eventually kicks the football ahead and the football goes dead! Tigers off the hook!
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
27′ – Marshall with a kick and the football goes into touch and the Storm are comfortable here. Marshall not playing well.
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:07pm
amband said | 8:07pm | Report comment
We Need Scott Prince back or a chap like him, and we miss the blokes who transferred out.
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
26′ – Cronk with a 40/20 attempt but Koroibete regathers possession and returns now. Storm though looking good.
Tigers 0
Storm 10
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
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Tigers 0
Storm 10
Tigers no hope now. Its Melbourne that look like winning by more than 15 here. Tigers finishing the season badly tonight. Melbourne though targeting first place because the Roosters are fighting back against the Bulldogs.
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Chambers runs out of room on the edges and throws the football inside and the Tigers regather possession. Widdop now regathers possession and Proctor goes through and scores soon after! Terrible handling from the Tigers!
Tigers 0
Storm 8
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
23′ – Tigers lose possession yet again and the Storm go on the attack and should punish the Tigers here.
Tigers 0
Storm 4
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
22′ – Slater finds Chambers who fails to handle possession and the Tigers are off the hook there. Tigers though need points soon.
Tigers 0
Storm 4
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
21′ – Chambers nearly goes through and Melbourne are on the attack and will win the penalty here for a high shot against Blair.
Tigers 0
Storm 4
8:01pm
amband said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Blair has hardly been a revelation for Tigers
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
20′ – Ellis has lost possession on the first tackle and the Storm regather possession and hold on. Story of the Tigers season.
Tigers 0
Storm 4
8:00pm
amband said | 8:00pm | Report comment
yes you are right Alan. It’s been their lot all season
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
19′ – Have to say that with no Farah in the side, the Tigers really lack direction in defence and attack. Marshall with a grubber and it comes off feet and the Tigers will win the penalty as Manu dives on the football in an offside position
Tigers 0
Storm 4
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
18′ – I think the Tigers hopes have evaporated now. Bromwich is away now and he tries to offload but the Tigers regather possession and are on the attack.
Tigers 0
Storm 4
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
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Tigers 0
Storm 4
Great exchange of passes between Manu and Nielson who combined on the edges and up the middle to open the Tigers up. Long way back for the Tigers now…..
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
TRY STORM – Nielson is through now and finds Manu who scores! Melbourne put a nail in the Tigers coffin!
Tigers 0
Storm 4
7:54pm
amband said | 7:54pm | Report comment
You see, nearly a Tigers try and a spilt ball and see what happens
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
14′ – Marshall with a shocking pass and Waqa regathers and is racing away but Koroibete gathers him up with pure speed!!!
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
13′ – Tigers on the attack here as Blair produces a good run. Marshall crawls on his hands and knees and nearly scores but the football is knocked out and its six to go! Melbourne holding on.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
12′ – Bulldogs racing away against the Roosters early. Smith with a bomb now and Utai regathers well and wins a penalty for the Tigers as Fonua goes on with the tackle.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
11′ – Lawrence with a grubber kick and it goes dead and the Storm get another 20 metre tap. Melbourne solid in defence.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:52pm
amband said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Lawrence would make a good Wallaby I reckon. God knows we need some He’s a fine player. Someone in the rugby forum suggested Wayne Bennett take Dean’s place. Now there’s a thought LOL
7:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:47pm | Report comment
10′ – Melbourne win the first penalty of the night and will go on the attack. Tigers need to be spot on in defence tonight. Smith fails to find touch however and Utai regathers and the Tigers go on the attack. Bad error from Smith!
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:53pm
amband said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Tigers have a problem with defense, sadly
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
9′ – Tigers over the halfway here as Marshall tries to spark something in attack. Marshall with a kick and Cronk regathers possession well.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
That’s a good observation amband. The arsene wenger of League. He is a good coach in my book. Four premierships show that.
8′ – Utai lets the football go dead and the Storm squander a great attacking chance as Cronk’s grubber goes dead.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:43pm
amband said | 7:43pm | Report comment
I feel sorry for Sheens. The doubters are starting to chatter. He is becoming the Arsene Wenger of league with teams selections, transfers in and rightly or wrongly, a perceived lack on judgement unlike him over the years
7:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:43pm | Report comment
7′ – Cronk finds Slater on the inside who nearly goes through. Cronk with a kick to the corner and Ayshford regathers well but is driven back and the Storm earn a repeat set. Storm looking sharp here.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
6′ – Marshall with a kick and Slater returns and the Storm start a set over the halfway here. Melbourne on the attack.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:41pm | Report comment
5′ – Smith with a 40/20 attempt but the Tigers regather possession but Moltzen is driven back in great defence by Melbourne. Great attitude.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:41pm | Report comment
4′ – Lawrence is away now as the Tigers attack! They need to win big today against Melbourne if they are to give themselves a shot at the top eight. Slater lets the football go dead now and the Storm get a 20 metre tap.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39pm | Report comment
3′ – Gee how on earth did the referees miss that Moltzen knock on? Melbourne looking sharp here as Slater spreads possession. Widdop is away and is tackled by Moltzen just in time! Melbourne on the attack and Cronk goes high and Fonua fails to regather. Tigers off the hook.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:38pm | Report comment
Lawrence played last week amband and the Tigers were still ambushed….
1′ – Cronk with a kick and Moltzen looks to have knocked the football on here but he gets away with it. Very lucky call for the Tigers.
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Storm with possession. Tigers have it all to do here….
Tigers 0
Storm 0
7:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32pm | Report comment
Yeah amband I said by 6 given that they are still a hope of making the finals and they may fire up! Melbourne have already secured a top two finish and will get a home final. They may save some petrol in the tank for next week.
7:39pm
amband said | 7:39pm | Report comment
the way Canberra is going, they may do very well indeed by grand final day. God! I hope they get belted today. Shame Scott Prine wanted to leave, as the havles combo has not been the same since
7:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:31pm | Report comment
Just to mention that the Cowboys will finish fifth regardless of tomorrow’s result against the Sharks. Surely Henry will rest players now.
No Ryles, Quinn and O’Neill for Melbourne tonight. Fonua, Nielson and Faaoso are in.
7:36pm
amband said | 7:36pm | Report comment
I think Lawrence is back. That is a plus for the Tiges
7:30pm
amband said | 7:30pm | Report comment
Tigers by 6 eh! We’ll see. I suppose after that rocket put up ‘em last week and in desperation they’ll pull a rabbit out of a hat
7:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:29pm | Report comment
The Tigers need a great win and a miracle if they are to make the finals next week. They need to defeat Melbourne by more than 15 points tonight and need Canberra to lose to New Zealand tomorrow if they are to sneak into the top eight. The Storm need a win and need to hope the Roosters pull off a big upset against the Bulldogs in order to secure the minor premiership. Can the Tigers keep their slim finals hopes alive for one more day or will Melbourne secure a win and keep their minor premiership hopes alive? Join us and have your say on the match.