Melbourne Storm vs Manly Sea Eagles: NRL Finals live scores, blog
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Melbourne Vs. Manly |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 22 September, 2012 |
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| AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC | ||
| Melbourne 40 defeated Manly 12 | ||
| Melbourne | Manly | |
| 40 | FINAL SCORE | 12 |
| 7 | TRIES | 2 |
| 4/7 | CONVERSION KICKS | 2/3 |
| 2/2 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/1 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: M Cecchin |
| Touch judges: S Carrall & R Turner |
The Melbourne Storm and Manly Sea Eagles clash in a terrific preliminary final pitting two of the NRL’s most dominant teams against each other for a place in next week’s Grand Final. Join us for NRL live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
Melbourne and Manly have become a staple in finals football, setting the standard for rugby league excellence over the past few seasons.
In 2011, the Storm were 80 minutes away from their fifth grand final appearance in six years but were denied by a Warriors side that caused a major boilover at AAMI Park. The Storm were defeated 12-20.
That loss has stung Melbourne deeply and they will be keen to make the most of their home ground advantage tonight against the reigning premiers.
After a major hiccup against Canterbury a fortnight ago, the Sea Eagles got back on track with a controversial victory against the in-form Cowboys last week.
Despite securing the win, the Sea Eagles struggled to put the Cowboys away after leading 12 nil early and can ill-afford to drop their intensity against Melbourne tonight.
Prediction
With Jason Ryles missing for Melbourne, the Sea Eagles possess an important edge upfront and will be keen to turn this match into an arm wrestle.
Manly blew the Cowboys away early up the middle of the park, with Anthony Watmough, Jason King, Tony Williams, Brent Kite and Glenn Stewart all getting over the advantage line for the majority of the first half.
If the Sea Eagles forwards can replicate last week’s intensity, they should just get the better of a hardworking Storm pack.
Manly also need to keep their discipline in check tonight against Melbourne. The Storm were clinical against South Sydney a fortnight ago and kept the Rabbitohs on the back foot for the majority of the contest.
When they find their rhythm, Melbourne is almost impossible to break down, particularly at AAMI Park where star trio Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater continue to dominate.
Playing in front of a big home crowd, the Storm will be keen to get out of the blocks early and will look to punish any ill-discipline that the Sea Eagles produce during the first half.
If Melbourne does manage to get the first try on the board, the Sea Eagles will have a hard time wrestling momentum away from a side that simply loves to play on the front foot.
The same can be said of Manly, who continue to amass a wonderful winning record after scoring the first try of a match.
Manly has won 28 of its past 29 matches after scoring the first try. It is an outstanding statistic that truly demonstrates how clinical and confident the Sea Eagles can become when they register first points.
With both teams known for their clinical and professional edge, tonight’s contest should go down to the wire.
Although the Storm failed to make the most of their home ground advantage last season, expect Melbourne to leave nothing in the tank tonight as they just edge Manly in one of the matches of the season.
Storm by 4
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9:44am
Bearfax said | 9:44am | Report comment
Boo hoo hioo. well congratulation Manly for getting this far. I expected 8th place, but Toovey proved a better coach straight off than expected. But in the end that old Nemesis brought them down with a thud. Melbourne are certainly playing like premiers at the moment. Personally I’m hoping for a Melbourne-South grandfinal now that my favourite is gone for the season. Whoever gets there, it should be a a top class game. Three very fine teams remain.
10:00pm
PLANKO said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Collingwood coming back hard people … High Shot good call mate have a good one…. I am watching something interesting now. Good night oikee take it easy on the rum son. I dont like the game but it is tense
10:07pm
The High Shot said | 10:07pm | Report comment
Cheers mate, see you in 2013
9:46pm
The High Shot said | 9:46pm | Report comment
MELBOURNE – MANLY
7 PENALTIES 4
8 SCRUMS 6
32/38 (84%) COMPLETIONS/SETS 16/28 (57%)
8 LINE BREAKS 0
190 TACKLES 298
9 MISSED TACKLES 34
7 OFFLOADS 5
8 ERRORS 17
9:56pm
Danno1 said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Looking at those stats, I reckon Toovey’ll be singing “Horror Movie” though the night, whilst staring at the ceiling.
10:03pm
Andy said | 10:03pm | Report comment
Toovey will flip a table at the aftermatch press conference.
10:53pm
Meesta Cool said | 10:53pm | Report comment
To all the Manly fans who gloated about the 40-0 scoreline in 2008,
This was a carbon copy, tonight Manly were worn out by three successive hard games, playing a team that is coming into form with a week off to relax and repair injuries. — same scenerio as Grand Final!. same result!. yup 40 is a relativly easy achievement against a worn out, injury ridden team… I will not gloat!.
9:45pm
Andy said | 9:45pm | Report comment
It was the match against the bulldogs all over again. Terrible Manly.
9:49pm
PLANKO said | 9:49pm | Report comment
They were much worse than the dogs mate that was their worst game of the season… Great timing eh
10:02pm
Andy said | 10:02pm | Report comment
The comparison between the errors and the completion rates tells the entire story of the match. Still have to give credit to some players, like Lyon all class.
10:04pm
yewonk said | 10:04pm | Report comment
two games too many for manly. they were broken tonight
9:42pm
The High Shot said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Complete domination from the Victorian side in the second half. Manly did themselves no favours by constantly dropping the ball and giving away a few unnecessary penalties but the Storm took advantage of just about everything Manly gave them.
For Manly it’s hard to think of a stand out good performance apart from Jamie Lyon and probably Bretty Stewart. Lyon tried everything to keep his team in the competition, including scoring 100% of their points. Stewart was safe but didn’t get much of a chance to show what he can do with the ball.
Melbourne’s every player contributed tonight but predictably it was the big 3 who did the damage. Smith steered the ship, Cronk was accurate and creative and Slater was just magical.
Whoever plays this resurgent Storm team next week are going to have to bring their very best game.
My man of the match is Billy Slater.
Thanks for reading, bad luck Manly fans and we’ll see you next season.
MELBOURNE – 40
MANLY – 12
9:41pm
p.Tah said | 9:41pm | Report comment
Are Manly still being prescribed Stilnox?
9:45pm
PLANKO said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Very good they were all on it tonight go the SWANS LOL…. Oikee that is what happens when your team goes ….
9:45pm
Danno1 said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Gold
9:39pm
Johnno said | 9:39pm | Report comment
That match was a dud. A failed finals series so far. For me the only 2 matches that have captured my passion and i have watched every NRL finals match haS BEEN 2:
NTH QLD VS Brisbane at dairy famers townsville
Canberra VS Cronulla at bruce stadium canberra
Both matches had fanatical local crowds rugby league crowds rugby league people unlike ALF mad melbourne.
And real passion, that green machine passion was awesome best energy of a crowd all year same without he cowboys vs the broncs.
9:43pm
Danno1 said | 9:43pm | Report comment
If this was an end of round game of no consequence, say last playing third last, there would be a stewards inquiry.
God knows what happened to Manly, but I think a few of their players, DCE, Tuafua, Glenn Stewart, Tony Williams and King may be off to the room of mirrors in the off season.
(I hope Williams learns a bit before he gets to the Dogs!)
10:16pm
Matt said | 10:16pm | Report comment
How many dropped balls did they do, christ, they need some smaller tits and they might catch a few more.
9:43pm
The High Shot said | 9:43pm | Report comment
Plenty of atmosphere tonight I reckon even tho the game was one-sided.
10:11pm
Renegade said | 10:11pm | Report comment
The atmosphere seemed pretty good too me….
9:39pm
Stanza said | 9:39pm | Report comment
didn’t feel like Manly turned up tonight with so many dropped ball. Melbourne clinical as always. Thanks High Shot for your live blog.
9:44pm
The High Shot said | 9:44pm | Report comment
Thanks for reading mate
9:37pm
The High Shot said | 9:37pm | Report comment
FULL TIME
The Melbourne crowd almost drowns the siren out. Melbourne have a date in Sydney next week!
MELBOURNE – 40
MANLY – 12
9:36pm
The High Shot said | 9:36pm | Report comment
80′
KNOCK ON MANLY
Brent Kite’s turn to lose a ball. Can the Storm get another?
MELBOURNE – 40
MANLY – 12
9:36pm
oikee said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Cameran Smith put 40 points o0n Manly, ya weak mongrels Manly, you should be stripped of your premierships for being so weak. What i that, i hear the call, MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE.
Suck it Manly, push it up my a )&$#
9:37pm
The High Shot said | 9:37pm | Report comment
Nothing like a gracious winner
10:14pm
Matt said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Why I haz no friends?
9:38pm
Danno1 said | 9:38pm | Report comment
Oikee was that typed after your 50th or 60th lager??
9:41pm
PLANKO said | 9:41pm | Report comment
You say Manly have no class lol that is GOLD Oikee. Melbourne Storm loves fans like you…
9:36pm
The High Shot said | 9:36pm | Report comment
79′
Stewart is happy to watch the ball screw over the touchline on his 10m.
MELBOURNE MELBOURNE MELBOURNE the crowd are chanting. What a show their team has put on for them tonight!
MELBOURNE – 40
MANLY – 12
9:35pm
WQ said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Pity the cheats even had to be here, imagine how good the game would have been if the Cowboys had been given a fair go?
9:39pm
PLANKO said | 9:39pm | Report comment
Thurston does not cheat that is right he just did not play ? Tate cant pass yeah you should be in the prelim LOL
10:01pm
WQ said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Yeh, Yeh, ever heard of Karma PLANKO
10:09pm
eagleJack said | 10:09pm | Report comment
Well everyone kept saying Karma would get us after our premierships in the 70s. It’s taken a while and I’ve certainly enjoyed the last 5 years. Good on ya Karma, you slow and lazy beast!
10:31pm
PLANKO said | 10:31pm | Report comment
If you believe in Karma you might also think about getting a few straws to cluch on
9:34pm
The High Shot said | 9:34pm | Report comment
78′
Melbourne still running hard and making ground up the middle third.
MELBOURNE – 40
MANLY – 12
9:57pm
Sparks said | 9:57pm | Report comment
The middle third, isn’t that just the middle?
10:07pm
Danno1 said | 10:07pm | Report comment
Could be the middle 5th
The game is getting very precise these days (refs calls excepted)
10:20pm
Sparks said | 10:20pm | Report comment
Hahahaha
11:40pm
bluerose said | 11:40pm | Report comment
might be middle earth.
9:33pm
The High Shot said | 9:33pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL*
Slater spots the markers were out of position and goes short side (again). He steps off his left to turn the Manly defense around and then slips a cut out ball (I think it bounced) to Proctor who meanders over.
MELBOURNE – 40
MANLY – 12
*Gareth Widdop
9:32pm
The High Shot said | 9:32pm | Report comment
76′
TRY MELBOURNE
Kevin Proctor
MELBOURNE – 38
MANLY – 12
9:31pm
The High Shot said | 9:31pm | Report comment
75′
KNOCK ON MANLY
Jason King spills it again. Took his eye off it
MELBOURNE – 34
MANLY – 12
9:30pm
The High Shot said | 9:30pm | Report comment
74′
Ordinary set and Smith kick lets Manly start a set on their 30m
MELBOURNE – 34
MANLY – 12
9:29pm
The High Shot said | 9:29pm | Report comment
72′
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL
MELBOURNE – 34
MANLY – 12
9:28pm
The High Shot said | 9:28pm | Report comment
72′
PENALTY MELBOURNE
The drop out fails to go 10m again. Might need to work on that one in the off season.
Smith is going to kick a penalty goal from in front and wind the clock down.
MELBOURNE – 32
MANLY – 12
9:43pm
Dave said | 9:43pm | Report comment
And the football gods have spoken. Manly should not have been in the final and were removed in a fitting manner.
9:27pm
Jimbo said | 9:27pm | Report comment
One of, if not the worst Manly performances I have ever witnessed tonight. Over the last few years they have seemingly taken pride in making teams beat them, rather than beating themselves, but that isn’t in evidence tonight. Some shockingly basic mistakes have handed the Storm the match, who have to their credit played pretty well. There is a part of me which is glad the Slater try hasn’t affected the game; and I hope none of these rubbish decisions come into play in the GF.
I would also note that seemingly the majority of Footy Show panellists and other so-called rugby league ‘experts’ tipped Manly to beat the Dogs, Cowboys to beat Manly, and Manly to beat Melbourne…
9:29pm
The High Shot said | 9:29pm | Report comment
It hurts mate. As a Broncos fan I had to put up with it week after week after week this year.
9:33pm
LadzofInsurrect said | 9:33pm | Report comment
yourr not the only one fellow buddy. I still backed them and supported them, at every moment, whether they be bad or good. I still had faith and hope in them till the last minute. For the legend, Petro Civonaceva!
9:34pm
Jimbo said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Yeah its kind of embarrassing, you expect games like this to be the best sides from all year, and as I wrote earlier, Manly have plenty of finals experience and should be able to lift for games like this, at least to the extent that they don’t get blown out in such a feeble manner.
9:27pm
The High Shot said | 9:27pm | Report comment
71′
DROP OUT MANLY
MELBOURNE – 32
MANLY – 12
9:26pm
The High Shot said | 9:26pm | Report comment
71′
POSSIBLE TRY MELBOURNE
Don’t think so. Cronk grubbred ahead and Taufua fumbled it in goal.
Slater grounds it on the dead ball line.
MELBOURNE – 32
MANLY – 12
9:25pm
The High Shot said | 9:25pm | Report comment
70′
ERROR MANLY
Oldfield kicks ahead but it goes out on the full, pretty desperate play but you can’t blame him for trying.
MELBOURNE – 32
MANLY – 12
9:24pm
oikee said | 9:24pm | Report comment
OMG, a team stripped of players for a salary cap to prop up Manly, a Team full of origin Internaiotnals and kiws, beaten by a Gallop mongrelised salry cap team with 3 players, 3 queenslanders. We beat your sorry butts Manly, your scum.
Get that into ya Rabs and Gus ya biased fools.
9:29pm
PLANKO said | 9:29pm | Report comment
You said you were going to stop ripping into manly this week… Did you forget LOL
9:29pm
eagleJack said | 9:29pm | Report comment
What amazes me oikee is how low you will go. Manly are getting flogged yet you still feel the need to put the boot in. Don’t remember anyone doing this when the Broncos were losing.
If Manly leave the comp then how will you spend your days? You certainly don’t contribute to society. I doubt even your family want to be in the same room as you.
9:30pm
Jimbo said | 9:30pm | Report comment
No oikee, the Melbourne Storm beat Manly, you had nothing to do with it, hence your assertion that ‘We beat your sorry butts Manly, your scum.’ is incorrect, as the use of ‘we’ implies that you were involved in the victory in some way.
9:34pm
PLANKO said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Jimbo Oikee supports the NEWS LIMITED BRONCOS all in the family BTW mods are watching cant say anymore great game STORM. You deserve your place.
9:31pm
LadzofInsurrect said | 9:31pm | Report comment
hahahaha nice one oikee. we have more than 3 queenslanders though, and it’s not just the big three playing excellent tonight-everyone has.
9:24pm
The High Shot said | 9:24pm | Report comment
69′
ERROR MELBOURNE
The last past of a backline move dribbles over the touchline near Manly’s 30m
MELBOURNE – 32
MANLY – 12
9:27pm
NF said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Good work Melbourne loving it.
9:23pm
The High Shot said | 9:23pm | Report comment
68′
KNOCK ON MANLY
The short kick off was tapped forward by Taufua
MELBOURNE – 32
MANLY – 12
9:22pm
The High Shot said | 9:22pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
MELBOURNE – 32
MANLY – 12
See you in 2013 Manly Sea Eagles
9:26pm
Danno1 said | 9:26pm | Report comment
Good grief!
Manly look like someone has sent aliens that look like their regular players, and kidnapped the regular team….I have never seen such a usually gutsy and composed team play so poorly.
Where did the real Manly go?
If Souths or the Bulldogs can complete their sets come the grand final, Melb might have a game on their hands.
9:21pm
The High Shot said | 9:21pm | Report comment
66′
Slater does it all himself. He dummied and stepped and gapped the Manly defenders down the short side. He runs 80m to score under the posts.
MELBOURNE – 30
MANLY – 12
9:21pm
PLANKO said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Well played Melbourne… I dont like that my team is getting flogged but I am glad about the score line will keep the Video ref chatter to minimum. But it needs to be looked at.
9:25pm
eagleJack said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Yep too good. Poor from us but clinical from them
10:17pm
Renegade said | 10:17pm | Report comment
At least you guys aren’t sore losers….so good on ya.
Melbourne are the best team in the comp and i’ve always felt they will come good at the right time of the year….they’re back to their best during this finals series and i can’t see them losing next week – they would be well deserved premiers.
Anyways big sydney grand final tomorrow…hopefully its a bit closer!
9:20pm
The High Shot said | 9:20pm | Report comment
66′
TRY MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE – 30
MANLY – 12
9:20pm
The High Shot said | 9:20pm | Report comment
65′
KNOCK ON MANLY
Matai points at a Melbourne player but Archer points to the spot he wants Melbourne to feed a scrum at.
MELBOURNE – 26
MANLY – 12
9:19pm
The High Shot said | 9:19pm | Report comment
65′
None of Manly’s forwards have played very well tonight.
MELBOURNE – 26
MANLY – 12
9:19pm
The High Shot said | 9:19pm | Report comment
64′
Second tackle on Storm’s 40m
MELBOURNE – 26
MANLY – 12
9:18pm
The High Shot said | 9:18pm | Report comment
64′
PENALTY MANLY
Storm’s wrestle goes wrong and for too long.
MELBOURNE – 26
MANLY – 12
9:18pm
The High Shot said | 9:18pm | Report comment
63′
Storm kicking from Manly’s 40m finds Oldfield on the 10m
MELBOURNE – 26
MANLY – 12
9:17pm
The High Shot said | 9:17pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
MELBOURNE – 26
MANLY – 12
9:17pm
oikee said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Thats it, the grubs thugs and bullies are gone, possibly for good, with Toovey in charge, a pretend coach. Suck eggs manly fans. Go cry in the harbour losers.
9:20pm
eagleJack said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Shocking year for us. What does that say about the broncos and their bogan fans year??
9:16pm
PLANKO said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Oikee the boy from WEE WAA will need to score 5 now LOL
9:15pm
eagleJack said | 9:15pm | Report comment
What’s insane is that there is so much time left but absolutely no composure from Manly
9:16pm
Matt said | 9:16pm | Report comment
They’ll need a miracle from the ref to come back from this.
9:17pm
Naught said | 9:17pm | Report comment
I think that is Toovey’s desperation coming through.
9:15pm
The High Shot said | 9:15pm | Report comment
60′
TRY MELBOURNE
Jesse Bromwich takes the flat ball from Cronk and hits a hole to crash over. The edge work has paid off for the big fella.
MELBOURNE – 24
MANLY – 12
9:14pm
The High Shot said | 9:14pm | Report comment
59′
KNOCK ON MANLY
Geeeeeez Stewart knocks on at the base of the scrum. Jamie Lyon is in Ceccin’s ear but to no avail
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 12
9:13pm
The High Shot said | 9:13pm | Report comment
58′
KNOCK ON MELBOURNE
Bromich loses it rising to play the ball.
It’s not over yet Manly fans.
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 12
9:12pm
The High Shot said | 9:12pm | Report comment
PENALTY MELBOURNE
The short drop out doesn’t travel 10m
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 12
9:12pm
The High Shot said | 9:12pm | Report comment
57′
DROP OUT MANLY
Lovely Cronk chip-bomb forces the Manly winger to force the ball in goal
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 12
9:11pm
The High Shot said | 9:11pm | Report comment
56′
KNOCK ON MANLY
Jason King with a captain’s knock on… Storm are 10m out with tackles to spare.
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 12
9:10pm
The High Shot said | 9:10pm | Report comment
55′
Cronk bombs but Stewart takes it and Manly take a 20m tap.
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 12
9:09pm
The High Shot said | 9:09pm | Report comment
54′
Manly have lifted. They kick it dead and Melbourne will take a 20m tap
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 12
9:08pm
The High Shot said | 9:08pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
MELBOURNE – 20
JAMIE LYON – 12
9:08pm
The High Shot said | 9:08pm | Report comment
52′
Widdop spills a pass behind him and Lyon swoops and runs 60m (almost barrelling a trainer over on the way) to score under the posts.
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 10
9:09pm
Matt said | 9:09pm | Report comment
Melbourne trainer I assume, would be interested to know would have happened if he stopped the try.
9:09pm
Naught said | 9:09pm | Report comment
Wid-dop … retire already Ray.
9:07pm
The High Shot said | 9:07pm | Report comment
52′
TRY MANLY
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 10
9:08pm
Matt said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Oh manly fans. “That’s how manly strike back!”. What, by hoping the opposition makes a mistake and you get lucky? What a gameplan.
9:06pm
The High Shot said | 9:06pm | Report comment
51′
Manly attempt a short kick off and it almost works but Melbourne are coming hard again and are in Manly’s half.
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 6
9:06pm
The High Shot said | 9:06pm | Report comment
PENALTY KICK SUCCESSFUL
MELBOURNE – 20
MANLY – 6
9:05pm
The High Shot said | 9:05pm | Report comment
49′
PENALTY STORM
Yet another penalty for too much work in the tackle.
Smith will attempt a goal here from close enough to in front.
MELBOURNE – 18
MANLY – 6
9:04pm
The High Shot said | 9:04pm | Report comment
49′
DROP OUT MANLY
Storm are playing relentless attacking footy, running straight and hard. Manly obviously need to hold on and get one back but they are a long way from home and don’t have the ball
MELBOURNE – 18
MANLY – 6
9:03pm
The High Shot said | 9:03pm | Report comment
48′
This is the game if Melbourne score IMO. Calling it early
MELBOURNE – 18
MANLY – 6
9:07pm
PLANKO said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Melbourne storm 20 J LYON 12
9:02pm
The High Shot said | 9:02pm | Report comment
47′
Storm are 5m out with six to go.
MELBOURNE – 18
MANLY – 6
9:01pm
The High Shot said | 9:01pm | Report comment
46′
PENALTY STORM
Manly too much work in the tackle again. Sloppy stuff there.
MELBOURNE – 18
MANLY – 6
9:01pm
oikee said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Should have guessed Matai get injured, test coming up i think. Gotta laugh, nite nite ya weak cattle, take rabs and gus with ya,.
9:03pm
eagleJack said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Do even your family talk to you???
9:14pm
Jimbo said | 9:14pm | Report comment
Oh, the irony of a keyboard warrior questioning the toughness of an NRL player…
10:13pm
Matt said | 10:13pm | Report comment
Burn.
9:01pm
PLANKO said | 9:01pm | Report comment
what a relief for CAM
9:00pm
The High Shot said | 9:00pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
MELBOURNE – 18
MANLY – 6
9:00pm
The High Shot said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Lovely running rugby league try. From the Storm’s 30m Chambers dummies, fends and leave Matai in his wake to streak upfield. From there it was never in doubt as Cronk supported on the inside and sprinted over to score 10m to the right of the posts.
MELBOURNE – 16
MANLY – 6
8:59pm
The High Shot said | 8:59pm | Report comment
44′
TRY MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE – 16
MANLY – 6
9:00pm
Danno1 said | 9:00pm | Report comment
See what happens when Matai goes around the legs!! Couldn’t happen to a nicer bloke
9:01pm
Naught said | 9:01pm | Report comment
I had my doubts on Chambers coming back but he has been good all year. Showing his worth tonight
8:58pm
The High Shot said | 8:58pm | Report comment
43′
Good kick from DCE there, Storm will have to come from very deep
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:57pm
The High Shot said | 8:57pm | Report comment
42′
HANDOVER
Smith went himself on the last and Manly will start from their 10m
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:56pm
The High Shot said | 8:56pm | Report comment
41′
PENALTY MELBOURNE
Manly put Hoffman in a dangerous position.
Storm tap it 45m out
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:56pm
The High Shot said | 8:56pm | Report comment
41′
Manly kicks off, Melbourne working it out to the 30
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:55pm
The High Shot said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Here we go, the boys are back on the park!
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:54pm
oikee said | 8:54pm | Report comment
No excuses Manly fans, night night ya loses.
We was robbed, we was robbed, go cry with the cowboys fans.
8:47pm
oikee said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Storm are giving the overweight rockmonsters a absolute lesson in footy. Cant wait until they cut the interchange back even more, it will make these overweight wee waa Manly scum obsolute.
Come-on, beat them Storm, beat this poor excuse of a footy team.
The refs are doing everything possible Manly fans, the 2 of them in Melbourne, to get your cheating hold down merchants home.
Payback is sweet sister.
8:48pm
Matt said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
8:53pm
PLANKO said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Mate serriously if we play like that in the second half it will be how much they win by it is ashame that people will talking be talking about those video refs personally I think it was a bit harsh but it happens I will be interested to hear how foxtel call it.
8:45pm
The High Shot said | 8:45pm | Report comment
MELBOURNE – MANLY
2 PENALTIES 3
2 SCRUMS 3
16/19 (84%) COMPLETIONS/SETS 12/17 (71%)
3 LINE BREAKS 0
138 TACKLES 158
5 MISSED TACKLES 14
5 OFFLOADS 4
5 ERRORS 6
8:43pm
The High Shot said | 8:43pm | Report comment
That was a half of two halves, where one half was 35m of complete domination by the home side, followed by a quick counter punch by Manly. The team in maroon and white are never dead.
Smith’s poor goal kicking could be a vital factor at the end of this game. However I really think Melbourne look much better in nearly every way and they should go on to win here.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:43pm
eagleJack said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Well the good news is we can’t possibly play that badly in the 2nd half
8:48pm
PLANKO said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Mate if they play like that again EJ they will put 30 on us. It is shame they will be talking about the slater try either way if it ends up close
8:41pm
The High Shot said | 8:41pm | Report comment
HALF TIME
Cronk tries a long range field goal but missed to the right.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:40pm
Matt said | 8:40pm | Report comment
AND THAT’S NOT A PENALTY?!?!?!?!
WOW why don’t you make it obvious.
8:41pm
The High Shot said | 8:41pm | Report comment
I thought it was pretty clearly a high shot.
8:42pm
Matt said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Like I said last week, put your money on Manly. The bias is extremely, extremely obvious. They’re getting owned and the only thing keeping them in the game is the officiating. Hopefully storm can dominate them so much even with decisions going their way they manage to grab the win.
8:45pm
eagleJack said | 8:45pm | Report comment
I’m assuming you have an IQ around the 60 mark so I’ll type this slowly for you.
If the refs were on Manly’s side do you think they would have awarded Slaters try???? Or when Fonua dropped it cold and Manly were penalised??? Come on mate
8:46pm
Matt said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Let’s see, penalty to manly, they get their only points.
Massive head high, oh play on.
Don’t even bring up last week.
8:50pm
Jimbo said | 8:50pm | Report comment
Last week? You mean the game where there were two clearly incorrect decisions – i.e. the no strip call on Taufua which resulted in a Cowboys try a couple of plays later, and the Foran knock on not called? Even if you take out those two, and the 50/50 Taufua try, Manly still win.
8:54pm
Matt said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Um, not the obvious double movement, and the clear Foran knock on.
Tonight is a different story, they’re getting smashed and are getting a helping hand. They would have probably got up last week, albeit not by much.
It’s not heat of the moment decisions, it’s ones where they have all the time and angles in the world, then “oops”. Slater head high, 2 ref’s couldn’t see it? Melbourne guy taken out 5 seconds after passing, couldn’t see that either? It’s not like it’s a 50/50 decision, it’s a black and white ruling.
9:12pm
Jimbo said | 9:12pm | Report comment
Obvious double movement? Even half the Footy Show panel were split over it; he never stopped moving. And as I said – it is irrelevant, Manly would have won if all of those decisions are taken out.
Refs miss decisions, its a part of the game, they are just getting too many wrong at present, and this has been happening all season, against all teams, including Origin.
9:35pm
Matt said | 9:35pm | Report comment
In the play yes, video ref no. The amount of errors is atrocious. You can’t expect much more than about 75% of calls correct from the on field ref’s.
8:41pm
Scott said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Refs giving manly a leg up? Colour me shocked!
8:40pm
The High Shot said | 8:40pm | Report comment
40′
Slater was hit high there but didn’t stay down.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
11:19pm
Meesta Cool said | 11:19pm | Report comment
He hasn’t been coached to play for penalties!..
8:39pm
The High Shot said | 8:39pm | Report comment
39′
Manly running hard for once here. 35m out on the 3rd
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:39pm
PLANKO said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Bur at least our captain knows how to kick !
8:38pm
The High Shot said | 8:38pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Storm crowd aren’t happy and I think they’re right.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 6
8:38pm
The High Shot said | 8:38pm | Report comment
37′
TRY MANLY
Jaime Lyon scores off the cross field bomb.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 4
8:37pm
The High Shot said | 8:37pm | Report comment
37′
Storm’s line is solid so far… last tackle play
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:36pm
The High Shot said | 8:36pm | Report comment
36′
Manly starting their set on Melbourne’s 20m
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:35pm
The High Shot said | 8:35pm | Report comment
36′
Somehow Manly are going to get a penalty out of this?! I didn’t see it, apparently he went around his neck!?
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:36pm
Matt said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Obviously you didn’t watch last weeks game. Manly are getting a helping hand.
8:37pm
Matt said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Oh look, and now they score off the back of a *legitimate* penalty
8:37pm
The High Shot said | 8:37pm | Report comment
I watched it and wrote about it. Dunno what the relevance is sorry.
8:39pm
Matt said | 8:39pm | Report comment
The “somehow they got a penalty”. It’s pretty obvious what’s going on.
8:42pm
PLANKO said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Are you watching the Game high shot or listening to Melbourne radio ! LOL he tried to rip a little blokes head off after he did hit him legitimately it was not about the original tackle
8:49pm
The High Shot said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Like I said I didn’t see it.
8:38pm
Jacinta said | 8:38pm | Report comment
I swear they are paying off the umpires. It’s unbelievable some of the calls… They shouldn’t even be here.
8:34pm
The High Shot said | 8:34pm | Report comment
35′
Great hit from Manu. Buhrer is staying down here. Don’t think it looked too bad.
Yep nothing in it.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:34pm
The High Shot said | 8:34pm | Report comment
35′
Manly’s first tackle on their 40m
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:33pm
The High Shot said | 8:33pm | Report comment
34′
Manly are tired and Melbourne still looks fresh.
KNOCK ON MELBOURNE
Lowrie knocks on trying to intercept
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:32pm
The High Shot said | 8:32pm | Report comment
33′
Matai is out there sorry.
Attacking bomb from Melbourne goes up… and Manly cleans up thru Cherry-Evans.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:31pm
The High Shot said | 8:31pm | Report comment
32′
Smith to kick from the 20m, finds touch on his 40m
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:30pm
The High Shot said | 8:30pm | Report comment
31′
PENALTY MELBOURNE
Silly play, they are trying to fluster Slater and kept working him on the ground.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:29pm
The High Shot said | 8:29pm | Report comment
30′
Manly working out of trouble once again. I think Matai is off the field with that leg injury.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:29pm
The High Shot said | 8:29pm | Report comment
30′
NO TRY.
Yep he stepped on the tryline
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:28pm
The High Shot said | 8:28pm | Report comment
30′
POSSIBLE TRY MELBOURNE!
I reckon Fanua stepped on the line here… well maybe not!
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:28pm
PLANKO said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Slater is playing injured which is a shame if they put a few more tries on they should take him off
8:28pm
The High Shot said | 8:28pm | Report comment
They are smashing him hard every time he carries it too!
8:27pm
The High Shot said | 8:27pm | Report comment
29′
Storm look hard to contain tonight!
They are working all sorts of plays…
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:26pm
The High Shot said | 8:26pm | Report comment
28′
The Melbourne crowd likes what they see as their team forces a drop out
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:26pm
The High Shot said | 8:26pm | Report comment
27′
Joe Galuvao spilled it and now Melbourne are again on the attack.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:26pm
PLANKO said | 8:26pm | Report comment
Shame looks like Slater is clearly playing injured they need him to be right when/if they get through
8:25pm
The High Shot said | 8:25pm | Report comment
26′
A bit of luck for Manly there. Melbourne’s kick hit their own player and now Manly are deep in Melbourne’s territory…
…KNOCK ON MANLY
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:24pm
The High Shot said | 8:24pm | Report comment
25′
Slater takes a huge bomb on his 10m and Melbourne spread it to their left.
They are working this left edge channel over and over.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:23pm
The High Shot said | 8:23pm | Report comment
25′
Has Tony Williams had a run yet?
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:29pm
RebelRanger said | 8:29pm | Report comment
He’s inconsistent, error prone and BFN
8:22pm
The High Shot said | 8:22pm | Report comment
24′
Manly’s defense on the edges is appalling tonight. Hoffman is running free.
KNOCK ON MELBOURNE. O’Neill spills the cross field bomb.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:21pm
The High Shot said | 8:21pm | Report comment
23′
First Storm tackle on Manly’s 30m line.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:21pm
The High Shot said | 8:21pm | Report comment
23′
PENALTY MELBOURNE
Same penalty as Manly got last – too much work in the tackle.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:21pm
Jimbo said | 8:21pm | Report comment
Funny that Manly has a side dripping with finals experience, and in 2 out of the 3 finals games they have played this year, they have been making elementary mistakes left, right and centre.
8:34pm
PLANKO said | 8:34pm | Report comment
You are so right they have choked..
8:20pm
The High Shot said | 8:20pm | Report comment
22′
KNOCK ON MANLY
G Stewart lost it in a good tackle
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:20pm
The High Shot said | 8:20pm | Report comment
22′
PENALTY MANLY
Melbourne hanging around too long in the tackle.
Tap is taken on Melbourne’s 30m, Manly on the attack!
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:20pm
Stanza said | 8:20pm | Report comment
what a try. Ball movement was exceptional.
8:19pm
The High Shot said | 8:19pm | Report comment
21′
Smith attempts a 40-20 on the 3rd tackle but the ball runs straight. Manly working it up to the 30m on the 3rd tackle.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:24pm
coz said | 8:24pm | Report comment
keep the updates coming , cant get the game on TV so depending on your regular updates ( go storms )
8:18pm
The High Shot said | 8:18pm | Report comment
20′
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Smith kicking from the same spot over-compensates and sprays it waaay right.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:20pm
seanmaguire said | 8:20pm | Report comment
At least they can’t kick.
8:18pm
The High Shot said | 8:18pm | Report comment
20′
Wonderful Melbourne play there. The Manly markers were in disarray and the Storm went shortside in numbers. The beauty was the in-ball from Cronk to Slater who went out wide to find Chambers on the fly.
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:17pm
Stanza said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Bit of Cowboy justice to Manly with that Try
But seriously something has to be done with Benefit of the doubt decisions!
8:16pm
The High Shot said | 8:16pm | Report comment
19′
TRY MELBOURNE
Beautiful!
MELBOURNE – 12
MANLY – 0
8:16pm
The High Shot said | 8:16pm | Report comment
17′
I want to say the game is settling down now but it’s only been 2-3 sets of six without some drama.
Slater tackled 34m out on the kick return.
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:15pm
The High Shot said | 8:15pm | Report comment
16′
Melbourne are making big metres running up the middle and on both edges.
Attacking grubber kick is cleaned up by B. Stewart on his 10m
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:14pm
The High Shot said | 8:14pm | Report comment
16′
Manly kicks from 55m out, O’Neill steps his way back to the 30m to offload to Slater.
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:13pm
The High Shot said | 8:13pm | Report comment
15′
KNOCK ON MELBOURNE
The bomb was spilled.
Matai is still limping around.
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:12pm
The High Shot said | 8:12pm | Report comment
14′
Storm taking it up towards half way on the 2nd
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:12pm
The High Shot said | 8:12pm | Report comment
14′
Matai is getting some treatment to his left knee.
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:11pm
The High Shot said | 8:11pm | Report comment
13′
KNOCK ON MANLY
Good rushing defense from the Storm forces some hot potato stuff but some poor passing sees the side from Sydney fumble it.
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:10pm
The High Shot said | 8:10pm | Report comment
12′
I think it was Chambers who dropped it as Melbourne worked a back line move.
Lyon kicks ahead and Melbourne knock it on.
Manly to feed a scrum 40m out
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:09pm
The High Shot said | 8:09pm | Report comment
11′
The Sea Eagles need to lift and stop playing so nervously. It’s only 8 points.
KNOCK ON STORM.
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:08pm
The High Shot said | 8:08pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Smith repeats his kick miss to the left.
Unreal these video refs!
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:10pm
james said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Karma
8:12pm
The High Shot said | 8:12pm | Report comment
Looks that way!
8:07pm
The High Shot said | 8:07pm | Report comment
9′ TRY MELBOURNE
Slater appeared to drop it but the old benefit of the doubt call has come back to bite Manly on the bum here!
Kick to come from about the same spot as last time.
MELBOURNE – 8
MANLY – 0
8:08pm
Dave said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Sweet sweet karma.
8:11pm
PLANKO said | 8:11pm | Report comment
I am ok with Karma but that is not with Melbourne that is with NQLD …
8:15pm
Dave said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Simply the football gods showing their displeasure.
8:11pm
Bill Larkin said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Absolutely. It wasn’t a try. Stiff.
8:06pm
The High Shot said | 8:06pm | Report comment
9′
Ironic that the first call the video ref has to make is a pretty tough one here… oh no!
MELBOURNE – 4
MANLY – 0
8:06pm
PLANKO said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Manly are choking huge gl melbourne that is a try
8:06pm
PLANKO said | 8:06pm | Report comment
oh dear he dropped it
8:05pm
The High Shot said | 8:05pm | Report comment
9′
They are checking whether Slater has managed to burrow over from about 3m out.
Looks like a try to me… unless he’s dropped it?!
MELBOURNE – 4
MANLY – 0
8:05pm
The High Shot said | 8:05pm | Report comment
9′
The Sea Eagles are going to have to fight hard here..
POSSIBLE TRY MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE – 4
MANLY – 0
8:06pm
seanmaguire said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Wow what is going on.
8:05pm
PLANKO said | 8:05pm | Report comment
Manly are choking huge gl melbourne
8:04pm
The High Shot said | 8:04pm | Report comment
7′
Melbourne are running with plenty of purpose here. Manly look a little on their heels following a couple of terrible errors
Melbourne to kick from 45m out.
KNOCK ON MANLY
Unbelievable! Taufua spills a simple bouncing kick over the sideline 10m out
MELBOURNE – 4
MANLY – 0
8:02pm
The High Shot said | 8:02pm | Report comment
7′
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Smith sticks it out to the left and can’t curve it back
MELBOURNE – 4
MANLY – 0
8:01pm
The High Shot said | 8:01pm | Report comment
5′
From the tap off the penalty kick, Matai fooled Williams with a dummy who dropped it cold. Cronk pounced and raced 40m to score about 20m from the posts to the right
MELBOURNE – 4
MANLY – 0
8:00pm
The High Shot said | 8:00pm | Report comment
5′
TRY MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE – 4
MANLY – 0
8:00pm
RebelRanger said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Manly are scum !!!
8:02pm
PLANKO said | 8:02pm | Report comment
LOL
8:00pm
The High Shot said | 8:00pm | Report comment
4′ PENALTY MANLY
Good bomb but Chambers flopped onto Stewart for some dumb reason.
MELBOURNE –
MANLY -
7:59pm
The High Shot said | 7:59pm | Report comment
3′
Cherry-Evans kicks on half way, O’Neill warms up Matai’s shoulder on the Melbourne 30.
They are up to half way on 4
MELBOURNE –
MANLY -
7:58pm
The High Shot said | 7:58pm | Report comment
2′
Sea Eagles have held on and are working it out from deep.
They did very well to hold out.
MELBOURNE –
MANLY -
7:57pm
The High Shot said | 7:57pm | Report comment
Sorry my browser crashed on kick off of course.
Manly dropped it, Storm deep on the attack.
MELBOURNE –
MANLY -
7:57pm
The High Shot said | 7:57pm | Report comment
Sea Eagles have wandered out, the Storm are about to bust the banner (Ryan Hinchcliff 100 games for Melbourne)
The crowd are pumped up, let’s do this.
MELBOURNE –
MANLY -
7:56pm
Cambo said | 7:56pm | Report comment
I have backed Manly to win. I am staking a work tipping comp first prize of $300 on it… Hope your wrong.
7:44pm
The High Shot said | 7:44pm | Report comment
LATE CHANGE – Mahe Fonua is in for Sisa Waqa who has hurt his knee in the warm up.
7:39pm
PLANKO said | 7:39pm | Report comment
ITS MATAI TIME PEOPLE
7:03pm
The High Shot said | 7:03pm | Report comment
Can’t wait for this one, I reckon there’s going to be some feeling in it! It’s a shame Adam Blair doesn’t play for the men in purple any more.
6:45pm
ceboss said | 6:45pm | Report comment
come on Manly.
6:26pm
NF said | 6:26pm | Report comment
Go Melbourne destroy those Eagles.
6:12pm
RebelRanger said | 6:12pm | Report comment
I wish I wasn’t working.. C’MON STORM !!
6:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:08pm | Report comment
C’mon Melbourne. Hope Melbourne fans comes out in force for tonight. Is it a sellout?
7:03pm
The High Shot said | 7:03pm | Report comment
Can’t find any info on that, let’s hope so!
7:43pm
The High Shot said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Not a sell out but the crowd looks tasty