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By the time this story ends Jessie Bromich and Glen Lazarus will be ahead of NAS at the Storm! 😂
NRL News: Storm star on the outer despite four-year contract extension, Broncos sweat on Reynolds scans, Bunnies refocus
Maybe NRL Supercoach it…you’ll probably get better results.
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I would be very surprised if the Storm let NAS go. With regards to all the other forwards named they are not leaders of the pack. Your Jessie Bromiches, JFH at Panthers, JWH at the Roosters…that is NAS for the Storm. Absolutely nuts if they let him walk.
NRL News: Storm star on the outer despite four-year contract extension, Broncos sweat on Reynolds scans, Bunnies refocus
I don’t agree with this at all. No team or coach should give the fans the expectation of a mediocre season or the excuse of rebuilding. Craig Bellamy said it himself…there is no rebuilding, every year you’re going out there to win the premiership. I like that you’ve put Shane Flanagans comments there but I can assure you the way he has prepared the Dragons that he is going out there to win the title. From the trial and first round performance I’ve put money on them to be in the pointy end of the seaosn…definitely Sharks 2016 vibes about that team. If the players are good enough to be playing in the NRL than the team is good enough to win it with the right coach/training/tactics and mentality. (see Panthers the last 4 years).
Benji's first Tigers game doesn't matter, and neither does his first year - he should treat this all as a trial
Had to check whether Round 9 last year was also a bye for them! 😂
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First round record intact. 😁 The Storm boys had that to play for and they put everything into that defensive effort so well deserved. Finally Bellamy does the right thing gets Loiero out of 2nd row. Putting him into 13 and King to 10 actually worked really well as they’re both tackle machines. Joe Chan did really well at 2nd row and a few more perfornances like that will have that spot nailed down. Meaney at center was a pass and work in progress. Pezet was very good at 6 and Storm now have decent halves depth with him there + Wishart. Fullback depth with Fa’alogo and 2nd row/center depth with the likes of Howarth. Bellamy should give them several days off after that performance and with the Warriors coming up next week.
Storm warning for competition as Bellamy's streak continues, Panthers question Bunker
Yep, he was begging for that hook.
'Eddie got found out': Jones in spotlight as 'ferocious' Fiji leave Wallabies RWC hopes hanging by thread in 69 year first
I’d like to say back to the drawing board but I don’t think they ever had a drawing board to start with. Fiji were the better team tonight. Game plan, attack, kicking and sadly in a lot of positions they also had the better players. The only plus in the Wallabies game was the defense which held, especially early when the Fijians were using the full width of the field and their dangerous outside backs. Kerevi played better than expected from someone returning from long term injury. He was getting isolated for penalties but I don’t think that was all on him. Fiji owned the ruck tonight. Frost was pretty good in the lineouts picking off some of the Fijian attacking throws when it mattered. They really need Tupou and Skeleton back in the engine room for Wales where the result will pretty much decide who goes through to the next stages. No use blaming selections now, they need to come up with a clear game plan for the team they have and they need a 10 to execute it well. I say Donaldson to 10, Kellaway or Marky if he’s been training there to 15. They need to go all out attack and get points. Most importantly…STOP THE SENSELESS KICKING!!!
'Eddie got found out': Jones in spotlight as 'ferocious' Fiji leave Wallabies RWC hopes hanging by thread in 69 year first
I’d switch CNK and Manu around. CNK has played 1 all year and has been outstanding plus combo with Johnson. Manu is a better center than fullback. Not sure Hughes will be fit enough to play so Brown 6 and Johnson 7. Te Martin 18th man.
Kiwis squad: Johnson, Hughes and Manu hold the key as New Zealand look to exploit Warriors fever
Great game Roosters and unlucky to bow out. I thought Trent Robinsons tactics especially bringing in the speedy dummy half against tiring forwards almost won them that game. Whoever won today was going to be facing a flogging next week. Still…glad the Storm made another Prelim. Munster’s so called ‘big game player’ status surely is a myth. Big game last week didn’t turn up….lets turn it up a notch this week adding in elimination for the loser…didn’t turn up again. and somehow gets the wraps for a brilliant take by Warbrick. Meaney was by far the best Storm player…Grant and Munster were hit and miss. NAS makes a difference in the forwards…the rest are plodders. Loeiro shoudln’t be in the team…offers nothing but cart the ball up and tackles. Has to be the least creative 2nd rower in the finals series. Still considering the number of experienced players lost this year and newbies coming on it has to be counted as a successful season for Bellamy and his boys.
ANALYSIS: Storm overshadow AFL as Warbrick speccy downs brave Roosters - who nearly repeat the fairytale
Honestly for a fullback learning his trade there is no better place to be than the Storm with Billy Slater doing backline coaching there. However he will need game time to iron out his weaknesses. As readiness goes I don’t think he was as ready as Grant was when he went to Tigers.
ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show
I don’t know if he’ll be a better wing than Warbrick or Coates though. Definitely would be a better backup than Jennings who I think has to be thinking about retiring as he has probably has no knee ligaments left. Also I don’t know whether he will be happy playing wing for more than 1 season as he should be getting fullback money.
ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show
I think what the likes of Paps, Walsh and Ponga have shown is quick elusive fullbacks are game winners. Looks like Faalogo is in that same exact mould so if Paps is going to be the Storm no 1 some club is going to snap up Faalogo real quick.
ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show
Agreed both Olam and Reimis didn’t really put their hand up in this game. I’d pick Reimis as his defense is better than Olams but I think his attitude is a bit poor. Tonumaipea gives 100% but sometimes his decision making is pretty poor like that kick on 3rd tackle when his wing was on the bench with a yellow card…starting to wonder if Reimis gave him a call out from the bench. 😂
ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show
Absolutely, same way they did Harry Grant with the Tigers..however the situations are differnt because if Paps returns to his best he has a lot of years to go wherea’s Cam Smith was on the verge of retirement. I don’t know if long term loans are going to work…I think its more likely he’ll be signing up with another club.
ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show
Not 100% sure but I thought the ball carrying arm has to be on the ground to be classified tackle complete if the ref hasn’t called it. Only reason I remember is a GI try vs Storm few years back where one of the Jennings bros was pretty much tackled and on the ground but his ball carrying arm was up and flick passed to GI for the try.
ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show
Takeaways from this game. There are some very good talents coming through from both teams. Very happy with the 3 Storm debutants although how they fit Faalogo in next year is going to be tough if Paps gets back to full fitness. Speaking of Paps I’m not even sure he did enough to make the 17 next week. Just nowhere near his best and his two main weapons of fitness and speed weren’t there tonight. Wishart showed far more utility value covering half and hooker although if Garlick plays next week than there’s be no need for hooker cover so probalby just a pure backline cover bench player.
ANALYSIS: Broncos minor premiership stalls as Storm streak hits 14 in a row - with rookie Fa'alogo stealing the show
Same, wouldn’t mind Broncos and Kevvie picking up the Minor Premiership…good to see his success as he was a former assistant coach at the Storm.
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions Round 27: Jostling for position, resting the weary, trying to survive, playing for pride
99% of wingers would suffer in comparision to the Semitrailer. That guy was a ridiculous talent both in offense and defense…absolutely killed it in Union as well after he left Parra. Sivo the last 2 years seems to be down on form though. Wonder whether he is carrying an injury.
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Phins are favs in the betting market so won’t be an upset.
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions Round 27: Jostling for position, resting the weary, trying to survive, playing for pride
When the team lists came out Tuesday I was pretty sure the Storm would beat the Broncos but Craig must have looked at that Broncos team list and decided to rest even more with Warbrick and Katoa suddenly picking up “injuries”..cough…cough…so now its a 50/50. Weirdly the guy that played every game and makes a million tackles and runs a game isn’t rested…Josh King might be a robot. Still think the Storm win it judging by the reaction to the debutant news and Broncos haven’t beat the Storm at suncorp for yages.
Storm, Manly, Roosters, Dolphins, Panthers, Dragons, Titans, Sharks.
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions Round 27: Jostling for position, resting the weary, trying to survive, playing for pride
Vunivalu was good but I think he still can get a lot better. EJ has one part of the equation with the tall aerial attack wings…the other part where he needs an accurate kicker to take advantage of said wingers is missing.
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Was expecting Storm to rest players as their postion does not change regardless of result. Did not expect the Broncos to do the same with the Minor Premiership on the line. Before this week was hoping Broncos would win it as Panthers have won everything for the last few years but now I really hope the Panthers get it along with what I think will be their 3-peat. Its obvious only 1 team is taking that shield seriously. Regardless of the lack of star power bar Paps the Thursday game will be interesting as a glimplse of possible futures of the two teams. Looking forward to Faalogo and Howarth play. Just hope Faalogo gets a shot at fullback.
Round 27 Team Lists Late Mail: Manu hamstrung, long list of stars resting, Papa's year over, Ponga races clock for finals
Storm need to rest everyone they can except Paps who needs a proper run at fullback. I really don’t think he should be fullback for Finals though but would be good to see him up against Walsh who with Ponga are the two best fullbacks going. Had a look at his 2020 highlights package on Youtube and he in nowhere near that level. Fourth place finish!!??? What the heck Craig!! Not good enough! Coach is skating on thin ice and surely the only way he save his job is to go on and win the Premiership! 😡
Round 27 Team Lists Late Mail: Manu hamstrung, long list of stars resting, Papa's year over, Ponga races clock for finals
A few worrying signs in that Storm performance. Defense from last week disappeared. Warriors were rolling up the field quite easily in the 2nd half. Warriors opened them up quite easily for their tries with clear overlaps for the wingers to run it in unchallenged. Meaney needs to work on his center positioning in defence….that said RTS was really good. Harry didn’t have a great game and that desperation play that ended in a Warrior penalty summed up his game. They need NAS back more than they need Munster back to give Harry go forward.
The improvement came in their attack. Paps is starting to look really good 2 games in and if this trajectory continues will be back to his 2020 form in no time. Wingers have been very good and they have aeiral dominance. Hughes running game is back after being really quiet last year. 2nd rowers starting to look good after stugging last year to fill the void left by Kaufusi and Kenny.
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