Melbourne Storm
54
Match Complete
South Sydney Rabbitohs
20
| N. Meaney |  | 76 | ||
| J. Chan |  | 76 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 71 | ||
| T. Wishart | | 70 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 66 | ||
| C. Munster | | 65 | ||
| 60 | | D. Hawkins | ||
| 59 | | C. Murray | ||
| 58 | | D. Hawkins | ||
| 57 | | T. Milne | ||
| 50 | | J. Gagai | ||
| R. Papenhuyzen | | 42 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 37 | ||
| H. Grant | | 36 | ||
| X. Coates | | 32 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 31 | ||
| W. Warbrick | | 29 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 28 | ||
| X. Coates | | 27 | ||
| 18 | | J. Gagai | ||
| X. Coates | | 9 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 7 | ||
| R. Papenhuyzen | | 6 |
| 10 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 7 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The season for the South Sydney Rabbitohs doesn’t get any easier in ANZAC Round, taking on the Melbourne Storm tonight at AAMI Park. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEST).
Whilst the Storm are probably still not playing to their best, they continue to chalk up the wins. The Rabbitohs haven’t been able to do the same, and will need to overcome recent history to record a win in Melbourne tonight.
Craig Bellamy’s side is unchanged, although Nelson Asofa-Solomona is listed in the 8 jumper and may swap places with Christian Welch before kick off..
Rabbitohs prop Tevita Tatola is facing 12 weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot while winger Tyrone Munro is also out long term, due to surgery to repair his fractured collarbone. But they are boosted by Jai Arrow making his first appearance since suffering shoulder damage in Las Vegas and the recall of Damien Cook to the starting side.
Prediction
Sadly for the Rabbitohs, I think their struggles will continue. Storm by 14
Game information
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-off: 7:50pm (AEST)
TV: Fox League, Channel 9
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Storm $1.20, Rabbitohs $4.50 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Joe Chan 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Jack Howarth 19. Grant Anderson 20. Marion Seve 21. Jonah Pezet 22. Tristan Powell
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Jacob Gagai 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Shaquai Mitchell 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Siliva Havili 16. Davvy Moale 17. Jai Arrow 18. Michael Chee Kam 19. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 20. Tallis Duncan 21. Sean Keppie 22. Dion Teaupa
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Yeah, you guys are the best! Might I commend your emoji use. Very convincing.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Gray wasn’t great under the high ball. So that goes with what you say about him. He was definitely a threat most of the time when running the ball.
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
21 premierships! I'll take that. :laughing: Losing a GF 30-6, how shameful. A NSW Cup side could have done better. What a wasted season that was for the Dogs. Ending up as Rabbitohs roadkill! :laughing:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
You've won one in 53 years. Dogs have six. I'll take that.
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
The Dogs last premiership win was when? When was their last GF? And who beat them? 30-6 ring any bells genius? :laughing:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Yeah, the Bunnies are going heaps better than the Dogs right now.
Dionysus
Roar Rookie
In cases where an action is considered deliberate, I believe that the punishment should always exceed the worst possible outcomes from the crime. So if this was deliberate we need to consider the worst outcome to Munster and ensure that the punishment exceeds that. If that justifies a lifetime ban then go for it. The biggest reason why we have so many problems in society is because we are way to soft on issues that really matter. Lets start by making a statement on the footy field.
zonecadet
Roar Rookie
They were like a hapless, helpless water buffalo stuck in the mud just waiting for the safari to come along and put them out of their misery. Thanks, Roy, thanks HG.
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
Especially for Rabbitohs fans.
Cam
Roar Rookie
Good player, just needs to be better defensively. To be fair, Wighton is a handful.
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
Souths had a small chance to turn things around by sacking Demetriou after their last loss and bringing in an interim coach with the bye to give them 2 weeks to prepare the team. Now, with the Panthers next week and Cleary back, Souths season is over! And CEO Solly, the Rabbitohs board and chairman Nick Pappas are all to blame.
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
I'd support a lifetime ban. Let's get it done! :thumbup:
Cam
Roar Rookie
Heads up Souths supporters, you scored 20 points against a team that probably beats most international teams. Missing Graham, Mitchell, Johnson, Ilias, Tatola etc and young guys in spine positions.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks for following the blog tonight. I will be back this time tomorrow for the Sea Eagles and Eels in another game when the away coach is under a lot of pressure
Nick Maguire
Roar Rookie
Almost the perfect result for Bellamy, win well but still have plenty of ammo to fire at the team in the review and on the track
David Holden
Roar Guru
I don't know where this leaves the Rabbitohs. They are not defending mistakes and any thoughts of finals football probably goes tonight. Where does this leave Demetriou? Unfortunately, for him, he may not see the next week out. They play the Panthers next Thursday night at Accor
Phil
Roar Rookie
The Cameron Munster show was very good tonight. When on song, he is one hell of a player. Not much can be said for Souths except for about 10 minutes in the 2nd half.
FourwingSweepa
Roar Rookie
Souffs are an embarrassment won 1 comp in 14 other than rusty have nothing