Sydney Roosters
12
Match Complete
Melbourne Storm
18
| 75 |  | N. Meaney | ||
| 73 |  | X. Coates | ||
| J. Suaalii | | 68 | ||
| J. Manu | | 67 | ||
| 32 | | N. Meaney | ||
| 30 | | E. Katoa | ||
| J. Suaalii | | 18 | ||
| M. Jennings | | 17 | ||
| 14 | | N. Meaney | ||
| 12 | | J. Hughes |
| 2 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Two heavyweights collide as the Roosters host the Storm in Sydney, with both sides coming off narrow wins last week. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEST).
Both these teams are coming off last start wins so this one promises to be an exciting encounter. Two premiership points tonight could prove pivotal at the end of the season when top 8 spots are up for grabs for these two heavyweights.
The Roosters are bolstered with James Tedesco back on deck in the 1, shifting Joey Manu back to centre and Joseph Suaalii to the wing. Sam Walker makes the extended bench as he recovers in concussion protocols.
Tui Kamikamica has been sidelined with a calf injury for the Storm, opening the door for Nelson Asofa-Solomona to be recalled from the NSW Cup. Joe Chan comes in for Tepai Moeroa.
Prediction
This is a toss of the coin job but, at home, I will take the Roosters in a thriller. Roosters by 2
Game information
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 7:50pm (AEST)
TV: Fox League, Channel 9
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Roosters $1.95, Storm $1.85 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph Suaalii 6. Connor Watson 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Nat Butcher 12. Angus Crichton 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Egan Butcher 17. Terrell May 18. Fetalaiga Pauga 19. Dylan Napa 20. Max McCathie 21. Benaiah Ioelu 22. Sam Walker
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. Grant Anderson 19. Jack Howarth 20. Kane Bradley 21. Jonah Pezet 22. Chris Lewis
concerned supporter
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Narrow minded Souths supporter I presume, Souths missed out on a gem in Maurice Longbottom ,they thought that he was too small. He is killing them for the Australian Rugby 7's.Put your preduces aside,and enjoy his talents.
Glory Bound
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Only when I had trouble sleeping. And it still works like a charm! :laughing: :thumbup:
Andy J
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Watch it again there tacklers holding on by far more than fingertips
wilbas
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he was sliding in..as far as trips go it was no where near the worse....actually his leg caught a large piece of Pap.
Glory Bound
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'IF tacklers already holding on' Perhaps. But there can be a fine line in defining that. Like a "two-man" tackle when one defender only has his finger tips touching the ball carrier but is deemed to be effecting a tackle.
Andy J
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You didnt watch much of the game, also don’t know much about what happened
Andy J
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It’s been explained a hundred times not below the knees from behind if tacklers already holding on
Andy J
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Make initial contact above the knee
Bingo
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All Harry Grant does is break the rules. He’s a Cameron Smith clone in that regard. I would like to see the Roosters and Storm properly officiated and it would be a much better, open game. League is now a case of see how much we can get away with because the referees have been instructed not to be nit picky. But when they do blow a penalty it’s usually for “foul play” or something accidental they somehow feel is deliberate.
steveng
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:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :thumbup: that is a goood one GB!
Glory Bound
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It makes a welcome change. Usually it's JWH spilling other player's blood for Easts. :silly:
Gamechanger
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Harry Grant a well deserved player of the match.
concerned supporter
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Glory Bound , Have you watched any Super Rugby this season?
Gamechanger
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The chooks are really going to feel it when Manu moves on.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
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Teddy was just about worst on ground
Gamechanger
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Collins literally spilt blood for Easts tonight
DP Schaefer
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Cheers mate. I'm going to write a piece about the Roosters soon, you'll enjoy it. :stoked:
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
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Unfortunately they get in the way - continually as far as Klein is concerned. He just can't help but impose his presence when people just want him to p&**%s off.
Gamechanger
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I can’t recall him making so many poor options and having brain snaps like the trip. He has lost composure which is essential for State of Origin and for a Captain!
Birthday Suit
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Ahahah, never change DP :laughing: Match threads wouldn’t be the same without you.