Round 24 - Titans vs Storm

[Cameron]

What an idea... Defend AND attack well! I’ll message Craig.

Please do because sometimes like against the Bunnies, Im not sure what we are trying to do.

[Cameron]

According to Frank; Smith (Cam) likely and Hughes probable.

https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/ ... erral=true

If that turns out to be the case then it wouldn't be the worst result in regards to the injury carnage from Friday night. We've taken a massive hit no doubt which could really hurt us coming into finals but if Cam is out there and we have the injection of Hughes it offsets it somewhat I guess.

In a perfect world we'd have the luxury of resting Cam this week (and may even yet do so) but given we lost 2 in a row before last week and the comp is so tight for the top couple of spots then maybe we'll play him if he's 75% fit or so. That said and regardless of all that, if there's a chance he could aggravate the injury more and miss finals then we should def err on the side of caution and sit him out

We cant rest anyone, we have to go for the jugular. How is big Sam Kasiano looking? He can come straight in for NAS. Hughes can play on the wing. Blair in the centres. Sorted.

[RobbieRoss]

Well that report from Frank is much better than it might have been.

So Hughes for Suli
Blair for Chambers
Sam for NAS
Albert Vete for Brandon

Really important now to get that home first final,win that and get a week off to get the top 17 together.

[NevilleB]

Needs some sandor earl

[Mattpoet]

I have a sneaky suspicion that Tui is ahead of Vete in the pecking order...

[Cameron]

The most important thing is that whoever plays for us , tackles hard and holds on to the ball.

That is the Storm mantra and culture and it doesn't matter who it is in the jumper; if they can execute the simple things well; they can be effective.

[yourhero]

Named team;

1. Billy Slater
2. Chase Blair
3. Justin Olam
4. Curtis Scott
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Cameron Munster
7. Brodie Croft
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Cameron Smith (c)
10. Tim Glasby
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Joe Stimson
13. Dale Finucane

14. Tui Kamikamica
15. Christian Welch
16. Kenny Bromwich
17. Ryley Jacks

18. Scott Drinkwater
19. Sam Kasiano
20. Albert Vete
21. Jahrome Hughes

[yourhero]

Jesus I wish Kasiano and Vete got in over Kamikamica and Jacks... Or if you are going to carry a utility, Hughes.

After our average forward performances against Souths and Cronulla, if we run out with that bench, we deserve a hiding. I seriously doubt we will be 1-17 but unfortunately I think Craig may only swap out Jacks.

Pretty disappointing.

[yourhero]

Titans Line-up;

1. Alexander Brimson
2. Anthony Don
3. Konrad Hurrell
4. Brenko Lee
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kane Elgey
7. Ash Taylor
8. Jarrod Wallace
9. Nathan Peats
10. Ryan James (c)
11. Kevin Proctor
12. Keegan Hipgrave
13. Jai Arrow

14. Mitch Rein
15. Moeaki Fotuaika
16. Jack Stockwell
17. Will Matthews

18. Bryce Cartwright
19. Brendan Elliot
20. Jai Whitbread
21. Leilani Latu

[blazza18]

Wonder if Jacks is only there because he's the only option left who could actually do a serviceable job at dummy half?

Still really like Hughes on the wing. Doesn't look likely however.

[Itzbek the Purple]

Wondering about Jacks at dummy half as Kenny B had done the job for NZ. Not a great fan of Cheese on the wing either.

[Daeman]

Not a bad line up considering the injury list, and I'll be taking it at face value. I expect at least 1 change in the 17 and wouldn't be suprising to see 2 or 3 depending on how guys pull up and how they train during the week.

As an aside, I hope the medico's are 110% that Smith's Good to go, anything less and it's not worth the risk this late in the season.

[Deadpool]

Ya gotta laugh when our 18-21 is better then our 14-17. I hope they keep Olam at centre and Blair on the wing or Hughes comes in and Blair out. I would love to see Drinkwater make his debut also

[Cameron]

As I have said; it doesn't really matter who plays as long as they ALL play for each other.

[Danger D]

What an idea... Defend AND attack well! I’ll message Craig.

The secret's out!