Storm v Bunnies @ Gosford

[TC]

Haha. My cunning plan has come to fruition, and I have meetings in NSW next Friday and the Monday following. 

So - oh dear, oh woe is me, alas poor TC  -  work commitments mean I must stay within an hour or so of Gosford next weekend. (and they pay for it) Whatever shall I do? *sigh* Yeah alright - maybe I am laying it on a bit thick

So, who's going? Where are you sitting? Would you like some company?

[Christabella]

How convenient, wish I had the chance for work to pay for me to go interstate.

I shall be there with Bunnies and her crew, Allykat and LR ... northern side in the GA area.

[StormBec]

Yep Mum and I will be there too! with Bunnies, Luke, LR and Co. I can not wait! Come join us TC! As Christabella said we will all be sitting on the northern side in the GA area.

[Tigger]

OMG!!! Does this mean that the 'get em on side ref....' call will not be a tribute but the actual call for this game?? 
Could you try to position yourself real close to a ground mic for it TC? 

[Andy]

A good chance that Billy and Coops will both be playing this week! 

[lotti]

that's good news.

[StormBec]

A good chance that Billy and Coops will both be playing this week! 

Really? Yaay if its true that would be a good birthday present 

[Tigger]

Ohhh, Happy Birthday StormBec!!! 

[Andy]

Here's the link

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/061215/2/10loo.html

[bunnies]

Bought our tix on the way home from work tonight, see you all at Bluetongue Saturday night!!

Just in case you have forgotten I will be the one with both teams colours on!! he he!! 

Cheers
Bunnies

[KimmorleyKiller]

that's good news.

Your not fair dinkum?!? you gotta be bullshitting me with this one lotti surely...

From what ive heard Billy has to see his specialist for the expected all-clear, whilst 'The Cronk' is likely to start off the bench.

[steaming stormer]

Hearing Cooper on SEN this morning with KB, I don't think he sounded real confident of playing.  In fact, I'd rather him miss one more than risk coming back too early and doing anything long term.

[MENACING*STORM]

In fact, I'd rather him miss one more than risk coming back too early and doing anything long term.

Definitely agree.  Roy Aubusson did a good job as the stand in half back in our last match. 
And Zappa is doing a brilliant job at fullback too. 
IMHO, I would rest Billy and Coops for another week and have them ready for the Knights game next Monday

[TC]

OMG!!! Does this mean that the 'get em on side ref....' call will not be a tribute but the actual call for this game?? 

[MENACING*STORM]

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has named a 17-man squad for this Saturday's Round 17 clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The game will be played at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford from 5:30pm.

After Melbourne had the bye last weekend, they extended their lead at the top of the NRL ladder to four points thanks to Manly's upset 26-22 loss to the Dragons.

Bellamy has named all five of his Origin representatives in the starting line-up, hoping they get through Wednesday's State-of-Origin clash in Brisbane unscathed.

Billy Slater returns from injury to take his place at fullback, having recovered from two facial fractures he sustained in the Storm's Round 11 clash against the Sea Eagles in Sydney.

Steve Turner, who has been deputising for Slater at fullback, will take his place on the wing.

With Cooper Cronk still suffering from an ankle injury, James Aubusson has been named to start at halfback.

Israel Folau has not recovered from the hamstring injury he sustained against St George-Illawarra and won't take his place in the squad.

Squad for Saturday's game:

Starting team:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Anthony Quinn
5. Steve Turner
6. Greg Inglis
7. James Aubusson
8. Ben Cross
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. Clint Newton
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson

Interchange:
14. Jeff Lima
15. Adam Blair
16. Jeremy Smith
17. Sam Tagataese

Coach: Craig Bellamy

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