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by riders of the storm
Fri May 24, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm
Replies: 107
Views: 957

Re: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm

That Loiero was such an obvious standout says a lot about our pack. Can’t rely on any of our middles. Even the two edges had negative plays that hurt us. I’m a big fan of Loiero. I’ll throw it out there - I think he’s the team’s best middle forward outside of King. He makes mistakes and gives away ...
by riders of the storm
Fri May 24, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm
Replies: 107
Views: 957

Re: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm

Why is it that when we play at Brooky the side's IQ collectively drops by 80%? Our forwards seriously need a tune up. I don't think being skipper has done Harry any favours. Problem is, who would we give it to? You could make the argument for Hughes to take it as a member of the leadership group or...
by riders of the storm
Fri May 24, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm
Replies: 107
Views: 957

Re: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm

Pretty dreadful performance. Meaney was horrific - crabbed sideways and threw some awful passes.

Very annoyed with the lack of attention to detail in so many aspects of the game. Played that right into Manly’s hands.
by riders of the storm
Fri May 24, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm
Replies: 107
Views: 957

Re: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm

Not sure if that Harry pass on the blindside to Reimis was the play to make. Really need Harry to be way more patient when we’re in attack. Game is still there to be won but not sure we can trust the fellas tonight Not to mention the pass he threw over the sideline on play one from five metres out ...
by riders of the storm
Fri May 24, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm
Replies: 107
Views: 957

Re: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm

The right side couldn’t organise a shot in a bar. Awful.
by riders of the storm
Fri May 24, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm
Replies: 107
Views: 957

Re: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm

Hoping the bench really makes a difference here with three middle forwards compared to Manly’s more mobile reserves. Manly will start with a lot of energy up front and will want to make this a slog. They’ll likely be very physical. Key concern I have is their kicking game from DCE and Brooks but it’...
by riders of the storm
Tue May 21, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm
Replies: 107
Views: 957

Re: Round 12 - Sea Eagles vs Storm

Not sure I like it but surely Meaney moves into five-eighth here with Anderson playing in the centres. Wouldn’t be surprised if this is the first of many games Garlick is selected for over the next few weeks given Grant is playing 80 minutes lately and he has Origin commitments. Garlick might also b...
by riders of the storm
Mon May 20, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Magic RD 2024 Storm v parramatta
Replies: 105
Views: 1848

Re: Magic RD 2024 Storm v parramatta

Papenhuyzen23 wrote: Mon May 20, 2024 7:19 pm
riders of the storm wrote: Mon May 20, 2024 1:17 pm
TC wrote: Sun May 19, 2024 6:25 pm

You're starting to remind me of Lotti.
This.
Real fans aren’t one eyed and can take off their purple glasses and call out a bad play or an out of form player, sorry if it offends your sensitive personality.
Not sensitive. Just think you’re a dribbler.
by riders of the storm
Mon May 20, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Magic RD 2024 Storm v parramatta
Replies: 105
Views: 1848

Re: Magic RD 2024 Storm v parramatta

TC wrote: Sun May 19, 2024 6:25 pm
Papenhuyzen23 wrote: Sun May 19, 2024 4:25 pm Oh look like clockwork again, early lead thrown away by a basic drop by Warbrick in our own end, I’m so so so so sick of this guy and all you guys that told me I was a hater can eat some humble pie, he is absolute trash.
You're starting to remind me of Lotti.
This.
by riders of the storm
Fri May 17, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Magic RD 2024 Storm v parramatta
Replies: 105
Views: 1848

Re: Magic RD 2024 Storm v parramatta

I'm not sure if we're very good at coming out of our own end with either our backs or forwards haha. It's not just a Bellamy thing. The numbers might be different off the back of a kick vs starting a set after turnover but all teams use their outside backs because it lowers the workload of the forw...
by riders of the storm
Sat May 11, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 10 vs Sharks
Replies: 116
Views: 3226

Re: Round 10 vs Sharks

Weird performance. Felt like going into half-time, despite the sin bin and the try, the guys were starting to build and were fighting back but the break came at the wrong time and that emotion went out the window. Similar problems in attack - bit sideways and a bit clunky. Need to be more direct. I ...
by riders of the storm
Sun May 05, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 9 vs Gold Coast Titans
Replies: 105
Views: 3718

Re: Round 9 vs Gold Coast Titans

Mattpoet wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 9:23 am We get a lot of tries a tackle or two after a MacDonald run because of those quick play the balls and he's starting to offload too which makes him even more dangerous
He’s an absolute weapon. Give him a year or two and he’ll be starting.
by riders of the storm
Sun May 05, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official Injury Updates Thread
Replies: 643
Views: 126031

Re: Official Injury Updates Thread

Bullucked wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 9:41 am Hasn't Bellamy moved Grant in to the halves before and used Garlic at hooker?
… and that should never happen again.
by riders of the storm
Sun May 05, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official Injury Updates Thread
Replies: 643
Views: 126031

Re: Official Injury Updates Thread

Frank Ponissi’s just gone on the record and stated it’s four to six weeks Papenhuyzen will be out.
by riders of the storm
Sat May 04, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official Injury Updates Thread
Replies: 643
Views: 126031

Re: Official Injury Updates Thread

Papenhuyzen has just posted on Instagram that he has a minor fracture above the plate in his ankle. Says he’ll “be back soon”.