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by sheet_ed
Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Grand Final - Storm v Panthers
Replies: 156
Views: 4077

Re: Grand Final - Storm v Panthers

I have always put my footy tips in based upon the bookies, this results in me being 1-3 in most tipping comps. My belief is that bookies know more than us mortals as they generally have punters with inside knowledge betting heavily on a game. My point / question is "Why are the Storm favourites...
by sheet_ed
Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Grand Final - Storm v Panthers
Replies: 156
Views: 4077

Re: Grand Final - Storm v Panthers

I replayed the Cleary "my shoulder hurts" incident in last weeks game and I honestly believe he is faking it. It occurs when the game is truly over and right in front of the cameras. The storm should not believe that he is not 99% fit. That shoulder is to draw attention to try and hurt him...
by sheet_ed
Sat Sep 28, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Prelim Final
Replies: 182
Views: 6052

Re: Prelim Final

With the size of the Panthers pack Lazarus Vaalepu needs to be added - he is big and fast. He had extra legs when he played last and will need to be there. He played 41 minutes against the Cows and did a LOT of work. Love to see Sua but the Panthers are big hitters - Fisher-Harris and Leota are thei...
by sheet_ed
Sun Sep 15, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Finals week 1 vs Sharks
Replies: 161
Views: 8847

Re: Finals week 1 vs Sharks

Can I give a shout-out to Nick Meaney - he copped SO MUCH CRAP in the beginning of the year but he has helped Warbrick become an elite player. His defence as a centre has grown in the past few months and is more than capable of breaking the line. Re Paps - ignore the face that his speed has come off...
by sheet_ed
Fri Aug 02, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 4876
Views: 1393335

Re: Official thread and signing news

Can't wait to see Blore, Utoikamanu, Katoa, Loiero, Tui and Nelson running through the other teams defence lines. Talk about BASH Bros. Utoikamanu must have something that Craig and Frank see in him to pursue him with such vigor. He is one of the more "high profile" signings for us as we u...
by sheet_ed
Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 22 - Storm vs Dragons
Replies: 130
Views: 9182

Re: Round 22 - Storm vs Dragons

Welch is a great player with a fantasic off load - if he has an injury that will prohibit him from playing finals, the Storm will keep him back. Re moving him on, how many First Grade front rowers of quality hit the market. If we sign Utoikamanu we many need salary cap, but we dont have a bulging ro...
by sheet_ed
Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 4876
Views: 1393335

Re: Official thread and signing news

Super League has a quota on Overseas players. as well as a cut-off time. I think Remis's manager believes an unencumbered player is a good sell to Super league.
by sheet_ed
Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 21 Eels v Storm
Replies: 49
Views: 4891

Re: Round 21 Eels v Storm

Got to give a shout out to Jack Howarth - Will Penisini has carved us up in the past - he was well out played.

Howarth would have to smoke crack on the field to loose his spot for the rest of the year.

The defence was excellent last nigh - cannot wait for Storm Vs Panthers - THE ACID TEST
by sheet_ed
Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 21 Eels v Storm
Replies: 49
Views: 4891

Re: Round 21 Eels v Storm

Ryles will be coaching from the background and Parra players are playing for their contracts/lives. We should win, but expect a harder game than we anticipate. Never underestimate people when rumors swirl about that they may be chopped. We can play 2 smaller guys off the bench as Howarth can switch ...
by sheet_ed
Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 4876
Views: 1393335

Re: Official thread and signing news

NAS wants to go play Rugby in Japan - he was close to Juzzy and when he was shifted to the Tigers, NAS seemed to loose heart. He is 28 and not the premier player he wanted to be. Sad to lose him but we are building a new roster.
by sheet_ed
Mon Jul 08, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 4876
Views: 1393335

Re: Official thread and signing news

Congrats to Ryles - really sad to lose him. As an EX Eels supporter - the club is a rats nest of "old boys' who are known to interfere in what should be coaches decisions, he will need to contend with that. This is why they play finals one year and suck on the wooden spoon the next. Questions a...
by sheet_ed
Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 17 - Storm vs Raiders
Replies: 100
Views: 8241

Re: Round 17 - Storm vs Raiders

Raiders LOVE winning in Melbourne. Not sure Harry will play.
by sheet_ed
Sat Jun 22, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 16 - Dolphins vs Storm
Replies: 138
Views: 9539

Re: Round 16 - Dolphins vs Storm

Jack Howarth showed why there was such an investment in him, I just need to send hime some gorrilla glue to stop being stripped of the ball. The coaches are going to go hard at him on ball stripping - he had a target on him regarding this. The look on his face at the end of the game showed that he k...
by sheet_ed
Sun Jun 16, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 15 vs Warriors
Replies: 146
Views: 10433

Re: Round 15 vs Warriors

Kudos to our subs and bench - they made a BIG differnce - Anderson is playing above Warbrick (and could be the reason we haven'dt resigned Remis) , Howarth has the best showing I have seen from him (1st grade all over him) very handy player. Chan is a great sub for McDonald. We have for the first ti...
by sheet_ed
Fri Jun 14, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 15 vs Warriors
Replies: 146
Views: 10433

Re: Round 15 vs Warriors

Interesting subs Kane Bradley and Howarth, both can play forward and backs - suspect a late switch in the backline.

RTS will be a "surprise" inclusion for the Warriors.

This one is going to be tough...