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by Mattpoet
Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 6 vs Bulldogs
Replies: 87
Views: 2039

Re: Round 6 vs Bulldogs

Three middles on the bench, do we think we can beat them that way with a couple of props out?
by Mattpoet
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: the curious case of jack howarth
Replies: 7
Views: 326

Re: the curious case of jack howarth

Tohu, Kenny, Felise Kaufusi, Welch and McLean all spring to mind too Yes, yes, yes. Jordan was the specific fellow I just couldn't think of, the big bloke who never realised he was a big guy. And of course Kenny spent ages in the seconds whilst his brother went ahead. (I think though Kenny was in t...
by Mattpoet
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: the curious case of jack howarth
Replies: 7
Views: 326

Re: the curious case of jack howarth

Tohu, Kenny, Felise Kaufusi, Welch and McLean all spring to mind too
by Mattpoet
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 5 vs Broncos
Replies: 133
Views: 3473

Re: Round 5 vs Broncos

I don't think any journus are present, just him and a camera
by Mattpoet
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 4623
Views: 1104121

Re: Official thread and signing news

Hooray!!!!
by Mattpoet
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 5 vs Broncos
Replies: 133
Views: 3473

Re: Round 5 vs Broncos

https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/04/08/gra ... er-tackle/

Annesley explaining the Munster no try.

A couple of points in rebuttal though:

1. Klown doesn't actually call surrender

2. How do you know that Mariner doesn't intend to get up and run? Munster is too fast
by Mattpoet
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Queensland Cup/NSW cup
Replies: 52
Views: 1625

Re: Queensland Cup/NSW cup

I hope MacDonald doesn't get dropped, he's out best forward prospect. So much good happens off his quick play the balls.
by Mattpoet
Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 5 vs Broncos
Replies: 133
Views: 3473

Re: Round 5 vs Broncos

Forgot about Katoa, he had an absolute beast of a game. He's a real weapon when we use him right.
by Mattpoet
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Vegas 2025
Replies: 3
Views: 139

Re: Vegas 2025

I don't like this. They wouldn't want to take another home game away for it...
by Mattpoet
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 5 vs Broncos
Replies: 133
Views: 3473

Re: Round 5 vs Broncos

Hughes and Mam deserved to be in the votes somewhere, but I can't for the life of me work out how anyone who watched the game thinks Arthars was more influential than Tui
by Mattpoet
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 5 vs Broncos
Replies: 133
Views: 3473

Re: Round 5 vs Broncos

Tui didn't get a single Dally M vote, NRL really should have to justify that
by Mattpoet
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 4623
Views: 1104121

Re: Official thread and signing news

Any club that has employed 4 Burgess brothers for that exact purpose plus had Wayne Bennett coaching his usual tactics should just keep their head down and try to avoid attention when that subject comes up
by Mattpoet
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: 2024 Junior Reps
Replies: 73
Views: 36779

Re: 2024 Junior Reps

How many teams make finals?
by Mattpoet
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:55 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Queensland Cup/NSW cup
Replies: 52
Views: 1625

Re: Queensland Cup/NSW cup

It's a good headache to have if they're all going to be pushing each other for a spot.
by Mattpoet
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Round 5 vs Broncos
Replies: 133
Views: 3473

Re: Round 5 vs Broncos

As much as I respect Sua's ability to make a fist of any position, the thought of him going up against Dom Young reminds me of when Brisbane had to play Kodi Nikorima on the wing against us opposite Suli. And that wasn't pretty. Size is definitely a valid concern with Sua on the edge, he has looked...