Storm v Manly round 26 game thread

[Spread_Eagle]

Manly by 30.

Lotti. Can you send us a pic of your head spinning around in circles like the exorcist on Saturday night?

[Fruit Loop]

Manly by 30.

Lotti. Can you send us a pic of your head spinning around in circles like the exorcist on Saturday night?

you want to see the trolls head ??

[Michael :P]

Apparently both Mick Crocker and Ben Cross will start this weekend which indicates to me that Ben is in the top 17 plans of Belly-ache's. He will be fun watch this weekend as he's desperate to be a part of a GF winning team (Im touching wood as I type this  ). So watch him rip right into Wo-Manly this Saturday.

As for our bench during the final's, will probably look something like :

14. Ben Cross
15. Garret Crossman
16. David Kidwell
17. Jake Webster

18. Nathan Friend/Adam Blair - both very unlucky.

But f**k me that's a strong bench.

[Spread_Eagle]

Seriously, Premiership winning team?

You're about a forward pack short. Melbourne have been playing great. The finals is where they'll choke.

[Tigger]

Only time will tell wont it?

As long as we give it all we've got I'll be happy 

[Michael :P]

Seriously, Premiership winning team?

You're about a forward pack short. Melbourne have been playing great. The finals is where they'll choke.

OK Sargeant Schultz.

It's funny how under-rated our pack is. Lets project 1-2 years into the future and see where they'd be.

- Dallas Johsnon - mainstay of QLD pack, probably played a game for Aus.
- Ryan Hoffman - Certain NSW and Australian back-rower.
- Mick Crocker - QLD definately.
- Brett White - Country Origin, chance for SOO
- Cam Smith - Australian Hooker
- Antonio Kaufusi - Probably played for QLD.
- Garrett Crossman - Would have played for Country, I think he's good enough for the Blue's.
- Adam Blair - Could be our best prop, Kiwi rep. for sure.

Man that's a shiddy pack. 

[StormBec]

Referee for the game is Paul Simpkins.
Sideline Officials: Rod Lawrence, Gavin Badger
Video Referee: Chris Ward

[shaved_eagle]

Referee for the game is Paul Simpkins.
Sideline Officials: Rod Lawrence, Gavin Badger
Video Referee: Chris Ward

thanks ,thank god its not russell smith or sean hampstead

[StormBec]

Storm team named to play Saturday:

1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson

Interchange:
14. Adam Blair
15. Jeremy Smith
16. Garret Crossman
17. Nathan Friend
18. Michael Crocker
19. Jake Webster
(two to be omitted)

http://rleague.com/db/article.php?id=26325

[totally_fresh]

Why is Crocker named in 18? Wouldn't that suggest that he would be one of the two to drop off? Blimey, I bloody hope so! He's the only Melbourne forward that I genuinly fear! Even if he is a grub....

[Tigger]

Why is Crocker named in 18? Wouldn't that suggest that he would be one of the two to drop off? Blimey, I bloody hope so! He's the only Melbourne forward that I genuinly fear! Even if he is a grub....

Well you'd probably have to ask the coach to answer that question.....................

[totally_fresh]

Does Craig post here?

If so, Craig - do you plan on leaving Michael out of your starting 17?

Thanks in advance, Steve Fresh.

[Tigger]

[StormBec]

Manly team named to play Saturday:

1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steve Bell
4. Steve Matai
5. Chris Hicks
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford ©
8. Jason King
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Steve Menzies
12. Anthony Watmough
13. Luke Williamson

Interchange:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Kylie Leuluai
16. Mark Bryant
17. George Rose

[Stormwarning[c]]

Manly team named to play Saturday:

1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steve Bell
4. Steve Matai
5. Chris Hicks
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford ©
8. Jason King
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Steve Menzies
12. Anthony Watmough
13. Luke Williamson

Interchange:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Kylie Leuluai
16. Mark Bryant
17. George Rose

Interesting that they haven't named an 18 man squad considering the injury to Orford and the fact that it was reported on 2GB that he wont train until Thursday at the earliest.