Round 16 - Roosters vs Storm

[Stormhunter]

I'll be there, Storm haven't played in Newey since 2018. Doubt there'll be much of a crowd considering. Be interesting to see who the local support will be for though.

[Shuttlesworth99]

Gee I’d be scared to turn up to next training if I’m Cam Munster with the ear full bellyache will give him

[yourhero]

Why? When the attacking team are chasing a kick and the fullback is running forward to collect it, occasionally contact with the legs happens. It's never charged.

[Lucas]

Not sure that Craig would give 2 hoots about what happens in Origin. He'd be just hoping for no injuries. And nothing he could say could make Munster feel worse than he probably already does on the back of the Origin result.

Anyway, so who backs up on Thursday?

[blazza18]

So wish origin was over so we can get back to the season proper.

[sallymay]

Won’t have munny

[Mstorm1999]

Won’t have munny

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[yourhero]

He's been cleared. No charges out of SOO2.

[yourhero]

So unless he picked up an injury or is simply being rested, I assume he is named.

[til0011]

Its going to be a fun game to watch, even though we have S.O.O they do as well, rather an exciting game than a 20-4 grind

[yourhero]

https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/ ... d-line-up/

Roosters v Storm: Walker looks likely; Smiths, Origin stars should line up
NRL.com
Mon 28 Jun 2021

A Roosters side needing a win to remain in touch with the top four faces the toughest test the NRL has to offer.

Defending premiers Melbourne have won their past 12 matches and are scoring points for fun.

In their past nine matches, they have failed to reach 40 points just twice - on one of those occasions they scored 34 and on the other they scored 20 despite being without their Origin contingent. That's good for an average of 42 points per match.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak affecting Sydney, this match has been moved to McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.

The rundown
Team news

Roosters: Sam Walker will likely return in the halves after two weeks to rest his shoulder issues, with Joey Manu returning to the centres and bumping out Joseph Suaalii.

Sitili Tupouniua (foot) is likely to be available with one of the younger forwards set to drop out. James Tedesco and Angus Crichton both appeared to come through Origin without issue.

Storm: Nelson Asofa-Solomona (suspension), Harry Grant (hamstring) and Tom Eisenhuth (elbow) will be missing from the previous game but Brandon Smith (calf) should be OK and Reimis Smith (ankle) is also a strong chance.

Jesse Bromwich (elbow) is likely to return. Ryan Papenhuyzen is targeting a round 20 comeback. Cameron Munster, Felise Kaufusi and Christian Welch got through Origin II on Sunday and are set to play.

Key match-up
Sam Walker v Jahrome Hughes: Walker has made a great go of things in his rookie season. A long, and successful, future beckons. In this match he will line up against Hughes, the unsung hero of the Melbourne side. Originally a fullback, Hughes' move into the No.7 jersey has provided Melbourne with another great option in attack.

Stat attack
Storm wingers Josh Addo-Carr and George Jennings have scored 25 tries between them - but they both missed out in Round 15 even though their side scored 12 four-pointers against Wests Tigers.

[sallymay]

I don’t know how I feel about this game ...with all the covid crap going on this game just doesn’t have the magic it should

[yourhero]

Storm team named;

1. Nicho Hynes
2. George Jennings
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Brandon Smith
10. Christian Welch
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenneath Bromwich
13. Dale Finucane

14. Aaron Booth
15. Tui Kamikamica
16. Chris Lewis
17. Aaron Pene

18. Cooper Johns
19. Jordan Grant
20. Dean Ieremia
21. Trent Loiero
22. Marion Seve
23. Tepai Moeroa

[yourhero]

Roosters team named;

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Joseph Manu
5. Matt Ikuvalu
6. Lachlan Lam
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Sam Verrills
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Isaac Liu

14. Adam Keighran
15. Egan Butcher
16. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
17. Fletcher Baker

18. Drew Hutchison
19. Ben Thomas
20. Freddy Lussick
21. Joseph Suaalii

[yourhero]

Roosters starting 13 is still a very solid team...