So it's a TRIAL game ?
If you can believe the list posted on NRL.com then Melbourne have two trial game ?
Sunday, February 7
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Sea Eagles (Redfern Oval - Return to Redfern)
Friday, February 12
North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers (Mackay Junior Fields, Mackay)
Saturday, February 13
Warriors v Sydney Roosters (Rotorua International Stadium, NZ)
Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm (Browne Park, Rockhampton)
Sunday, February 14
St George Illawarra Dragons v Parramatta Eels (Members Equity Stadium, Perth)
Saturday, February 20
Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels (CUA Stadium, Penrith - Battle of the West Cup)
St George-Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogs (WIN Stadium, Wollongong - Mercury Challenge)
Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos (Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane)
North Queensland Cowboys v Warriors (Barlow Park, Cairns)
Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers (Sydney Football Stadium - Foundation Cup)
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Gold Coast Titans (BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour)
Saturday, February 27
Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights (Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, Port Macquarie)
South Sydney Rabbitohs v St George-Illawarra Dragons (ANZ Stadium - Charity Shield)
North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans (Richardson Park, Darwin)
Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles (North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, NZ)
Wests Tigers v Cronulla Sharks (Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast - Double Header)
Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels (Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast - Double Header)
Canterbury Bulldogs v Canberra Raiders (APEX Oval, Dubbo)
Brisbane Broncos v Redcliffe Dolphins (Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe)
Sunday, February 28
Leeds Rhinos v Melbourne Storm (Elland Road, Leeds, UK - World Club Challenge)
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Probably has to do with the fact that we will be travelling to England for the WCC match.
However, I think we should have had a trial match here in Victoria to promote the game, sell memberships and merchandise, etc. As if the Broncos needed that sort of gee up!
However, I think we should have had a trial match here in Victoria to promote the game, sell memberships and merchandise, etc. As if the Broncos needed that sort of gee up!
It's a WOFTAM is what it is. Until it's played 2 weeks after the Grand Finals with the actual premiership teams it will never be worth anything.
On the other hand, great to see Storm playing a game at Browne Park. I'll be there with bells on.
On the other hand, great to see Storm playing a game at Browne Park. I'll be there with bells on.
We must all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately
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Ofcourse its a trial.....what else would it be ? apart from what TC said.
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The enemy is off n running - LEEDS RHINOS WIN OPENER IN WALES
Meanwhile RL's worst tipster Ian Millward has already written us off
Meanwhile RL's worst tipster Ian Millward has already written us off
The Rhinos will be desperate to win all three trophies this season but the clash with Melbourne will be high on their agenda. The Storm are weakened and I'd expect Leeds to win that one.