Gotta love the media. “10 grand final players could be out or Parramatta’s season opener” - SMH
Meanwhile, based on their predicted 17, Melbourne will be missing 9 players of their qualifying final.
Yeah headline is a bit misleading.
We already knew 4 were gone to other clubs plus Matto and Lane so that was 6 guaranteed already.
Blake, Simmonsson and Sivo haven't played a trial but should be close to OK for round 1.
While Melbourne are missing Bromwich brothers, Elbow Kaufusi, B Smith, Olam, Kamikamica, Nofoaluma from there semi final loss.
Plus papenhuyzen and Tariq Sims are injured.