09 :: QF1 Fri :: Storm 40 Sea Eagles 12 @ Etihad

[MsStorm]

Manly team arrrived at Melbourne Airport today sullen faced and with their heads bowed

 

[gong_eagle]

Melbourne Storm could be the losers

* By Andrew Johns
* From: The Daily Telegraph
* September 11, 2009
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/imperfect-storm/story-e6frext9-1225771619009



Here's how I see this weekend panning out.

Storm v Eagles

I can't believe Melbourne have willingly given away their slippery, narrow playing surface at Olympic Park to play this one under the roof at Etihad Stadium.

It's a financial decision which could come back to bite them.

I love the way the Manly forwards are going right now and I think they have a big advantage over the Storm off the bench. How good is big George Rose going?

The Storm will need huge games from their big five - Smith, Cronk, Finch, Inglis and Slater.

TIP: Manly in a golden-point cliff-hanger.

 

[gong_eagle]

Manly team arrrived at Melbourne Airport today sullen faced and with their heads bowed

yeah he does look sullen :lol:

 

[Noa]

On the Baistand a very credible poster is saying that Koopu will be out and Lima in.

Excellent news if true , makes me more confident.

 

[GB!]

looks as though lyon will start 5/8, foran to the bench, l'estrange gooorne.
g stewart will apparently cover hooker if ballin needs a rest.
i reckon foran could handle hooker

 

[supersoniceagle]

Any news on who will cover for Hall tonight?

Tragic news about Glenn, really puts things into perspective when you hear things like that

 

[Evenflow]

Tragic news about Glenn, really puts things into perspective when you hear things like that

You're spot on. I hate Manly as much as any opposition fan but you don't wish this sort of thing on anyone. Just terrible news.

 

[ostrich20]

Sad news about Glenn and his wife... wish them all the best.

Not long to go to game-time now, finals footy bring it on!!!!

 

[nathanbrown'sghost]

yeah he does look sullen :lol:

The term is dead set fugly. I am actually excited about this clash. The whole weekend is gonna be great.

 

[Molon Lave]

tragic stuff about Glenn and thoughts and wishes with him and his family at this time


in regard to the game tonight tho, I think the Storm will run out winners tonight in a close one. Even tho Manly blitzed the Tits last week, i still can't say I have been sold that their premiership defence is back on track. Also, with Inglis back I think the Storm have the edge

 

[Captian_Klutz]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Storm

 

[gong_eagle]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Storm

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Manly

 

[dragondad]

Goooo souths in the Toyota Cup

 

[gong_eagle]

Blow for Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles final

Travis Meyn | 11th September 2009


THE Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Queensland Cup Grand Final against Northern Pride on Saturday with a key player being called to play in the NRL.

Star forward Adam Cuthbertson has been called into the Manly team for tonight’s NRL clash against Melbourne Storm.

Cuthbertson will replace bench forward Glenn Hall whose wife tragically gave birth to a stillborn baby on Thursday night.

Sunshine Coast will name a replacement for Cuthbertson after their final training session this afternoon with local products Steve McPhee or Mark Page likely to fill the void.

Cuthbertson starred in the Sea Eagles’ come from behind win against Souths-Logan is last weekend’s Grand Final qualifier.

The match will kick-off at 2pm at Stockland Park.


http://www.thedaily.com.au/story/2009/09/11/blow-sunshine-coast-sea-eagles-final/

 

[DragonPunk]

Nice start in the u20, 6-4 to Souths after 15.

 

[Whos Ya Daddy]

All the late money has been for the Storm.

 

[MSH]

Storm tonight for sure.
Where are the people? This is a great game we have, but we struggle to bring a crowd.

 

[andrew057]

yeah he does look sullen :lol:

Looks like hes had one too many pies.

 

[andrew057]

This build up with the season reviews has been excellent.

 

[user_nat]

Blow for Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles final

Travis Meyn | 11th September 2009


THE Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Queensland Cup Grand Final against Northern Pride on Saturday with a key player being called to play in the NRL.

Star forward Adam Cuthbertson has been called into the Manly team for tonight’s NRL clash against Melbourne Storm.

Cuthbertson will replace bench forward Glenn Hall whose wife tragically gave birth to a stillborn baby on Thursday night.

Sunshine Coast will name a replacement for Cuthbertson after their final training session this afternoon with local products Steve McPhee or Mark Page likely to fill the void.

Cuthbertson starred in the Sea Eagles’ come from behind win against Souths-Logan is last weekend’s Grand Final qualifier.

The match will kick-off at 2pm at Stockland Park.


http://www.thedaily.com.au/story/2009/09/11/blow-sunshine-coast-sea-eagles-final/

Hmm.. more reason for me to not like Manly