'10 | R4 | Fri 2:10 | Storm 17-4 Dragons | Etihad

[Gaba]

How has this match been quality wise?

Match of the Year? Or not?

dragons worst game , storm best game

 

[aussies1st]

The odd error here and there but no where near the errorathon we saw in some of the games last week. Been a good defensive game and the usual Storm machine rolling on.

 

[Jason Maher]

Melbourne have one key advantage over us - genuine gamebreakers in key positions, namely Smith, Cronk, and Slater. Boyd and Soward have potential, but don't seem able to realise it when it really matters.

 

[user_nat]

It annoys me how Melbourne keeps getting these nobody players who stand up and do really well.

Seem to do it every year.

 

[aussies1st]

Maybe its worth moving Brett to fullback, doesn't seem to get the ball in on the wing at times, when he did last season he was devastating.

 

[CrazyEel]

As usual Melb polish off the Saints in Melb. In the end a pretty convincing effort.

 

[Gaba]

no boyd is the best fullback option

 

[user_nat]

Maybe its worth moving Brett to fullback, doesn't seem to get the ball in on the wing at times, when he did last season he was devastating.

I think it is worth a try. Boyd is better as a centre than a FB IMO.

Maybe not until late in the season to spark something for the run into the finals (similar to changes Brisbane made at the back end of 2006).


Slater MoTM? Disagree..

 

[Chook Norris]

Melbourne.. just too methodical.

It annoys me how Melbourne keeps getting these nobody players who stand up and do really well.

Yep.

 

[dragondad]

Im glad we make alot of errors against Melbourne,a game that we rarely win,rather than against teams we should win against.

 

[Gaba]

Maybe its worth moving Brett to fullback, doesn't seem to get the ball in on the wing at times, when he did last season he was devastating.

no boyd is far better fullback , morris handling and reading of plays will let more trys in

 

[aussies1st]

Slater MoTM? Disagree..

Wasn't really anyone that stood out from the Storm, they were their usual clinical self. Between Slater and Cronk.

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

Bit of a lesson really for the Dragons. 3 or 4 mistakes on first tackle in great attacking position. Storm were just too good. There discipline sets them apart. Hopefully Saints can take some positives out of it, but Melbourne are clearly THE team to beat.

Again.

Well played Storm.

 

[TiggaPlease]

Priddis was pretty good again this arvo.

 

[Carnifex]

Really happy with Cronk, always been a huge fan of his but his leadership on the field is just so important to us. Awesome that we have now got 4/4...while still not playing *awesome* we are doing enough to win but will be strengthened more when White, Manu and Hoffy are back.

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

Maybe its worth moving Brett to fullback, doesn't seem to get the ball in on the wing at times, when he did last season he was devastating.

LOL. One loss and you're calling for change. He never had a chance today and thats credit to th Storm. Saints let themselves down in attack and thats something they have to improve to threaten for the title.

Match never really reached any great heights, but again, well played Melbourne. You have to be just about perfect to beat them.

 

[lockyno1]

Cronk really has to be in contention for Origin this year.

Will replace Hunt on the bench. Perfect utility player.

 

[Dragon]

Dragons their own worst enemies. Dropped ball and penalties will make it too hard every time. Oh well, congrats Storm professional as ever

 

[lockyno1]

Struggle to see the Dragons winning the comp with Hornby at 7. Yes he can fill in but he is not a halfback full stop, he is a fullback.

 

[Gaba]

Struggle to see the Dragons winning the comp with Hornby at 7. Yes he can fill in but he is not a halfback full stop, he is a fullback.

Boyd is the number 1 , its plain and simple