2021 R3 Thu - Penrith 12-10 Melbourne @ BlueBet

[mongoose]

I think the Panthers will win this even without Cleary and Api. Two losses in a row could mark the beginning of a long decline for the Storm....

 

[SDM]

Storm bench is almost as shit as Jennings

 

[GongPanther]

Between you and Rhyno, you'd think it is a crime to defend your line. Obviously your team thinks the same.



$1.90 each of two, but Storm 1.5 start.

Not on the biggest betting site it isn't. But the other more obvious factors will make them comfortable winners, which I'm very confident about.

 

[roofromoz]

Need to channel the spirit of David Simmons from 2013 to get us across the line maybe.

 

[Saxon]

Jennings and Remis Smith on the right. Not often I go against Storm, but Panthers in a canter.

Wondering if George has pictures of Bellamy with a sheep or something??

 

[morley101]

Melbourne depth is shockingly poor. They're a very average side without Grant and Finucane and now they have lost Kaufusi.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Melbourne depth is shockingly poor. They're a very average side without Grant and Finucane and now they have lost Kaufusi.

I don’t know about that. They’re missing 4 current origin players and are an even money bet with the Premiership favourites. Doubt you could say that about any other team.

 

[catstorm]

I think the Panthers will win this even without Cleary and Api. Two losses in a row could mark the beginning of a long decline for the Storm....

Ah yes losing two of the hardest road games in the league in a row would definitely mean the storm are finished.

But didn't the Storm lose both away games against these two teams last year? I've forgotten how did that end up?

 

[The_Frog]

Ah yes losing two of the hardest road games in the league in a row would definitely mean the storm are finished.

But didn't the Storm lose both away games against these two teams last year? I've forgotten how did that end up?

It's six years since Melbourne have played at Penrith, but their record at the ground before that is pretty good (8 from 13) and their record against us overall is tremendous. We've been their bitches for two decades really but it's got a bit better recently. The thing is they've pretty much always had the better side on paper in past meetings and I'm not so sure that is the case this time. The difference in the benches appears especially stark. But Melbourne have looked like they were on the decline before and it didn't happen.

 

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[catstorm]

It's six years since Melbourne have played at Penrith, but their record at the ground before that is pretty good (8 from 13) and their record against us overall is tremendous. We've been their bitches for two decades really but it's got a bit better recently. The thing is they've pretty much always had the better side on paper in past meetings and I'm not so sure that is the case this time. The difference in the benches appears especially stark. But Melbourne have looked like they were on the decline before and it didn't happen.

My point was that even if Melbourne lose this match it's not the end of the world, and I don't think it would be a sign of decline to lose away to two potential top 4 teams.

 

[The_Frog]

My point was that even if Melbourne lose this match it's not the end of the world, and I don't think it would be a sign of decline to lose away to two potential top 4 teams.

Agree with you. Cleary out by the way.

I don’t know about that. They’re missing 4 current origin players and are an even money bet with the Premiership favourites. Doubt you could say that about any other team.

Not us that's for sure. We're down to 1 Origin player and he only made it due to injuries.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

My point was that even if Melbourne lose this match it's not the end of the world, and I don't think it would be a sign of decline to lose away to two potential top 4 teams.

That won't stop the presses wheeling out facts about "Melbourne haven't been 1W & 2Losses since Bellamy took over" etc etc. Especially with added "no Cameron Smith"

But you are right IMO. They'll be there at the pointy end of the season unless of something like a disastrous injury toll.

I honestly don't know who to pick in this match. Just gonna enjoy watching it unfold..

 

[roofromoz]

We lose our halfback, they lose their fullback.

So do we now burn down their shopping mall?

Or do they have the guts to spike our drinking water?

 

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[Bring back John Fifita]

Gotta admit I was a (beer-fuelled) critic of Papenhuyzen's "injuries" in last weeks' game day thread. What a dumb arse.

Put myself in the "Greg Alexander" sin bin for voicing irrational and baseless accusations of things that happen on the field.

 

[Someguy]

Melbourne depth is shockingly poor. They're a very average side without Grant and Finucane and now they have lost Kaufusi.

really looks like they are starting to crumble. When the only recognised first grader they have bought in the last decade is Finiucane no wonder!

pretty sad to see the GF replay turning into a cripple fight. Both teams missing 2 spine players. Storm down a few first choice forwards and centre (that said storm is only team brenko would be first choice at).

 

[Bazal]

Poor Paps. Dived so hard he legit hurt himself.

F

 

[SBD82]

After getting beaten last week, Storm will be in full grub mode.

With Kaufusi out it’ll be interesting to see who steps up to lead the charge.

Smart money is on B Smith.

 

[blaza88z]

Penrith have a ready made excuse should they lose