2024 R1 Fri - Melbourne 8-0 Penrith @ AAMI

[Sans Souci Saint]

@GongPanther

 

[Canard]

Credit to Storm deserved but just sick of watching plod like attack from players I know can do a lot better.

The adversity

 

[KennySterling]

The adversity

2 defeats in a row to start the season for 2nd year in a row. Tough to take !

 

[Reflector]

Well done Storm. Could see them going all the way for Bellyache’s last season tbh.

They will get an armchair ride from the refs all the way this season, you can count on it.

 

[Nutz]

Pappy starting to win the doubters over.

 

[Reflector]

Its great to see long term cellar dwellers Storm and Roosters looking like they might make something of themselves this year.

Well deserved for all the adversity they've been through and all the players they've developed in their thriving junior league nursery's...

 

[Pjf04b]

Seems the general opinion is that Penrith were a bit hard done by.
Since when is a scrum penalty a shot a goal?
Seems Harry Grant is the new referee for Melbourne. Pack a 5 man scrum, point at the prop and get a penalty! Good work!
So now you can make a bad defensive decision and still get rewarded by the video ref.
Melbourne have conned the ref's again. They slowed the play the ball 3.62 secs to 3.22s, and got away with it.
I think the Bellamy legendary round one streak was more important than the game being played!

 

[This Year?]

I really wanted to see Brandy's face on my screen at fulltime.
More than Bellamy cam during a game.

 

[Canard]

Seems the general opinion is that Penrith were a bit hard done by.
Since when is a scrum penalty a shot a goal?
Seems Harry Grant is the new referee for Melbourne. Pack a 5 man scrum, point at the prop and get a penalty! Good work!
So now you can make a bad defensive decision and still get rewarded by the video ref.
Melbourne have conned the ref's again. They slowed the play the ball 3.62 secs to 3.22s, and got away with it.
I think the Bellamy legendary round one streak was more important than the game being played!

The adversity

 

[skeepe]

Seems the general opinion is that Penrith were a bit hard done by.
Since when is a scrum penalty a shot a goal?
Seems Harry Grant is the new referee for Melbourne. Pack a 5 man scrum, point at the prop and get a penalty! Good work!
So now you can make a bad defensive decision and still get rewarded by the video ref.
Melbourne have conned the ref's again. They slowed the play the ball 3.62 secs to 3.22s, and got away with it.
I think the Bellamy legendary round one streak was more important than the game being played!

You can’t catch the ball on the inside shoulder of a decoy runner and then run behind him.

That’s been the rule for a very long time.

 

[Canard]

You can’t catch the ball on the inside shoulder of a decoy runner and then run behind him.

That’s been the rule for a very long time.

To be fair to him.

Penrith fans haven't really had to face a situation of the rules of the game applying to their side, for years now...

 

[Chins get the wins]

To be fair to him.

Penrith fans haven't really had to face a situation of the rules of the game applying to their side, for years now...

Man you're salty

 

[King-Gutho94]

Even in defeat Penrith are still creating records

 

[soc123_au]

Yeah it’s been a horrific last couple of years for Penrith fans.

You have no idea man. Held to nil twice, lost to the Tigers twice, cant beat Parra in a non finals game. The lack of support from opposing fans in these trying times makes me question humanity really.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

You have no idea man. Held to nil twice, lost to the Tigers twice, cant beat Parra in a non finals game. The lack of support from opposing fans in these trying times makes me question humanity really.

Been kept to 0 this season as many times as MANLY have been kept to 0 in the last 10 seasons. Wowee #ivanout

 

[mozza91]

You have no idea man. Held to nil twice, lost to the Tigers twice, cant beat Parra in a non finals game. The lack of support from opposing fans in these trying times makes me question humanity really.

Judging by Dylan Edwards’ head it’s only going to get worse. If that’s possible.

 

[soc123_au]

Judging by Dylan Edwards’ head it’s only going to get worse. If that’s possible.

Poor fella looks like he should be in an Oncology ward. It's very distressing.

 

[Stinkfinger]

I know Covid wrecked 2 seasons but how on earth have Penrith not played at AAMI Park in 6 seasons.

Cameron Ciraldo was the caretaker coach last time they played there.

Ivan Cleary was still on the bus at the Wests Tigers.

Trent Merrin & RCG were the starting front rowers ffs.

And Penrith were still sitting on 2 Premierships.

2019- Teams met once only, at Bathurst, Panthers home game.
2020 (Covid)- Panthers home game played at Campblelltown, GF at Accor
2021 (Covid)- Panthers home game at Penrith, Storm home game and PF Suncorp.
2022- Storm home game magioc round @ Suncorp, also met at Penrith
2023- Storm home game at Marvel due to FIFA Womens WC, also played at Penrith and PF at Accor