Can Melbourne Seriously Be Stopped in 2012?

[Snappy]

Storm play Warriors in Round 8.

Whilst they are a bogie side, I really cant see Warriors winning cause they playing far too shithouse to turn that form around in two weeks.

 

[Raider_69]

Origin might be the best hope of a team knocking them off

they usually get 2 byes during the origin period but the other game might be a goeer

 

[Apey]

they will put in an ordinary performance sooner or later

normally i'd say Warriors but they are beyond terrible atm.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

The game vs. the Broncos round 12 will be their only real test.

 

[user_nat]

Origin 1:
Before - bye
After - Broncos (home)

Origin 2:
Before - Tigers (home)
After - Manly (away)

Origin 3:
Before - bye
After - Raiders (home)

Pretty good Origin draw. Manly would be the biggest chance, being the only one not in Melbourne.

Not sure why they get byes before 2 origins, should be one before and one after.

 

[Raider_69]

Broncos after isnt a bad bet, they are a quality side.

But given their form, its hard to see any team beating them. They are just that much better than the rest right now

 

[--Storm--]

SPORTSTAB offered 9-1 @ the start of the season; awsome odd's, I'd put my house on them (If my Mr's would let me) haha

 

[Noa]

We havent really played anyone who's put a good 60-70 minutes against us yet. Canberra and Souths put in the best performances and we're both good chances of winning.

Or we are atm is the team that has played the most games together, espcailly in the important positions.

 

[Snappy]

Origin 1:
Before - bye
After - Broncos (home)

Origin 2:
Before - Tigers (home)
After - Manly (away)

Origin 3:
Before - bye
After - Raiders (home)

Pretty good Origin draw. Manly would be the biggest chance, being the only one not in Melbourne.

Not sure why they get byes before 2 origins, should be one before and one after.

So looking at that, Origin will only affect Storm for one game against the Tigers. (barring Origin caused injury)

 

[Pete Cash]

We havent really played anyone who's put a good 60-70 minutes against us yet. Canberra and Souths put in the best performances and we're both good chances of winning.

Or we are atm is the team that has played the most games together, espcailly in the important positions.

As pointed out in the Cowboys game thread we got you guys in the most optimal conditions for us to beat you. Maybe we can hope for another flood and a bit of luck go the Raiders way next time we play

 

[blacklock]

melbourne are a machine. tonight they only let in a few tries on the back of unforced errors. but in the face of that they still motored on. its a tough team to face that can have made 3 mistakes and be punished for each of them...then have them put 42 pts on you. amazing performance. (this coming from a dragons fan who still have nightmares of 1999 hehe)

 

[the_flight_of_the_magpie]

if the storm get an injury to one or two of the big 3 then see how they go

 

[Pete Cash]

Yet....they never do. Its what annoys me the most.

 

[beads6]

The game vs. the Broncos round 12 will be their only real test.

Won't be much of a test given it is 2 days after Origin and Players are likely to be rested from the match. More poor scheduling form the NRL. :crazy:

 

[beads6]

I am Pretty sure this same thread is made every year. The Storm play at their best for 95% of the season. The other teams who are likely to be competitive against them aren't as consistent. I think Manly, Warriors, Cowboys, Bulldogs and Broncos at their best can go with the Storm.

 

[blacklock]

if the storm get an injury to one or two of the big 3 then see how they go

definitely would be interesting to see how they would adapt. i think their game plan is fairly simple so it wouldnt be as complex to cover....in contrast i think if a team like the tigers lost benji, then it would be devastating.

not to forget...they had anthony quinn out on suspension this game.

 

[user_nat]

Won't be much of a test given it is 2 days after Origin and Players are likely to be rested from the match. More poor scheduling form the NRL. :crazy:

Every. single. year.

Really annoys me that Brisbane and Melbourne have to play after rep games every year. Isn't many (if any) teams that are more heavily effect by rep games.

if the storm get an injury to one or two of the big 3 then see how they go

They should be fairly competitive without any one of the 3. Widdop can cover fullback, Hinchcliffe can cover hooker and Smith can pick up some of the playmaking stuff if Cronk went down.

They do have a pretty crap record without Smith though.

 

[LESStar58]

Wonder if Centrebet will close the Minor Premiership betting in a few more rounds if the Storm keep this up

I hope not! That's exactly the same action that put the mock on the Dragons last year!

 

[azza29]

Storm definitely looking good for the minor premiership at this point, even with a loss or two their points differential (+119 after six games!) is pretty healthy.

Looking at the next six games, should get a win from four at least:
- Bulldogs (H)
- NZ (H)
- Panthers (A)
- Sharks (A)
- Broncos (H)
- NZ (A)

Possible dangers are NZ on Anzac day (bogey side) and Sharks if they keep up their form.

As far as finals go... way, way too early to call. Injury/suspensions/brawl with Manly could turn things around.

Every. single. year.

Really annoys me that Brisbane and Melbourne have to play after rep games every year. Isn't many (if any) teams that are more heavily effect by rep games.

Perhaps the NRL is looking to save on airfares, given that between the Broncs and Storm you have most of the QLD side?

 

[Grapple]

Storm definitely looking good for the minor premiership at this point, even with a loss or two their points differential (+119 after six games!) is pretty healthy.

Looking at the next six games, should get a win from four at least:
- Bulldogs (H)
- NZ (H)
- Panthers (A)
- Sharks (A)
- Broncos (H)
- NZ (A)

Possible dangers are NZ on Anzac day (bogey side) and Sharks if they keep up their form.

As far as finals go... way, way too early to call. Injury/suspensions/brawl with Manly could turn things around.


Perhaps the NRL is looking to save on airfares, given that between the Broncs and Storm you have most of the QLD side?

I was there for the last years battle (amazing game) and the atmosphere was way better than just a regular Storm home game. The Warriors will definitely lift, especially considering the support they get in Melbourne. But whether they can lift to last years level remains to be seen. Should be an awesome game though.