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Melbourne Storm Sg Ball Final Results

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stormysally

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Well storms luck had too run out and it happened in the final the didnt win but created history we should be all very proud of them for getting as far as the did and congratulate them for their achivements

National U18's GF

Saturday, 09th May 2009
3rd minute- A mistake by Bulldogs fullback Nathan Massey leads to a try out wide for Melbourne custodian Robbie Kurth. Conversion by Storm 5/8 John Aldridge is successful. Melbourne 6 lead the Bulldogs 0.
7th minute- Melbourne hooker Lucas Grech scoots over the line from dummy half only to drop the ball over the line. From the ensuing set of six Melbourne force a turnover and are again attacking the Bulldogs line.
13th minute- Back to back penalties have Melbourne on an attacking raid just 5 metres out from the Bulldogs line.
19th minute- Both sides continue to feel each other out with breaks being made but the last pass just missing its mark.
21st minute- Some quick play the balls create an opportunity for Bulldogs 5/8 Aidan Sezer to score untouched under the posts. Try is converted by Ali Hijazi. 6-6.
27th minute- After a penalty kick for touch the Bulldogs defensive line falls asleep and allows Melbourne centre Slade Griffin to power over and score the easiest of tries. Conversion unsuccessful Melbourne 10 lead the Bulldogs 6.
29th minute- Bulldogs interchange forward Lachlan Burr forces a mistake from a Melbourne player which gives the Bulldogs a chance to bounce straight back.
32nd minute- After creating the initial turn over Lachlan Burr is rewarded with a try just minutes out from half time. Conversion unsuccessful. 10-10.
HALF TIME MELBOURNE 10, THE BULLDOGS 10.
38th minute- Barnstorming Melbourne centre Slade Griffin barges over for his second try. Conversion successful. Melbourne lead 16-10

42nd minute- Bulldogs captain Liam Ayoub saves a certain try to his opposite number Matt Currie.
46th minute- Super sub Lachlan Burr crashes over under the posts for his second try. Conversion successful. 16 all.
50th minute- Lachlan Burr scores his hat-trick and the Bulldogs take the lead. Conversion successful. Bulldogs 22 Storm 16.
55th minute- Bulldogs captain Liam Ayoub crosses over in the corner with only 15 minutes remaining. Conversion succesfull from the sideline. Bulldogs 28 Melbourne 16.
62nd minute- Melbourne hooker Lucas Grech is given 10 minutes in the sin bin for a professional foul. Bulldogs convert a penalty goal. Bulldogs 30 lead the Storm 16.
60th minute- Some resolute Bulldogs defence holds Melbourne at bay. The Bulldogs are lifting with every tackle.
65th minute- Bulldogs centre Richard Irwin puts the result beyond doubt with his first try of the match. Conversion successful. Bulldogs 36 lead the Storm 16.
78th- Ali Hijazi rubbs salt into the Storms wound's by crossing over for a late try. He converts and this takes his personal tally to 16 points.

Bulldogs 42 ( Lachlan Burr [3], Liam Ayoub, Aidan Sezer, Richard Irwin, Ali Hijazi tries; Ali Hijazi [6] goals) defeated the Melbourne Storm 16 ( Slade Griffin [2], Robbie Kurth tries; John Aldridge [2] goals
http://www.nswrl.com.au/article.php?id=638
 
StormChaser

StormChaser

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Dummy Spit Johns said:
Yep, did so well to let 32 points in for the second half!
You must be so proud!
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Your ignorance is quite staggering. I have many questions, like for instance, how on earth do you muster enough brain cells to get up and drool in the morning? how's that rocking in the corner going for you? And lastly, does it hurt when you jam the pointy end of your dunce cap up your crapper?

Their achievement was getting as far as they did you hapless, moronic, twat!
Now FOAD. Quietly and quickly, preferably.
 
rambo1

rambo1

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I thought the Dogs would win yesterday but Melbourne put up a great showing. They led the game early in the second half and were very competitive.

But it's tough at this level and it's their first go at this level. They will get better. Don't forget they beat alot of good teams to make the grand final.

They deserve encouragement not denigration
 
Noa

Noa

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Well dont to the young fellas on a fine debut season.

The good thing this does is sets a standard for all following Storm junior teams.
 
Noa

Noa

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stormysally said:
Well storms luck had too run out and it happened in the final the didnt win but created history we should be all very proud of them for getting as far as the did and congratulate them for their achivements
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No luck about them Sally.
 
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roopy

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Storm players named in U18 squadMonday, 18th May 2009
Melbourne Storm's SG Ball team achieved great success this year by making the grand final of the national under-18 competition in their inaugural season.

What made the achievement even more special is the fact the success was achieved with a squad of players that were predominantly Victorian, taught how to play the game through the Melbourne Storm Development Programs.

The success hasn't stopped there though.

After the SG Ball grand final was played, 45 players were chosen in the New South Wales under-18 train on squad, of which four were from the Storm.

Slade Griffin, Sam Martin and Jordan McLean were three of the Storm's players named, a wonderful achievement after outstanding seasons.

However, it's the selection of Lucas Grech that stands out.

Grech was born and raised in Victoria, has come through the Storm's junior development programs, and stamped himself as one of the best under-18 players in Australia.

Melbourne Storm's SG Ball coach Kim Williams identified in pre-season that Grech had a lot to offer in the number nine jersey.

"He had never played at hooker before this year, he was a backrower," said Williams.

"But we identified some attributes in his game that we thought might see him better suited at hooker. He's very tough and loves the physical side of the game, so we thought getting him closer to the middle of the field would better suit his game.

"He trained really hard and was just a sponge for knowledge on how to play the position. His improvement was very rapid on the back of his great attitude.

"He had an outstanding season, and from what I saw, he was the standout hooker in the competition."

The way Grech has progressed through the Storm's Development Program is also pleasing to Williams.

"He has come through the Victorian program which shows the progress the game is making in this state," said Williams.

"He played for the state under-12's, then represented Victoria in the under-15's and has now been in the under-18's for a couple of years.

"He is virtually the role model for how we want Victorians to come through our development system."
http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/article.php?id=652
 
MsStorm

MsStorm

Bench
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Thanks for that article Shorty. I started a little scrapbook on the guys and somehow missed this one.
I haven't seen the guys play this season, but will definitely make an effort to do so next year.
There was a good article in the Herald Sun where it was pointed out how hard the guys did it just to get on the training field at times and as I pointed out above, sometimes they trained on asphalt and sand.

Grech is a great example of the kids coming thru the system and I really hope he kicks on and maybe one day soon wears the Storm jersey.
 
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