We lost 5 GF's in a row.
85, 92, 93, 96, 99 ... ( Two of those we were rorted ).
Every team, every year, is different.
Shite happens.
Whoever played for the Swans in 2012 did not influence the team 13 years later.
1.1985 Bullcheats a meter forward to pass try to win 7-6.
2.1999 Melbournes first comeback try was a clear 1 meter forward pass, dubious 50/50 calls going against St George, the result would have been different if there was Captain challenge, i.e there was an incident Bill Hollywood called a knock on to Brad Mackay, replay showing a clear Storm hand on the on ball, should have been a penalty to St George, however 30 meters out Melbourne went on the attack and scored to make it 18-14, then the penalty try to rub salt into wound.
News LTD Storm 20 St George 18, happy days for Scumulla, Bullcheats, Parra, Souffs and Rorter fans.
3.1998 Steven Clarks referring performance @ Kogarah, playing a starring role in the Bullcheats semi final victory, again a 5 meter forward pass try (Tom Brady's go to clutch play, became part of the New England Patriots play book), he also awards a try to Rod Silva 2 meter's short of the try line.
I was in total joys watching them getting smacked hard in the GF.
1996 GF Mathew Ridge gets tackled, the ref allows him to run past Brown at Marker, leads to a Manly try, shuts out any possible St George comeback or sniff.
The ARL lead by an ex Manly player, made sure of no Manly loss after they lost the 1995 GF in controversial circumstances once again to the Bullcheats.
