Just wanted to say that I must give credit to the Raiders Army that was in the south eastern corner of the Stadium. They stayed there cheering their side right ot the very end while others left and then came over to us group of Storm supporters after the game and they are an excellent group of supporters. Sounds like they could be travelling down later in the year for the return match and I hope those that are on here that were part of the group enjoy the trip. Your a credit to your team.
Thanks mate. We enjoyed mingling with your supporters and I hope you do well. If the Raiders miss the finals and Melbourne make it then I will certainly sit with you guys in Sydney to cheer on the Storm. We heard your lot from where we were which is better than anyone else this season. Pity that didn't make the paper :!:
I went to the ground happy to see a loss as long as Carney and Campo got some game time together. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see them working with each other. 50 minutes in was far too late for Carney, I remember Elliott did that to him last year at Penrith when we were getting spanked.
The defence out wide was pitiful, everytime Melbourne spread the ball they went in. Mogg is horrible in defence, Howell offers nothing with or without the ball. Milne has the Army guys gasping at his skills every time we see him play, he deserves a go.
Our attack is ordinary in the attacking 20. On the 4th and 5th tackle still sending telegraphed inside balls to Thommo and Croker doesn't fool anyone, let alone Melbourne who I believe are the best side in the comp at the moment.
The worst aspect of Sunday was the sheer disgust that we defended our line. No effort, no ticker. I was most annoyed at that Slater inside pass try in the 1st half. How many times this year have Melbourne scored off that? It is a standard Storm play and we stood there and watched them do it. Surely during the week the coaching staff pointed out that Slater running inside Hill or Orford is a priority to stop points. I am nervous about the Knights game, I hope Elliott picks a side today and sticks with it. NO late changes or tinkering, lets have a solid week of defending together at training.
