Chin up guys, we were never going to beat them down there. Our second half performance was a tad better than the first, but to be honest Melbourne were in cruise control. Our much lauded defence is ancient history, the storm were able to score almost at will. Fein at halfback is a disaster, but we all knew that, sadly our coach was of a different view. Price decision making continues on from last year. But at least Melbourne did not put 50+ on us and we did keep our 2 try average per game intact.
So what has changed from last year? Sadly nothing in my view based on what I have seen today. No need to elaborate as we all know where the problem areas are. Our real season starts next week against the Broncos. Win it and maybe we will finish mid field with a few good wins along the way. Loose it badly and it is season over for mine.
- Yep its the same problems as last year (duh!), however atleast Beale looks exciting everytime he gets the ball, our Back 3 are our only attacking strengths right now, we need to utilise them as best we can.
- Storm did the minimum to beat us when they needed to, its true we were unlikely to win down there, but 0/3 already this season (I know they are trials but it doesnt help morale), you get a bit tired of making excuses or blaming bad-luck etc etc.
- Positives were Au Mau up front (like a mobile brick chimney), and Beale as I mentioned, others were solid, but solid tbh isnt enough without a couple of key players having blinders, in particular one of our halves has got to step up asap and run the offence, we cant keep serving up the same crap.
- I dont see the risk in removing Fein, he doesnt do anything, even if Josh sux no loss.
- Chase's Knee, it looked like a classic melbourne trip-tackle, I mean maybe there is some benefit of the doubt, but if he has a longterm injury, they have to cramp down on these tactics, so against the spirit of the game.
