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Right, time to switch our focus to the next task at hand and that's an absolute blockbuster on Saturday night, at home, against the Storm. A huge match up for us as not only should it be a great game, but it will really show us where we're at in terms of Premiership contention. I know that Melbourne have been struggling as of late, but I still see them as a top four team. I think they'll come right so it's a massive test this week that is going to take one hell of an effort to win. What's more, we all know our record against these purple pricks is so, so poor. We rarely beat them, and it's been that way for over 25 years now. In fact, I think our record against the Storm is worse than any other club. I don't know what it is but there's no doubt that history is there, and we have to try to ignore that on Saturday night. Thank God this is at Accor and not in Melbourne.
So, the big question for me this week is have we got Melbourne at the right time? I'm not quite sure of the answer to that question. They've lost three in a row now for the first time since 2015 so on the one hand, we could get them low on confidence. However, on the other hand, them losing three in a row could actually be very dangerous as they'll be so fired up and desperate to get their Season back on track. We need to be wary of that. A desperate Storm is a dangerous Storm. What's more, despite the injuries they have currently, their side is just packed full of talent with guys that have burned us so many times before in the past. Olam, Munster, Hughes, Grant, NAS, the Bromwich brothers; The list just goes on and on despite their injuries. I think holding our own in the middle and then doing our best to shut down Munster and Hughes is the key to winning this one.
For us, it's about continuing to build and continuing our run. This is definitely going to be the toughest challenge we've had in a number of weeks but it's one I'm sure the boys are really looking forward to. I certainly am!! We need to put the past record against the Storm behind us and focus on getting the result. Past results don't matter, we gotta live in the here and now. A lot, and I mean a lot, has to go right for you to beat the Storm usually and I expect that to be no different this weekend so we will have to put in one hell of a performance if we want to contend. A good completion rate is a must, that's probably the biggest thing. You can't constantly give the Storm opportunities while continually missing yours. So, we must get that right. Defence, particularly down that right edge, must improve hugely too as I'm sure they'll target us there. Thankfully, Cookie and Cam are back which will see us pretty close to full strength and it will help massively!
Really looking forward to the challenge this week! I'm up for it and let's hope the lads are too! Sick and tired of Melbourne constantly having the wood over us so let's get one over them for once in this one! Bring on Saturday!
So, the big question for me this week is have we got Melbourne at the right time? I'm not quite sure of the answer to that question. They've lost three in a row now for the first time since 2015 so on the one hand, we could get them low on confidence. However, on the other hand, them losing three in a row could actually be very dangerous as they'll be so fired up and desperate to get their Season back on track. We need to be wary of that. A desperate Storm is a dangerous Storm. What's more, despite the injuries they have currently, their side is just packed full of talent with guys that have burned us so many times before in the past. Olam, Munster, Hughes, Grant, NAS, the Bromwich brothers; The list just goes on and on despite their injuries. I think holding our own in the middle and then doing our best to shut down Munster and Hughes is the key to winning this one.
For us, it's about continuing to build and continuing our run. This is definitely going to be the toughest challenge we've had in a number of weeks but it's one I'm sure the boys are really looking forward to. I certainly am!! We need to put the past record against the Storm behind us and focus on getting the result. Past results don't matter, we gotta live in the here and now. A lot, and I mean a lot, has to go right for you to beat the Storm usually and I expect that to be no different this weekend so we will have to put in one hell of a performance if we want to contend. A good completion rate is a must, that's probably the biggest thing. You can't constantly give the Storm opportunities while continually missing yours. So, we must get that right. Defence, particularly down that right edge, must improve hugely too as I'm sure they'll target us there. Thankfully, Cookie and Cam are back which will see us pretty close to full strength and it will help massively!
Really looking forward to the challenge this week! I'm up for it and let's hope the lads are too! Sick and tired of Melbourne constantly having the wood over us so let's get one over them for once in this one! Bring on Saturday!
