I enjoyed a great game between two big physical sides. I thought that the Storm controlled much of the game by having multiple defenders (up to 4) each tackle and it helped them slow the Leeds attack down and give there side a well earned break. Ref called it fairly I believe- he called the motions and players listened. Adam Blair being the main 'culprit' of conceeding penalties but no doubt played a major role of 'the bad guy' despite many other team mates slowing the Leeds ruck play. Glad there is some mongrel in the Storm team! Every team should have one or two.
On attack though, Leeds seemed out of sorts with keeping up with the Storm plays. Leeds defenders were either off the mark, not square or trying to slow the play down (something they obviously do not practice much of) Watkins was twice too casual with grounding the ball. Easily could have been the MOM should he had grounded both balls but I guess we will never know! Leeds were played out of the game as they gave silly penalties (not square on the ruck -Peacock, fumbling balls inclu Lautiti's which led to the final try). GI didn't get much action but I thought Neilson had a tremendous game helping set up his winger.
Once Smith got in the ruck area I thought it was game over for Leeds. Proctor, Blair, Lima and Bromwich led the team well on attack and defence but my hat would go off to Todd Lowrie with his great work rate. He was everywhere on D and Attack- similar to Crocker but without the penalties.
Defence wins games! Tries were the difference today! Hard luck for Sinfield they really missed him and how influential was Bedsy!
