2016 NRL Match Thread - Round 17

[Farmduck]

Well, if the Tigers scored 20pts in a half against the Violent Weather Phenomenon, surely the Horsies can score 25.

[Irish Saint]

I did say the Broncos were on the slide but I wasn't expecting this.

[Vichyssoise]

I know I got it all wrong with Manly last weekend, but once again, I don't think the Broncos have a big comeback in them.

[Lounge Room Lizard]

Broncos head dropped after all that possession in the first 15 minutes and scoring no points. Melbourne are just Melbourne. Some quality tries again with Cronk and Smith pulling all the strings behind a dominant pack. Vanivulu is having another field day and Broncos have no answer in defence especially with the injury to Oates causing further disruptions to the team. Good Broncos try at the end to give them hope. People say Melbourne are boring-sorry but what games do you watch as they create so many different tries and watching Fijian Duo in attack great to see. Broncos might grab a try or two but feel Melbourne especially after last week have this game.

[Blotto]

A well worked try by the Ponies could be the wake up call Storm need, good to see Cam emphasising the need to keep the momentum though, I would be surprised if Storm allow a 2nd half display like last week, though fatigue could be a factor as both sides now have a 3 man bench due to injuries!

[Vichyssoise]

Didn't Melbourne score three tries in a row while the Broncs didn't even touch the ball once? That would kill any team's resolve.

[Vichyssoise]

The Broncos can't catch a break. That bounce!

[Graham]

Koroibete!

[Farmduck]

only 5 minutes into the 2nd half and the Storm stretch it to 36-6

[Graham]

36-6 Storm

[Vichyssoise]

only 5 minutes into the 2nd half and the Storm stretch it to 36-6

 

The Broncos only need to score 31

[Graham]

Commentators can't get over Storm and the journeymen

[Vichyssoise]

Commentators can't get over Storm and the journeymen

 

Bellamy is truly a great coach. Sure he has a fantastic trio of players at his disposal, but still...

[Graham]

Ref penalising Storm ... evening it up? 

[Graham]

Bellamy is truly a great coach. Sure he has a fantastic trio of players at his disposal, but still...

I've read Bellamy's book. There's very little about his life, family etc more about his philosophy attitudes, view of the game. 

He must live and breathe the game 100% and then some.

[Graham]

Tohu Harris off with rib damage.

[Graham]

Broncos having lots of ball and position

[Graham]

Milford over..

hang on

 

did he knock on

Surely not

 

 

Oh dear he did.

broncos needed that.

[Graham]

Broncos have had the ball nearly all this half, and yet ...

[Graham]

Conk's kicking is inch perfect!

[Graham]

Broncos having to try to make chances.

[Graham]

VuVu in again for his hat-trick try

Sterlo says mismatch. i couldn't possibly comment.Vuni nearly in space there with that leap, needing oxygen.

[Graham]

40-6 Storm.

cam smith from touchline

Perfect again

42-6

[Graham]

67 minutes gone

[Graham]

The sleeves were Chaise blair of course..... that's relating to a comment ages ago.