james_chappo said:
The Dogs haven't hit their peak yet. We've been cruising through the last few rounds. The storm on the other hand are going to lose sooner or later.
True, a lot of people are commenting on how well both teams are going, and that Melbourne having won their last 10 in a row, and 15 in a row at home, that they are bound for a loss, or even that they need one. I dont think this is the case though. Their success has been built from team spirit that has developed through the team and a "helping your mates" approach to their game. Everyone backs everyone else up. They are somewhat of a fortress in defence. Also with the over-supply of players avaible for the backs positions, they play for their spots each week.
With matches against the Brisbane (A), Warriors (H), Canberra (A) and Manly, they are not up against any of the teams that look like presenting dangers in terms of their form, but in saying that, each week is a new one. Brisbane in their recent form, regardless of playing at home, will struggle if Melbourne brings their same team (minus Slater) that left the field on Saturday afternoon against the Tigers. Warriors will struggle against at the Graveyard. Canberra and Manly however, will look like the teams to be watch against the Storm. Canberra have snuck into the top 8 fringe fairly un-noticed, and they will be liking that. Manly also, have been pretty quiet in recent weeks, and Melbourne have had mixed games against them over the last two seasons.
On a completely different note, everyone in the media is talking up Greg Inglis, Cameron Smith and to some extent Billy Slater, but Jake Websters haul of 4 tries against the Tigers last weekend has so far failed to rate a mention. Why?
