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They're not push-overs, but you'd think the team that has played this fixture four consecutive times would be the presumed favourites. It's not like Melbourne have an immaculate history of GF performances either. Still, I'd imagine the bookies are spooked by Cleary's shoulder.

Nice to see the officials apply the rules for once, even in the GF. It's never play on when a player loses their balance at the play the ball. Huge effort by Norths and what a way to begin their affiliation with the Dolphins! Did it without their best player as well in Gerome Burns - amazing...

You know me too well - I was browsing through these last night. Naturally had to check out 1992/93 but also went right back to '78 and their report on the Redcliffe/Valleys Prelim. Tosser Turner was convinced Valleys would go the entire way, especially after the exploits of a young 18 year old...

Round 1 2012 South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Sydney Roosters I decided to go back to the very beginning to Madge's first game as coach which coincidentally was Reynolds first game in the NRL. This was the infamous clash where the Rabbitohs had the game wrapped up at 20-12, only for the Roosters to...

Shannon Walker - I remember when the Gold Coast first came into the competition, one of the big talking points was their junior system and how they had three of the most exciting juniors - Chris Sandow, Bodene Thompson & Shannon Walker. Of the three, Walker had the most hype and it seemed like...

Steve Southern - Played out of his skin when he came into first grade and brought so much energy to the forward pack. Over time it seemed like he hit a wall and was still getting picked based on his 04/05 form. His short stint with the Newcastle Knights reminded me of Reynoldson and why you...

Put the goal posts back where they belong. Hunt's issues had nothing to do with his physical health. We all held our breath as Reynolds hobbled around for the majority of the game. Your attempt at a gotcha has little to do with the point. It's the the inability of some posters to see the...

Was that his only injury? What about what happened to him in the Grand Final?

And as a Maroons supporter, I hope a contingency plan is put in place because I think their days are well and truly numbered. Besides, did either of those players break down as much physically as Adam Reynolds did this year?

In 2023 the Broncos made the Grand Final. The point I was making that on the biggest stage, Reynolds struggled even when he was playing some of his best ever football, so after an injury plagued season and in the twilight of his career, why are we to believe he'll find another gear? And that's...

I don't think it's impossible but based on everything we've seen it's a tall ask. I just think fans need to prepare themselves that it's not going to all go the Broncos way and that there will be limitations. So outside of results, fans need to consider other indicators before they get too...

Let's start with the health of the Broncos chief playmaker 34 going on 35 year old Adam Reynolds. I think the Broncos are quite delusional that somehow he's going to improve on what he served up in 2023.

My 2c on the matter... Of all the available options, Madge was the most logical choice. The other candidates who were touted lacked the necessary experience and it was in the club's best interest to deliver change ahead of 2025. Whether the appointment will lead to premiership success is...

Teams are in. Not too many changes from the placeholders. No changes 1-17 for the Panthers. The only change is Toelau and Sorensen swapping jerseys on the reserves. The mail was correct and Vaalepu comes in for NAS. Moeroa is the new addition in the reserves at #21.

Still struggling with this nasty chest infection, so thought I'd get a head-start and put the OP together. The teams as they stand are a place-holder from last week. We still need confirmation on who will replace Nelson Asofa-Solomona but early reports indicate it will either be Joe Chan or...

Those were the days...

PENRITH PANTHERS MELBOURNE STORM 1. Dylan EDWARDS 2. Suniva TURUVA 3. Izack TAGO 4. Paul ALAMOTI 5. Brian TO'O 6. Jarome LUAI 7. Nathan CLEARY 8. Moses LEOTA 9. Mitch KENNY 10. James FISHER-HARRIS 11. Luke GARNER 12. Liam MARTIN 13. Isaah YEO 14. Brad SCHNEIDER 15. Lindsay SMITH 16. Liam...

If you understand what smash means in that context then you know you're running an extremely fine line. He thought he'd get away with it, which is why he brought up the Taylan May incident.

What does it matter? It's Kev's responsibility as well and as far as we know he seemed content with his 'team'.

I certainly think he told him to jam in and smash the 'merkin' if those rotten Queenslanders dare run that shape. Again he told on himself with the Taylan May whataboutism.