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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:40:22 GMT 10
SATURDAY 9th September: Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park, 4.10pm
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:40:49 GMT 10
Trivia: The Eels have never beaten the Storm in a finals game. The two teams have met four times.
Melbourne 18 defeated Parramatta 16 - Preliminary Final, 1999.
Melbourne 12 defeated Parramatta 6 - Qualifying Final, 2006.
Melbourne 26 defeated Parramatta 10 - Preliminary Final, 2007.
Melbourne 23 defeated Parramatta 16 - Grand Final, 2009.
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:41:46 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:42:05 GMT 10
1. Will Smith
2. Semi Radradra
3. Michael Jennings
4. Brad Takairangi
5. Kirisome Auva'a
6. Corey Norman
7. Mitch Moses
8. Daniel Alvaro
9. Cameron King
10. Tim Mannah (c)
11. Manu Ma'u
12. Tepai Moeroa
13. Nathan Brown
Interchange
14. Beau Scott (c)
15. Kenny Edwards
16. Siosaia Vave
17. Suaia Matagi
18. Kaysa Pritchard
19. Josh Hoffman
20. David Gower
21. Frank Pritchard
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:42:25 GMT 10
NRL.com
Schick Hydro Preview: Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels
Qualifying Final
AAMI Park
Saturday, 4.10pm
Slick consistency versus unbridled enthusiasm. That's what we'll get this weekend when finals veterans the Storm host the Eels, who make their first post-season appearance since 2009.
There's a feeling around the Storm camp that this game has building for few weeks now. Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy admitted he wanted to get the final round of regular season finished and without injury. They've had a tremendous year, only losing four games, and are at full strength. Dale Finucane and Tim Glasby return to the 17 after a rest last round and Cameron Smith will break the record for NRL games played, surpassing Darren Lockyer.
Parramatta fans can rejoice in one of their most successful seasons in recent years. They've won nine of their last ten matches (going back to Round 15), defeating the Storm and Brisbane (twice) along the way. The Eels have the same 17 and no major injury concerns.
Why the Storm can win: When asked whether the premiership was the Storm's to lose, halfback Cooper Cronk acknowledged "that's fair commentary". Younger players like Curtis Scott and Joe Stimson have made the jump from rookies to reliable with their older heads continuing to improve. They've played an almost unblemished year of regular season football in both attack and defence.
Why the Eels can win: They are one of only four teams to beat the Storm this year – quite a psychological boost – and are in the habit of winning over the past three months. The Eels are arguably the second most consistent team behind the Storm in 2017 and will get good strike power through Semi Radradra, Michael Jennings and Corey Norman. Their forward pack led by Tim Mannah are strong performers and will feel they can match it with the Storm's big men.
The history: Played 32; Storm 19; Eels 13. Parra fans can point to their two victories in the past two games at AAMI Park, but the Storm have won seven of the past ten matches overall.
What are the odds: Not even the short price has deterred Sportsbet punters from backing Melbourne. 87 per cent of the money is with Melbourne, and Storm 13-plus is the most popular winning margin. There is slightly more money on Parramatta at the line, where they're receiving a huge points start. Latest odds at sportsbet.com.au.
Match officials: Referee: Ben Cummins. Assistant Referee: Chris Sutton. Touch judges: Brett Suttor and Tim Roby. Review official: Ben Galea. Senior RO: Jared Maxwell.
Televised: Nine and Fox League – live from 4.00pm.
NRL.com predicts: Parramatta will play attacking football – and they'll need to against the Storm – but the home side should get the job done fairly comfortably through their experience. Don't expect a high-scoring game. Storm by 10.
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:42:42 GMT 10
Halftime: Parramatta Eels 10 Melbourne Storm 4
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:43:00 GMT 10
Fulltime: Melbourne Storm 18 Parramatta Eels 16
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:43:32 GMT 10
NRL.com
Storm edge Eels to book home prelim
The Melbourne Storm has managed a come-from-behind 18-16 qualifying final win against the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park on Saturday afternoon.
It was a bruising and at times intense encounter but despite trailing at half-time, the Storm worked hard to defeat a determined Eels team.
The Storm took only four minutes to score with Josh Addo-Carr catching a Curtis Scott one-handed pass to open proceedings in the corner.
Melbourne dominated possession for the opening 25 minutes but the Eels were able to gain the ascendency and capitalise on an error-ridden first half by the home team.
Cameron Munster lost the ball in trying to score and then was sin-binned for a professional foul in the 23rd minute for stopping a quick tap.
It swung the momentum to the visitors and they quickly took advantage as centre Kirisome Auva'a crossed in the corner to draw level.
Eels fullback Will Smith held a superb inside ball from five-eighth Mitchell Moses to take a 10-4 lead into the break.
The Storm opened the second half with renewed intent and scored two sublime tries.
In the 52nd minute, Melbourne shifted the ball ten times on the last tackle and a ranging Felise Kaufusi run found Kenny Bromwich who crossed from close range.
Billy Slater put his side in front just minutes later after collecting an Addo-Carr chip kick to grab a four-pointer.
Cam Smith kicked a penalty in the 62nd minute for an 18-10 lead but the Eels hit back four minutes later when Semi Radradra found space on the left flank after an arcing Brad Takairangi run set up an intense finish.
The Eels had opportunities late but the Storm held on to advance to the third week of the finals.
Melbourne Storm 18 (Josh Addo-Carr, Kenny Bromwich, Billy Slater tries; Cameron Smith 3 goals) defeated Parramatta Eels 16 (Kirisome Auva'a, Will Smith, Semi Radradra tries; Mitchell Moses 2 goals) at AAMI Park. Crowd: 22,626. Half-time: Eels 10-8.
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:44:11 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:44:43 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:45:21 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:45:52 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:46:29 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:47:03 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 2, 2020 18:47:36 GMT 10
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