Melbourne Storm

[Ryan]

Been thinking about The Melbourne Storm, and how they've remained strong. Consider the losses of these players in the past 3-4 years (Noting some players HAVE returned):-

01.
02. Steve Turner
03. Israel Falou
04. Matt King
05. Will Chambers
06. Greg Inglis
07. Brett Finch
08. Brett White
09.
10. Adam Blair
11. Ryan Hoffman
12. Michael Crocker
13. Dallas Johnson

14. Ryan Tandy
15. Antonio Kaufusi
16. Sam Tagatese
17. Clint Newton

What I'm trying to say here, is that a lot of a teams success is based on culture, a system, and a solid spine. Yeah, in the past few years we may have lost Tasi, JWH, Hodkinson, Hopoate & now Williams & Lussick, but it happens.

If we have a strong enough base and culture, we can and will continue to thrive.

Melbourne also support their top tier players with under rated players in other areas who excel under Bellamy. We can do this as well, as is our track record with guys like Rose, Hall, Bryant & co.

Ok, we may lose T-Rex, Lussick and a few others...but keep the engine room, and it's all good.

 

[captainskin]

excellent point and a valued argument.

 

[The Who]

I think what you are saying is that you can't buy a premiership...
no, wait, that's what Melbourne did. Ummm?

 

[bones]

1 Will Hopoate
2 Michael Robertson
3 Steve Bell
4 Chris Bailey
5 Chris Hicks
6 Travis Burns
7 Matt Orford
8 Josh Perry
9 Michael Monaghan
10 Mark Bryant
11 Steve Menzies
12 Glen Hall
13 Ben Kennedy

14 Heath L'Estrange
15 Shane Rodney
16 Luke Williamson
17 JWH



Ryan, in that Storm side you listed, you could move Inglis to fullback and put James Maloney at 6.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Their 9, 7 and 1 is the constant, and they are all very, very good players. Our 1 and 7 are their equal, but we are a little behind in the 9 department. However we have much more talent in 6, 3 and 4 areas.

If we retain Snake, Matai and Whare then we are still a very competitive side for the next 2-3 years.

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1 Will Hopoate
2 Michael Robertson
3 Steve Bell
4
5 Chris Hicks
6 Travis Burns
7 Matt Orford
8 Jared Wareara Hargreaves
9 Michael Monaghan
10 Mark Bryant
11 Steve Menzies
12 Glen Hall
13 Shane Rodney

14 Heath L'Estrange
15 Lama Tasi
16
17 Dogkinson

Ryan, in that Storm side you listed, you could move Inglis to fullback and put James Maloney at 6.

Bones you forgot about the great Shane Neumann at 4. Teddy Perry can push JWH back to the bench. Drop Hodko and Willo is your bench utility

 

[eagles2win]

Liam Foran on an extended bench. He played 3 NRL games for the storm

 

[bones]

Their 9, 7 and 1 is the constant, and they are all very, very good players. Our 1 and 7 are their equal, but we are a little behind in the 9 department. However we have much more talent in 6, 3 and 4 areas.

If we retain Snake, Matai and Whare then we are still a very competitive side for the next 2-3 years.

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1 Will Hopoate
2 Michael Robertson
3 Steve Bell
4
5 Chris Hicks
6 Travis Burns
7 Matt Orford
8 Jared Wareara Hargreaves
9 Michael Monaghan
10 Mark Bryant
11 Steve Menzies
12 Glen Hall
13 Shane Rodney

14 Heath L'Estrange
15 Lama Tasi
16
17 Dogkinson

Ryan, in that Storm side you listed, you could move Inglis to fullback and put James Maloney at 6.

Bones you forgot about the great Shane Neumann at 4. Teddy Perry can push JWH back to the bench. Drop Hodko and Willo is your bench utility

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Cheers mate... Done. Felt so good dropping Dogkinson.
Can't believe I forgot Perry Josh

 

[mozgrame]

Their 9, 7 and 1 is the constant, and they are all very, very good players. Our 1 and 7 are their equal, but we are a little behind in the 9 department. However we have much more talent in 6, 3 and 4 areas.

If we retain Snake, Matai and Whare then we are still a very competitive side for the next 2-3 years.

---

1 Will Hopoate
2 Michael Robertson
3 Steve Bell
4
5 Chris Hicks
6 Travis Burns
7 Matt Orford
8 Jared Wareara Hargreaves
9 Michael Monaghan
10 Mark Bryant
11 Steve Menzies
12 Glen Hall
13 Shane Rodney

14 Heath L'Estrange
15 Lama Tasi
16
17 Dogkinson

Ryan, in that Storm side you listed, you could move Inglis to fullback and put James Maloney at 6.

Bones you forgot about the great Shane Neumann at 4. Teddy Perry can push JWH back to the bench. Drop Hodko and Willo is your bench utility

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Cheers mate... Done. Felt so good dropping Dogkinson.
Can't believe I forgot Perry Josh

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I can't believe Bailey didn't even get a run in your "players who have left side".

 

[bones]

Their 9, 7 and 1 is the constant, and they are all very, very good players. Our 1 and 7 are their equal, but we are a little behind in the 9 department. However we have much more talent in 6, 3 and 4 areas.

If we retain Snake, Matai and Whare then we are still a very competitive side for the next 2-3 years.

---

1 Will Hopoate
2 Michael Robertson
3 Steve Bell
4
5 Chris Hicks
6 Travis Burns
7 Matt Orford
8 Jared Wareara Hargreaves
9 Michael Monaghan
10 Mark Bryant
11 Steve Menzies
12 Glen Hall
13 Shane Rodney

14 Heath L'Estrange
15 Lama Tasi
16
17 Dogkinson

Ryan, in that Storm side you listed, you could move Inglis to fullback and put James Maloney at 6.

Bones you forgot about the great Shane Neumann at 4. Teddy Perry can push JWH back to the bench. Drop Hodko and Willo is your bench utility

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Cheers mate... Done. Felt so good dropping Dogkinson.
Can't believe I forgot Perry Josh

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I can't believe Bailey didn't even get a run in your "players who have left side".

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Bailey in centres instead of Neumann.

 

[Chip and Chase]

I can't believe Bailey didn't even get a run in your "players who have left side".

Repressed memory

 

[manlyfan76]

Ben kennedy

 

[SP_Eagle]

What about Jack Atehalfamesanga?
Didnt he play for both?

 

[bones]

Ben kennedy

PMSL... how did I not have him?

Edited...... Again :s

 

[Napper]

Ben kennedy

PMSL... how did I not have him?

Edited...... Again :s

You're forgiven. Ryan said 3 - 4 yrs. Bk left in 06

 

[Ryan]

Talk about a hearty thread hijak.

 

[Napper]

Talk about a hearty thread hijak.

Your first post was a good point well made. I reckon if you threw Melbourne's 1,7,9 in at Canberra they'd be a top 4 team easily. Luckily we have a marquee #6 in our "spine" as well. Without injury Manly will be a top 4 side for the next 5yrs at least.