NRL Match Previews - Eels v Storm (Round 13)

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04-06-2010 07:35PM at Parramatta Stadium

Referee: Tony Archer and Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Paul Holland and Gavin Morris
Referee: Steve Clark

Melbourne continues to impress after the salary cap saga, they have a 4 and 1 record since. It's obvious that with so much talent in the squad, they don't need a reason to win games this year; apparently they dont need all their stars on the field either. Last week they scored an easy victory without 3 of their best and this week, they will be given all the motivation they need from the Parramatta faithful. Melburnians will be able to hear the home crowd from Flinders Street.

The Eels, bouncing back from two very poor performances in a row, will ensure hostilities are resumed by turning up for this match but the Storms determination will be too much for a spirited yet out-gunned home side. Cameron Smith returns from injury, GI and Billy the Kid return from a week off and Brett Finch returns to Parramatta Stadium for the first time since his controversial departure in 2009. This all adds up to 'must see TV' as league fans enjoy this Grand Final replay.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Greg Inglis
My Tip: Melbourne 22-14

The Teams

Parramatta Eels               Melbourne Storm
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries S. Shackleton	1. Jarryd Hayne Fullback 1. Billy Slater 2. Luke Burt Wing 2. Matt Duffie 3. Joel Reddy Centre 3. Dane Nielsen 4. Timana Tahu Centre 4. Greg Inglis 5. Eric Grothe Wing 5. Luke MacDougall 6. Kris Keating Five Eighth 6. Brett Finch 7. Daniel Mortimer Halfback 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Nathan Cayless Prop 8. Bryan Norrie 9. Jeff Robson Hooker 9. Cameron Smith 10. Fuifui Moimoi Prop 10. Brett White 11. Nathan Hindmarsh Second Row 11. Adam Blair 12. Ben Smith Second Row 12. Greg Inglis 13. Feleti Mateo Lock 13. Todd Lowrie 14. Matt Keating Interchange 14. Ryan Hinchcliffe 15. Tim Mannah Interchange 15. Kevin Proctor 16. Justin Horo Interchange 16. Aiden Tolman 17. Justin Poore Interchange 17. Sika Manu	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries S. Kite A. Tolman

Head to Head

LeagueUnlimited Tipsters - Courtesy of www.MyTips.com.au

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Storm


Total Score
86

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Storm


Total Score
84

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Storm


Total Score
84

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Storm


Total Score
70

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Storm


Total Score
60

Other Games this Round

• Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm at Parramatta Stadium
• Canterbury Bulldogs v Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium
• Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights at CUA Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sutherland Sharks at Sydney Football Stadium
• New Zealand Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons at Mt Smart Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans at Canberra Stadium
• Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos at Brookvale Oval
• South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium