NRL Previews - Storm v Sea Eagles (Round 1)

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12-03-2011 07:30PM at AAMI Park

Referees: Matt Cecchin and Gavin Reynolds
Touch Judges: Steve Chiddy and Gavin Atkins
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton

A genuine rivalry exists between these two clubs. They've faced each other in two recent Grand Finals, one recent semi final, and a number of other matches that have erupted with fists flying. Fingers crossed for more of the same. Although Melbourne's roster has changed significantly, their fire-breathing, fury spitting, anger filled coach will no doubt be on a mission to breathe fire, spit fury and fill his players with anger.

You can count on Des Hasler bringing much of the same intensity as two old foes meet again at AAMI Park on Saturday night. After all had settled down though, Cameron Smith will prove to be the best player on the field with a masterful display to get his side their first official premiership points in 5 years. It will be close though, with the winner decided in the final moments.

My Tip: Storm 17-16

The Teams

Melbourne Storm    Manly Sea Eagles
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries R. Rochow L. Kelly R. Kostjasyn B. Champion S. Kite	1. Billy Slater Fullback 1. Brett Stewart 2. Matt Duffie Wing 2. Michael Robertson 3. Dane Nielsen Centre 3. Jamie Lyon 4. Chase Stanley Centre 4. Tony Williams 5. Anthony Quinn Wing 5. William Hopoate 6. Gareth Widdop Five Eighth 6. Kieran Foran 7. Cooper Cronk Halfback 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Bryan Norrie Prop 8. Jason King 9. Cameron Smith Hooker 9. Matt Ballin 10. Jaiman Lowe Prop 10. Brent Kite 11. Adam Blair Second Row 11. Anthony Watmough 12. Sika Manu Second Row 12. Joe Galuvao 13. Ryan Hinchcliffe Lock 13. Brett Stewart 14. Todd Lowrie Interchange 14. Terence Seu Seu 15. Kevin Proctor Interchange 15. Jamie Buhrer 16. Troy Thompson Interchange 16. George Rose 17. Jesse Bromwich Interchange 17. Vic Mauro	Suspensions S. Matai Injuries D. Williams

Head to Head

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

Other Games this Round

• Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sydney Football Stadium
• Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium
• New Zealand Warriors v Parramatta Eels at Eden Park, Auckland
• Gold Coast Titans v St George Illawarra Dragons at Skilled Park
• Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles at AAMI Park
• Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sutherland Sharks at Canberra Stadium
• Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights at Centrebet Stadium Penrith
• Canterbury Bulldogs v Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium