NRL Previews - Storm v Titans (Round 2)

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19-03-2011 05:30PM at AAMI Park

Referees: Ashley Klein and Adam Devcich
Touch Judges: Adam Reid and Luke Phillips
Video Referee: Sean Hampstead

Even though they've only played one match with an overhauled roster, the Storm seem to have announced their intentions to play a grinding style of football in the hopes of winning with their defence. Probably a smart move considering the attacking weapons they have lost since last season's infamous demise. The Titans, on the other hand, must be cursing the NRL scheduling process as they face arguably the two best defensive teams in the competition in rounds 1 and 2.

Pummelled by the Dragons last week, Scott Prince and company must work on something extra this week to beat Melbourne, in Melbourne, on Saturday night. To add to the visitors struggles, they will again be without 2 of their most experiences players in Anthony Laffranchi and Nathan Friend. Too much to overcome for mine. The home side win by smothering the Titans attack and scraping through using the masterful skills of Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk in a low scoring affair.

My Tip: Storm 14-10

The Teams

Melbourne Storm               Gold Coast Titans
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries R. Rochow L. Kelly R. Kostjasyn C. Stanley S. Kite	1. Billy Slater Fullback 1. William Zillman 2. Matt Duffie Wing 2. Kevin Gordon 3. Dane Nielsen Centre 3. Steve Michaels 4. Beau Champion Centre 4. Clinton Toopi 5. Anthony Quinn Wing 5. David Mead 6. Gareth Widdop Five Eighth 6. Luke Capewell 7. Cooper Cronk Halfback 7. Scott Prince 8. Adam Blair Prop 8. Luke Bailey 9. Cameron Smith Hooker 9. Riley Brown 10. Jaiman Lowe Prop 10. Matthew White 11. Kevin Proctor Second Row 11. Greg Bird 12. Sika Manu Second Row 12. Bodene Thompson 13. Ryan Hinchcliffe Lock 13. Ashley Harrison 14. Todd Lowrie Interchange 14. Michael Henderson 15. Bryan Norrie Interchange 15. Sam Tagataese 16. Troy Thompson Interchange 16. Ryan James 17. Jesse Bromwich Interchange 17. Preston Campbell	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries B. Meyers A. Laffranchi N. Friend M. Minichiello

Head to Head

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

Other Games this Round

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