Us hanging onto those premierships at this point is like the eels supporters who hung onto their three from the 80s when we won themI don't think its clear that Bellamy is a better club coach then Bennett. Imagine how much more successful we would have been if Wayne stayed with the Broncos instead of dragons/knights/souths.
While everyone keeps on harping on about Melbourne and roosters few wins over the last few years, we seem to have forgotten our 5 premierships in a 9 year period.
Because most of their squad are not Victorian and this there’s no passion to play (apart from the token V on their jersey)Yep. Something is just not right about the Storm. They have built an impressive management and recruiting machine for certain, and the coaching/exploiting of the rules is best in class.
For one... How about this idea.. Melbourne have experienced an incredible sustained run of success.. How come we don't have Victoria competing in the State of Origin!?
The point is more that all teams have their period of dominance. Just because its Melbourne and the Roosters now, does not make their their coaches the 'greatest ever'. 4 premierships in 21 years (storm) is good, buts not like it hasn't been done before.Us hanging onto those premierships at this point is like the eels supporters who hung onto their three from the 80s when we won them
They’re nice but it’s time for our boys to step up and win their own
CorrectThe point is more that all teams have their period of dominance. Just because its Melbourne and the Roosters now, does not make their their coaches the 'greatest ever'. 4 premierships in 21 years (storm) is good, buts not like it hasn't been done before.
It's more like 3 (very likely 4) in 10 years which will be up there with the broncos 92,93,98,00.The point is more that all teams have their period of dominance. Just because its Melbourne and the Roosters now, does not make their their coaches the 'greatest ever'. 4 premierships in 21 years (storm) is good, buts not like it hasn't been done before.
That’s ok, the nrl regularly do tooYou missed 1997.
Split comp. Same reason I don't consider Newcastle's win that year. Shitful chapter in rugby league history.You missed 1997.
Split comp. Same reason I don't consider Newcastle's win that year. Shitful chapter in rugby league history.
This will be interesting. Being Melbourne they will still get crowds but sooner or later they have to endure a lean run, their level of success is insane.. and unsustainable.Correct
The true test will be once the Storm start losing (a lot) and where their fans go.
Assuming tonight's winner plays Melbourne, i give them more of a chance then they would have had in a non finals game.Hopefully whoever wins tonight wins next week.
Remember when Bennett was a terrible coach and couldn’t keep up?