Tag: Melbourne Storm

Young forwards have made a big difference: Ryles

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne Storm’s forwards coach Jason Ryles says the difference in 2016 has been the rise of Melbourne’s younger brigade. “A lot of the guys collectively have been very consistent together,” Ryles said. “The younger guys

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Parker backs mate Ennis to win grand final in his last game

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retiring Brisbane legend Corey Parker is backing mate Michael Ennis in the grand final this Sunday. The lock forward defend Ennis saying ‘The Menace’ was a completely different bloke off the field. “Chalk and cheese,

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Thirteen years is a long time between drinks for old Panther

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Veteran Luke Lewis hasn’t appeared in a grand final for thirteen years. That night, the Penrith Panthers beat the Sydney Roosters to claim rugby league’s bigger prize. “Thirteen years, it’s a long sip between drinks

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NRL Finals icon Puff Daddy speaks to The81stMinute

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN   When you think NRL Finals, there’s nothing like footy in October, Arthur Summons and Norm Provan and Thurston’s field goal. Oh and Puff Daddy. Or is that Sean Combs? Or is

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Tips for hosting a great NRL Grand Final day BBQ

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN     The NRL Grand Final is this Sunday – how bloody good is that! While the action on the field is going to be pulsating and thrilling until the final moments,

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We’re expecting big things from Jordan McLean: Smith

26 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

He has been likened to a young Paul Harragon and now Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith has backed Jordan McLean to perform in the biggest match of his short career. “Jordan’s had a break-out season;

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Sharks not sweating round 26 loss to Storm

26 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla star James Maloney says their round 26 loss to grand final opponents wasn’t such a bad thing. The Sharks were beaten 26-6 at AAMI Park but Maloney and his teammates weren’t sweating the score.

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