The Bulldogs have continued their strong start to the season with an impressive 20-6 win over Cronulla,after the Dragons rallied from behind to defeat the Storm.
St George Illawarra caused an old-fashioned boilover against the Melbourne Storm in front of 6211 hearty Dragons fans in the wet at Kogarah.
Melbourne’s Dally M medallist Jahrome Hughes and Penrith champion Nathan Cleary led a lengthy list of casualties from Thursday night’s thriller.
It’s difficult to stay the course when the losses are piling up,but new coach Jason Ryles is playing the long game at Parramatta.
Nathan Cleary’s night ended after just seven minutes,but the Storm needed all 80 to fend off a determined Penrith outfit.
I’ve never seen the Storm playmakers look so slick and lethal. But a video breakdown of the Panthers’ pet play proves just how dangerous the premiers still are - regardless of who stays and who goes at Penrith.
As he prepares his side for a trip to AAMI Park,Panthers coach Ivan Cleary was coy on his side’s predicament.
The Panthers were found out by the Roosters where countless NRL rivals have fallen short,and Melbourne can follow the same blueprint.
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy schooled one of his former proteges with a season-opening masterclass as the Storm put 50 on the helpless Eels.
The former Wests Tigers prop moved to Melbourne to play under Craig Bellamy with some of the NRL’s biggest stars. It’s already paying off.