Cordner is playing a blinder. It is arguably more important for the Roosters to come out on top with their spot in the top four far from secure but they can take advantage of the Storm missing two key playmakers in Cameron Smith and Cameron Munster by earning revenge for their dramatic golden point defeat earlier in the campaign. "Imagine what he'd do for Super League, that promotion of him playing away at all the other teams; the grounds would be packed," Johns told Freddy and The Eighth.

Into extra-time now, and an unfortunate error from a groggy Boyd Cordner gave possession to the Storm in Roosters' territory. We knew that, we knew the risk of it all," Robinson said of injuries being a factor in the shortened season. ● Melbourne Storm put in a strong showing as they racked up 40 points in their win over Canterbury Bulldogs last week with their weakened side comfortably coming out on top to make it seven successive victories. PENALTY GOAL ROOSTERS (Latrell Mitchell) - Sydney Roosters 8 Melbourne Storm 0: The Roosters take the penalty kick through Mitchell and he makes no mistake, to give the Roosters an eight point lead. Instead of surge for the line he goes inside to Tedesco who slides under two opponents and scores the try. Meanwhile, Melbourne has their own injury issues with Craig Bellamy revealing Suliasi Vunivalu had suffered a broken jaw, while Jahrome Hughes was nursing a sore groin. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. Morris puts the kick in on tackle five with Papenhuyzen taking possession. Papenhuyzen is on the break, this could be dangerous for the Roosters, but the defence hold them up 13m from the try line. Watch the brand new docuseries Love Fraud now on Stan. F Share T Tweet Q SMS W WhatsApp B Email G J Tumblr L LinkedIn. Keary was attended to during half-time of the 24-6 loss but was pulled from the game in the second term as he appeared to struggle to breathe.

The Storm will need to be at their best today, if they want to find a way to the grand final. He's very sore," Robinson said after the 18-point loss.
Robinson admitted the early diagnosis for his star playmaker was an internal injury as the premiers look likely to lose another one of their big names to injury. Good news: usually mostly a pain tolerance issue (if no fracture), managed well with pain killers/padding. ● Head coach Trent Robinson was hoping to have a handful of his injured stars available for this clash but only Josh Morris has made it as he slots back into the centres with Mitch Aubusson reverting to the second row whilst Lachlan Lam will continue at halfback. "Big difference, get your legs moving and get yourself in position.". Melbourne Storm are pushing in attack.

Here's how. TRY ROOSTERS (Tedesco) - Sydney Roosters 12 Melbourne Storm 6 - Taukeiaho runs strong and runs deep. Bad news: extremely painful ++ Luke Keary then put the Roosters up by one point when he hit a field goal in the following set in the 79th minute. Join The Roar for live scores from … Success! CONVERSION ROOSTERS (Mitchell) - Sydney Roosters 14 Melbourne Storm 6 - Mitchell with a wonderful kick from just inside touch and he takes the Roosters out to an eight point lead. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/51/d8/luke-keary_1s4ceb6ecgzcr13ltzvj82nszg.jpg?t=-358327901&w=500&quality=80, Ikin backs Green to succeed McGregor as key candidate elects not to apply for Dragons job. Storm need an absolute miracle now with just two minutes remaining. Tell us and tag ABC Grandstand @abcgrandstand on Twitter and Facebook. But it was the quiet moments of brilliance that made this match even more memorable.