Saturday, April 29, 2006

Game Day...

NRL Season 2006, Round 8 is here.
{*Answers updated 30.04.06}

Things we know for sure:

  • Melbourne Storm play St George Illawarra at Olympic Park tonight.
    {Yes, that did}

  • Storm have won 8 of their last 9 games against the Dragons.
    {Make that 9 from 10}

  • Dragons have not won in Melbourne since the 1st week of Finals in 1999.
    {Dragons STILL haven't won since 1999}

  • Storm are currently sitting 2nd on the ladder.
    {Storm are NOW currently sitting equal FIRST on the ladder}

  • Dragons are currently sitting at 7th place.
    {Dragons are sitting at 9th on the ladder}

  • Storm's biggest win over the Dragons was the 70-10 flogging at the MCG in Round 5, 2000.
    {70 - 10 is still the Storm's biggest win over the Dragons}


Things we're a little foggy on:

  • Will Cooper Cronk overcome his shoulder injury and play or will be without a halfback?
    {A: Yes, he will}
  • Will GI Joe overcome his injury and play?
    {A: Yes, he will}

  • Will Scotty Hill be a 'shock' inclusion in the team after being a 'shock' omission when the team was named earlier this week?
    {A:No, he won't}

  • Will Michael Crocker play at 5/8th?
    {A: Yes, he will - At least I thought he did for at least part of the game}
  • Can Michael Crocker play 5/8th?
    {A: Hmm, may have to watch the replay to answer this one}

  • Did Sally make it to training on time this week?
    {A: Who cares?}


All should be answered in a little under 7 hours.
GAME ON!

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