Munster pinpoints reason for Storm demise
They’ve been the most consistent team of the NRL era, but the Storm are at risk of losing that title after they were sent packing by a Panthers side that exposed their biggest flaws.
They’ve been the most consistent team of the NRL era, but the Storm are at risk of losing that title after they were sent packing by a Panthers side that exposed their biggest flaws.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy says the Broncos or Warriors will need to take Penrith to “a place where they don’t go too often” if they’re any hope of stopping a historic three-peat.
The Penrith Panthers are one win away from a 40-year first after annihilating the Storm in a brutal record thrashing in the prelim.
Four Penrith stars produced near perfect performances, while a handful of Melbourne players barely received a pass mark. See the full player ratings from the grand final qualifier.
The Panthers will have their work cut out for them in defeating Melbourne, but the return of an Origin star will make their job easier.
Penrith will attempt to avenge last year’s grand final loss to Melbourne in Saturday’s preliminary final against the Storm.
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