Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:59 pm  

Just read this morning that: "Replicating its usual match-week scenario as best as possible, the team will have a contested training session against Halifax three days before the match." http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/life-no-beach-for-melbourne-storm-who-face-a-hectic-schedule-to-start-2013/story-e6frfgbo-1226557301257 Hopefully you get to see these two champion teams have a "game" again.

Just read this morning that: "Replicating its usual match-week scenario as best as possible, the team will have a contested training session against Halifax three days before the match." http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/life-no-beach-for-melbourne-storm-who-face-a-hectic-schedule-to-start-2013/story-e6frfgbo-1226557301257 Hopefully you get to see these two champion teams have a "game" again.

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:28 am  

Contested Training Session could translate to a "Friendly" fixture.

Hopefully it won't be behind closed doors and we'll be able to see it, If The Pitch at The Shay is still questionable though then that could raise issues.

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:52 am  

That would be great, hope we get to see it!

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:10 am  

Wait for the Fev lot........

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:22 am  

Interesting piece. Quite surprised they run with such a big squad - 33 players must mean they can rest / rotate and manage workloads quite easily. Do they run a second team or an under 21 outfit to keep players match fit ?

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:51 am  

The Storm run a NYC team (under 20s) which is run by a mate of mine Anthony Seibold who was at Crusaders, Hull KR and South Wales Scorpions in the UK. Some of the lads no doubt will play for the feeder clubs (Cronulla Cobras in NSW and Brisbane East Tigers in Queensland).Interesting that another Halifax Lad who was at King Cross Park, is having a 4 month trial with the U20s. Melbourne also will run for the first time ever an U16 team.

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:48 am  

Who is the Halifax lad on trial with the Storm U20s?

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:51 pm  

Timmy wrote:

Who is the Halifax lad on trial with the Storm U20s?

Zak, forget his last name for a moment, it will come to me, played for King Cross Park, a nice lad, helped out on a Sunday with the under 8's. A new challenge was required and we all wish him the best and hope he takes his chances. He's left a lot of friends behind and as he's still in his teens it's a big move for him.
All at KCP wish him well.

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:25 pm  

Zak Dewhirst was at Warrington and has rep honours for England Youth etc

Re: Mighty Melbourne Storm v Fax : Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:36 pm  

Just tweeted courier sport and looks as though this game will be behind closed doors, update to follow.