Lesley Weston

Sudden death to Dragons at Graveyard

// March 15th, 2009 // Storm

Melbourne Storm won their first game of the 2009 NRL season by just one point in extra-time, after drawing 16-16 in regular time. Greg Inglis kicked the extra point as the Storm were 20 yards out from the try line.

The Dragon’s scored first, with a ‘free’ handed to them on a platter. Storm’s first try came from Greg Inglis’ typical one hand stop of an opponent as he pushed Jamie Seward like a rag doll to get over the line.

It was Wendell Sailor’s first game back in rugby league since his controversial ban from rugby union, but the Storm were able to control the big man until a few bad tackles got Sailor the try of the night, running from about Storm’s 30 yard line, across the pitch, and beating everybody down field to score his first try in his first game.

From what I saw, there was a battle between the referees all night, one calling something, the other disagreeing. It was extremely confusing for the players and fans to understand what was going on.

Storm led 16-10 with 2 minutes to go, when St George scored an unexpected try, and converted their kick to equalize. Dragons fans went wild, and it was surprising none of them got their head belted for it.

The game was definitely a first round game, there was many stupid mistakes made by both teams. Luckily the Storm came through with the win at home.

My Daly M Vote: Greg Inglis.