Posts Tagged ‘Storm’

State Of Origin 1

// June 4th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // NRL

The ground before the Maroons ran out

Storm carried Queensland Maroons, again, to another State Of Origin win over the New South Wales Blues last night at Etihad Stadium in front of one of the biggest crowds ES has seen in recent years!

SOA began with a bang, fireworks and Evermore performed a few of their hits, including ‘Running’.

Just moments into the game, the Blues found themselves given 6 more just 20 metres out from their try line, but opted to go for a penalty kick. This set the game at 2-0 to the Blues.

Blues’ Hayne almost put NSW further in front when it looked like he sprinted down the edge of the field and got past Slater for a try…but after Harrigan’s minutes of watching the video replay, decided Hayne stepped out of play and the try was disallowed - phew! (more…)

Storm, Warriors drawn in ANZAC Day Clash

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Storm, Track and Field

Storm headed for a try

As the Storm and Warriors men began their pre-game warm-ups on field, the heavens opened and the rain bucketed down. Luckily for us, we were under-cover!

Before the game, there was a service to remember those lost in the wars and the traditional bugle song was played.

The Warriors opened up the scoring with a conversion from a penalty near their end zone.

It was not long into the game before fans got to get up and moving - the Storm scoring the first try! Cameron Smith converted through the posts, and received a rousing cheer as no one expected him to get any in a night with blistering winds and shitty conditions. (more…)