Round 9 vs Melbourne Storm

[Josh]

Seems we better get used to not thinking of Melbourne as one of the best teams. But that makes it vital for us to beat them. If we don't, we'll be equal second last on the table and it'll take a dramatic form turnaround to make the finals. I hope JMK is back. Really need him.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Hughes out.

This should be a win. If we cant beat these, not sure where we're at.

 

[Red]

Hughes out.

This should be a win. If we cant beat these, not sure where we're at.

Bottom 4.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Bottom 4.

That would be a disaster. However, listening to The Run Home. They don't think the Storm can make the 8, which in turn would mean opinion would be that we cant make the 8 either.

I'm disappointed

 

[Red]

That would be a disaster. However, listening to The Run Home. They don't think the Storm can make the 8, which in turn would mean opinion would be that we cant make the 8 either.

I'm disappointed

A bit early but so far the season has been a bitter disappointment.

 

[mr_c]

panthers were in lower spot (this time last year) than storm n got home

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Well im going on friday night. Lets hope its a good start to the weekend.

 

[Josh]

panthers were in lower spot (this time last year) than storm n got home

You think this team is as good as Penrith was last year? They arguably have the talent though it seems pretty obvious Ivan Cleary is a much better coach than Kristian Woolf.

 

[mr_c]

You think this team is as good as Penrith was last year? They arguably have the talent though it seems pretty obvious Ivan Cleary is a much better coach than Kristian Woolf.

talking bout storm

 

[Blaaayzze]

Will be an interesting game that's for sure. Both teams underperforming and both have top 8 potential in terms of talent, does win/loss determine the rest of season ?

 

[Blockade]

Will be an interesting game that's for sure. Both teams underperforming and both have top 8 potential in terms of talent, does win/loss determine the rest of season ?

If the Dolphins fall to 2-6, you can kiss this season goodbye . There ain't no climbing out of that predicament. Melbourne, on the other hand, still have the talent, experience and coaching to somehow recover. Let's hope the Dolphins can further add to Melbourne's dramatic slide. I'm not exactly over confident of that, though.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

If the Dolphins fall to 2-6, you can kiss this season goodbye . There ain't no climbing out of that predicament. Melbourne, on the other hand, still have the talent, experience and coaching to somehow recover. Let's hope the Dolphins can further add to Melbourne's dramatic slide. I'm not exactly over confident of that, though.

I agree. And that's why i am banging on about Woolf. If you can make the 8 this early in the season, and its already a fail grade, he clearly isn't good enough.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

You think this team is as good as Penrith was last year? They arguably have the talent though it seems pretty obvious Ivan Cleary is a much better coach than Kristian Woolf.

Cleary has won many comps, its night and day to be honest.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2026/04/28/dolphins-team-list-round-9-v-storm/

Schneider - 6 - and Plath - 9 - starting.

Same old same old.

I am fearing this game

 

[Dolph]

I agree. And that's why i am banging on about Woolf. If you can make the 8 this early in the season, and its already a fail grade, he clearly isn't good enough.

Making the 8 this year is a must for him otherwise will lose his job.