This is not the Storm of old, still a good team, but there are definite areas to exploit that have not perhaps been weaknesses in the past.
Their backline is terrific except for a lack of experience in the halves. Cut down the space of the halves with attack dog
Blair and the team will be clunky. I'd imagine Smith will do a lot of the playmaking. We cannot let their backs get clean, free-flowing ball.
There is not much impact off the bench for the Storm, this is where I think we can win it. They are not a big pack and Bromwich is a huge loss. I'd imagine Pat Kaufusi replaces him. We can definitely lay a strong platform I believe.
Shaun Johnson might not play, but if he does I want him to make old man Hoffman his bitch. Ryan Hoffman has been a terrific player in the past, but he is so very slow these days and some twinkle toes should either ease past him or create space around him. Hoffman and Lillyman were getting shown up a bit last year in defence (both strengths in the past).
And please, please don't fall for the inside ball to Slater AGAIN like most years. I also think they will try to kick in behind Ken a bit. Their wingers are awesome off kicks and have speed to burn. We need to be ready, perhaps have
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck a bit deeper.
As for our team - everyone will do their job, I'll leave it to you
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