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Melbourne Storm v Parramatta EelsStormStrengths: Melbourne make the most of their ball use, having the lowest amount of incomplete sets per game with 8.2. This is no coincidence as they also make the least amount of errors per game (8.8). With Cameron Smith as their hooker, it should come as no surprise that the Storm are one of the biggest proponents of the dummy, utilising it more than 30 times a game. On top of this, the Storm make 71 tackles per game from marker which ranks 2nd within the NRL.Weaknesses: Despite the presence of Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith, the Storm have lacked creativity, assisting only 2.2 tries per game. This could be due to the fact that they also make the second least amount of tackle breaks only amassing 21.3 per game.EelsStrengths: Despite their poor form, the Eels make more dominant tackles per game than any other team (8.8). Their brutal defence is a potential reason why they make the fewest tackles per game, as well as why they make the second most dummy half metres against their opposition (133.8).Weaknesses: What lacks for the Eels is a distinct lack of ball security ranking the worst for handling errors (five per game) as well as averaging 9.9 incomplete sets per game (third worst). To compound this, the Eels also lack discipline, giving away an average 6.9 penalties per game with a total of 90 (third most).Taken from SMH article:http://m.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/nrl-stat-attack-what-to-look-out-for-in-round-14-20150612-ghm63x?skin=smart-phone

"Yeah 100%
I meant more of 'if we didnt push from the start' type of thing. Yeah Lomax would have played against us, but maybe some of the suspect calls wouldnt have happened.
All speculation and hindsight really. Im sure there would have been…"

"It's time to start bringing in some young blokes. They did well towards the end of last year Guymer,Moretti etc. TDS needs time in reserve grade have papa as utility. Hopgood offers very little. Get rid of Brian Kelly. Need to ask everyone was Dylan…"

Fui and Captain Cayless were the winners earning the spots at front row for the team.Now onto Hookers, a position that had limited options.Anyway not long now til our starting 13 is settled.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3Q9GTXJ1. Hayne2. Radradra3.…

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