Melbourne Storm have somehow capitulated to the most hated team in the NRL. Standing beside my new mate, Lloyd from Manly (who used to be a North Sydney Supporter), cheering on Manly, I wondered how this came to be. Me, Snowy "Bloody" Fraser cheering on Manly. The team I detest.
The Melbourne Storm became the team I detested more. Not because of the player mind you. OK Some of the players. But players like Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk, Greg Inglis, Matt Geyer, Adam Blair and Dallas Johnson didn't deserve my hatred. BUT STEVE TURNER does, and Cameron Smith needs to find a new way about himself for me to even considering liking him again. They showed his face on the big screen at the game, with about 15 minutes left and he was universally BOOED. Take that for what it is Cam. No-one likes you remonstrating with the ref every couple of minutes. Just play the game MATE.
But the biggest thing about this Storm hatred is the antics of Bellyache and Wally. The coach and the CEO. Me against the world doesn't work mate. Allow your team to shine and talk the positives, and forget the crap. Waldren must go. To have a team of players like this one you have, and have everyone hate them is a sign that you two have pulled the wrong reigns.
Wally and Bellyache, this 40-0 thumping was your doing. Simple. REALLY.