The first try they scored was a perfect example of relentless
attitude. The try was executed on the right hand side of the Bulldogs defence by
persistently running Ryan Hoffman into a gap. Three years ago, the last time
the Storm were in the Grand final against Parramatta they executed a similar
try. The credit must go to Bellamy because event the most patriotic Bulldogs
supporters know their right hand defence is vulnerable with Josh Reynolds and
Inu not coming up together leaving a slight gap. Bellamy would not have slept
until start of next season if the Storm failed to execute a play and came back
with no points. It was mirror image of three years ago where Bellamy exposed
the Parramatta right hand side defence of Jeff Robson. It was relentless
planning and executing, sheer brilliance.
The second try was constructed by the presence of immortal
in Billy Slater. The genius of Slater to explode of the blocks and be in right
place at the right time is unmatched by perhaps anyone who has played the game.
The phrase that defined that second try was "You can see it coming but you
simply cannot stop it". It is
impossible to blame the defence because no matter who the opposition was that
try would have eventually been scored, simply by the genius, Billy Slater
presence.
Finally, try number three scored by Justin O'Neill. It was a
try that defines perfection. Cooper Cronk chip over the top was centimetre
perfect and again it was try that could not have been prevented. Importantly,
it was no fluke because Cronk would have practice that kick over 100 times this
week to ensure when it needed to be executed he put it on a penny. It was sign
of pure perfection and sheer hard work.
It is hard to be critical of the Bulldogs because with their
major strengths they executed three brilliant tries. Storm were simply too good
and should be admired by every single fan of Rugby League.
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