Disastrously, Ferguson left the field after the third try as he tried to make a tackle on Justin Olam. Eels legend Peter Sterling was more optimistic. ". "With some pretty intense physio during the week, but obviously, they'll be doing their best to get both players out.". Eels second rower Ryan Matterson was a rookie for the club but had to go elsewhere to get his start in the NRL. The Storm now lead 18-12 after 44 minutes, with three tries in 13 minutes. ... handed the Eels a scrum on the Storm's 10m line. He said himself it was a knee clash and that he would be getting scans to make sure it was fine. Sort each list by totals or season averages. The Eels scored again late but couldn’t pressure the Storm any further with the 12-point result sending Melbourne to the preliminary final, while the Eels will likely be missing troops for a sudden death final next Saturday. We are  #NRLStormEels #TelstraPremiership pic.twitter.com/O1Mm7Kj6lF. The Melbourne Storm will be favoured to flex their premiership muscle when they tackle wooden spoon contenders the Parramatta Eels today. Clint Gutherson went across field and threw a ball to Michael Jennings who put on the afterburners before a Benji Marshall-esque flick pass to Blake Ferguson. Get a summary of the Storm vs Eels National Rugby League 2020 rugby match. The rest is history. Rugby league legends Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler have put their faith in Eels young star Dylan Brown to spark a resurgence for the club when they take on the Storm in the finals qualifier on Saturday night. "We came into this game pretty confident," Smith said at full-time. However, Arthur said he wasn’t sure about Ferguson’s injury. Storm have won four of the last five meetings; Storm have won 18 straight games in Queensland; Eels haven’t score a try in their last two games vs top eight sides; Eels conceded a combined 58 points in those two games; The away team has been held to nil in the last two games between these sides The night got even worse for Ferguson when he disastrously left the field after the third try as he tried to make a tackle on Justin Olam. "I think we're going to be ready to go. Watch the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals on Kayo. "Nothing is to script. A little over one minute was all it took for the Eels to score the first try of the night. Johnathan Thurston added: "The Parramatta Eels are really bothering the storm with their ball movement – the offloads and short passing.". It was a huge try but the Storm were never going to lay down. #NRLStormEels, — Alexander Grant (@AlexGrantOz) October 3, 2020. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:50pm (AEST). But it's a good sign he was out on the field talking to his team and fans.". The Eels … “Oh my goodness Blake, you’ve given your coach a heart attack. When it comes to false dawns, few clubs have had to endure more than the Parramatta Eels. "He gives some X-factor with his running game," Johns told Wide World of Sports' Freddy and the Eighth. And every Parramatta fan.”, Ferguson from hero to zero in a flash. Run metres, fantasy points scoring. "I have so much respect for him for doing that. NRL finals: Storm vs Eels live scores, stats and commentary Posted 3 h hours ago Sat Saturday 3 Oct October 2020 at 7:16am , updated 20 m minutes ago Sat Saturday 3 Oct October 2020 at 10:15am Share Despite trailing 12-0 early in the match, the Storm flicked the switch and responded in the second half of the first 40 by scoring three consecutive tries. It was a horror end to the night for Blake Ferguson. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Nathan Brown had the first try after a bomb was knocked on in the contest for the ball, bouncing back off the post and into the hands of the Eels lock to ground the ball next to the posts. After 20 minutes it's the Eels who lead the Storm 12-0. "Take away the first 20 minutes of the match and I'm pretty pleased with the way we played. MISS - Storm lead 58-10 69' TRY EELS (Maiko Sivo) - A consolation try here for the Eels with Moses throwing a nice pass out to Sivo and the winger does well to get to the line to score the try 67' "He came straight from the airport to meet me," Matterson said. try scoring Both sides are reasonably even for scoring first and last, with the Eels with a one try advantage for first, and the Storm ahead for last try scoring by one. But it was reportedly just a “tweak” of his MCL injury. "They're cruising now, they're playing so well!" The Storm then never really looked back as they held on for a big win over a gutsy Eels' outfit. Watch how offside the Melbourne Storm were, Justin Olam and Josh Addo-Carr were offside metres. He can go out and do things off the top of his head. Saturday 3rd October 2020, 7:50pm at Suncorp Stadium. Munster has had several knee injuries this season. Eels winger Maika Sivo's 20 tries topped the NRL in 2019, while his 21 line breaks ranked second. The Storm really made the Eels pay, making it three tries from eight minutes. "He's missed two games each time he's hurt the knee [earlier this season]," Slater said. Easily view all the major NRL stat leaders including leading point scorers, leading try scorers, top tacklers, top hit-ups, top run metres and top try assists. The 20-year-old hasn't played since Round 16 after suffering a syndesmosis injury. "I didn't really stay in contact with him," Matterson said of Arthur. But the Eels hit back with a try through Blake Ferguson, after hooker Reed Mahoney kicked for the winger on the first tackle to set up the try. For Parramatta, Blake Ferguson and Maika Sivo both went down with lower leg injuries and for the Storm, playmaker Cameron Munster tossed his mouth-guard in anger after suffering a knee injury. Paul Vautin told Nine. Fergo ➡️ Gutho This was beautiful to watch  Stream #NRLStormEels: https://t.co/ewnAUpCe4a  Live blog:  https://t.co/Oiy6Om6JFIMatch Centre: https://t.co/n4DE0bw9xu pic.twitter.com/IpJhIoRtrh, Greg Alexander screamed: "That is one of the great final tries, that is so good.". The Melbourne Storm have continued its perfect record against the Parramatta Eels in finals football with a seventh win from seven games in a 36-24 result in the side's qualifying final. "Oh my goodness Blake, you've given your coach a heart attack. The Storm were defending their line and rushed up with the Eels hooker kicking on the first and finding Ferguson unmarked. Here on SofaScore livescore you can find all Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm previous results sorted by their H2H matches. The Storm had the luxury of resting a galaxy of their star players last week against the Dragons, so go into this fresh and rested. Romping back to score two tries before halftime before one on the other side of the break to take the lead. "We went close to jagging a try early and then we had two or three chances and probably didn't get the timing quite right," Bellamy said. Storm vs Eels: Round 9 - Saturday 11th May 2019, 7:35pm at Suncorp Stadium. Sort each list by totals or season averages. "They're frustrated, they're trying to rush things," Paul Vautin told Nine. He wasn’t the only one, with the Eels’ other winger Maika Sivo heading off in the first half. Parramatta are leading the Melbourne Storm 12-0 after one of the great NRL tries you'll see. 71' Blake halts Bromwich as the Storm try to score down the left. Melbourne will get a week off while Parramatta will come back next week to face the winner out of the Rabbitohs and Knights clash on Sunday. "It's not 100 percent the knee so just need to make sure I rehab it next week. Storm coach Craig Bellamy also praised the Eels' defence. The Eels had leveled up the game through Blake Ferguson, but just minutes later, he's made a big blunder. The Melbourne Storm will head into the second NRL semi-final just a little bit on the frustrated end of the scale as they get set to face a red-hot Parramatta Eels outfit at home. A little over one minute was all it took for the Eels to score the first try of the night. Andrew Voss compared it to the Eels greats of the past with the blue and gold fired up. All times AEDT (GMT +11). I'll do everything I can to get up for the prelim. 20 minutes into the second half and it's the Storm who lead the Eels 30-18. This season more than ever it's nice to have a break.". Includes official live player and team stats. WHAT A TRY! And every Parramatta fan.". The Storm fullback scored two tries, had two try assists, ran for 225 metres, four tackle busts, two linebreaks and two linebreak assists as his side won 36-24 in an epic. The big occasion won't worry him. "Ferguson had a shocker," Andrew Voss said. "I think it's a benefit having some time off. Nathan Brown kicks off the scoring! The Storm are healthy favourites in the betting odds with the online betting sites for the match up with the Parramatta Eels. It's a pretty incredible effort. The Storm were causing all kinds of havoc throughout the game and missed several tries that could have made it more comfortable. New to Kayo? But Fox League's Greg Alexander was blown away about why he was unmarked. Despite being forced to defend for much of the opening stages, Parrmatta's defence has held strong. Kenny Bromwich hit the line and brushed off Mitch Moses, before passing to Ryan Papenhuyzen, who got it out wide to Addo-Carr. The Eels started perfectly, scoring inside the opening minute before a try that rugby league great Greg Alexander called “One of the great final tries”. And he did it, meeting Matterson after cutting a holiday in Bali short to nab Matterson's signature. It's far from over with the Storm tearing the Eels apart but not being able to cross the line until the 30th minute when Melbourne got on the board through Suliasi Vunivali as the Storm put it through the hands and found the overlap. The Storm also had Cameron Munster limp from the field. "I think if he brings their pluckiness back, they're a chance.". Despite Melbourne being favourites to win the match, Johns said Brown's return will provide the Eels with an "X-factor" in attack while comparing his "laid-back" attitude to Knights star Kalyn Ponga. With the Storm attacking the line, Ferguson made a meal of a kick over the top from Cameron Munster losing a bouncing ball he would be expected to pick up into touch. "He knows exactly what he's in for and he'll be pushing hard to play that preliminary final. It's awesome. With a scrum 10m out, the Storm scored through Jesse Bromwich. #NRLStormEels, PARRA! Following the match, Storm skipper Cameron Smith was pleased with his troops' performance. "But you've got to score [tries] against Melbourne, they defend their line so well. Unfortunately for both teams there were injury concerns though. Telstra Premiership match Melbourne vs Parramatta (3 Oct 2020). Total Footy Stats is the ultimate research tool for viewing NRL stats for your various NRL fantasy competitions and NRL betting. NRL 2020: Storm vs Eels, finals, Nathan Hindmarsh, Brad Arthur | FOX SPORTS NRL "We're really pleased and really excited about being in another prelim and an opportunity to get into another grand final. Get a summary of the Storm vs Eels National Rugby League 2019 rugby match. Eels Cameron Smith (32', 34', 44', 56', 59', 64') Mitchell Moses (3', 23', 51', 69') "We've been hit pretty hard with injuries this year so I think the week off will be good. Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels AAMI Park Monday 7pm. Watch the brand new series Manhunt: Deadly Games now on Stan. Total Footy Stats is the ultimate research tool for viewing NRL stats for your various NRL fantasy competitions and NRL betting. FULL TIME: Storm vs Eels – Finals Week 1, 2020 live match centre. He didn't have to do that, he could have been tired, he could have gone home. Every game before the Grand Final Live & On-Demand with no-ad breaks during play. A Shaun Lane charge down in the opening set of the game handed possession to the Eels in attacking territory. "He's a laid-back character, he's near-identical to Kalyn Ponga, nothing phases him. Storm vs Parramatta Stats. During that period of Storm dominance, the Eels were like a boxer trapped on the ropes and waiting for the referee to stop the fight, or for Arthur … Melbourne lost Cameron Munster (knee) and the Eels lost both wingers - Maika Sivo and Blake Ferguson (both knees) - in a worrying sign for the rest of the finals series. "You can stop them (Storm) from scoring tries. “Ferguson had a shocker,” Andrew Voss said. While he didn't leave the Tigers on a great note, Parramatta didn't appear to be the ideal landing pad for Matterson, who admitted to the Sydney Morning Herald that he left on bad terms. penrith panthers vs parramatta eels Two of the NRL's benchmark sides meet on Friday night in what promises to be a blockbuster. Eels coach Brad Arthur saying he thinks he’s “done” for the season on a brutal blow on his birthday. The Storm crossed the 40m line but knocked on, with the Eels immediately going on the counter attack. The Melbourne Storm are through to the preliminary final following a 36-24 defeat over the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium. Parramatta Eels Melbourne Storm live score (and video online live stream*) starts on 18 Mar 2021 at 9:05 UTC time in NRL - Rugby League. Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen ran nearly the length of the field to score for the Storm, beating almost a handful of Knights defenders in winning a foot race to the try-line. Melbourne Storm has achieved 9 Conversions from 11 attempts.Parramatta Eels has achieved 1 Conversions from 2 attempts. But the Eels have had a share of bad news as well with Maika Sivo going off with a knee injury and his replacement Andrew Davey copping a head knock and going off as well – although he came back on. 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But after winning a premiership with the Roosters, Matterson was snapped up by the Tigers and was a fringe Origin player. It started as the Storm crossed their own 40m line but knocked on, with the Eels immediately going on the counter attack. Terrorised the Eels’ right edge when he put Addo-Carr away and they almost set up a try in the opening 15 minutes. He had no other option but to kick the ball, he couldn't pass the ball because the Melbourne Storm players had come up past the footy and were standing up in the attacking line.". "Melbourne score it, they're right back in the game." "But I think the first try-scorer in this second half is vital. Another fallout with Wests coach Michael Maguire saw the 25-year-old looking for a new club, and despite several suitors, it was Arthur who brought Matterson to the club. It's blossomed into a good relationship.". While both men claim not to remember what caused the rift, it appeared to coincide with Matterson being dropped to the Ron Massey Cup, essentially third division, with Matterson admitting he thought his career could be over. It sees the Eels set to take on the winner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Newcastle Knights on Sunday afternoon. "[Ferguson will] be in huge doubt for next week - I think they both will [Ferguson and Sivo]," Paul Gallen told Nine. It's been a great defensive performance from the Eels. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report. The five-eighth threw his mouthguard once he left the field of play a sign Cooper Cronk said was a bad because of the star’s toughness. Not even a Cameron Smith sin-binning was enough to help the lacklustre Eels. A rollercoaster of an NRL final has seen end-to-end action and plenty of tries, but a brutal injury toll has hit both teams hard. After being a highly regarded lower grades player, Matterson was snapped up by the Sydney Roosters before going to the Wests Tigers. "I just got a little bit of a knee clash, tweaked my knee," he told Nine post-game. And now Matterson will be a big part of the Eels' campaign if the side are going to give the premiership a shake. Jennings holding onto that, to Fergo to Gutho I yelled so loud #NRLStormEels. This article contains records and statistics for the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club who … FULL TIME: Storm vs Eels – Round 9, 2019 live match centre. "I think Sivo is a chance," he said. "It's been Parramatta's dominance in the ruck that has been particularly impressive," Queensland legend Wally Lewis told Nine. Centres have scored three of the seven first tries against Melbourne this season, Michael Jennings leads … 📺 Stream #NRLStormEels: https://t.co/ewnAUpCe4a 📝 Live blog:  https://t.co/Oiy6Om6JFI📱Match Centre: https://t.co/n4DE0bw9xu pic.twitter.com/IpJhIoRtrh. The Parramatta Eels have hit back after a Reed Mahoney grubber found Blake Ferguson unmarked on the wing. "I think he was forced to kick. Stat Attack. "I'll get scans tomorrow and fingers crossed I can play in the prelim. Blake Ferguson has bulled his way through three Broncos to bowl himself over for his second try of the night, 'He deliberately put his foot out': Brad Fittler and Phil Gould baffled over Bunker's penalty-try no-call, 'A lack of trust, a lack of understanding': Peter Sterling reveals long-held concern for Parramatta Eels, NRL Presser: Broncos v Eels - Round 1- Brad Arthur, NRL Presser: Broncos v Eels - Round 1- Kevin Walters, Storm defeat Eels to make prelim final, as both teams count injury toll, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns back Dylan Brown to spark Eels. "If he's not there it's a different Storm team. The pundit believed the Eels would need to get off to a quick start – is one minute fast enough. "The players will relate with Dylan Brown to when their form was good," Fittler said. Meanwhile, Munster limped off late in the second half. Josh Addo-Carr has helped the Storm hit the lead, completing five on three overlap. 72' The Storm are still pressing but this match is pretty much done. Brad Arthur speaks after his teams stunning comeback win against the broncos, Kevin Walters speaks after the Broncos tough loss in round 1. Be still my heart! Melbourne will play Monday night's game without their captain, champion fullback, two leading try-scorers and key playmaker. Join us for live scores from 3.00pm AEST. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2021. The Storm really made the Eels pay, making it three tries from eight minutes. Oh my goodness that was sensational. Ferguson then took off for the line but passed it back to Gutherson when he was going to be tracked down. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site>news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Fittler added Brown's return would help the Eels regain their "pluckiness". Three tries to one in the second half has turned the game on its head after the Storm trailed 12-0 earlier in the match. Storm vs Eels final score: Melbourne dominate 32-0 | Daily Telegraph Read Today's Paper Tributes "He comes back into the side and they think, 'we'll get out pluckiness back'. The Parramatta Eels will look to keep their strong start to 2019 and cement their place well inside the NRL’s top eight when they face the Melbourne Storm in the final Saturday game at magic round. Now even outside of football, I'm calling Brad up and we're having chats. The 2020 Melbourne Storm season was the 23rd in the club's history and they competed in the 2020 NRL season.The team was coached by Craig Bellamy, coaching the club for his 18th consecutive season.Melbourne Storm were also captained by Cameron Smith, who had been the sole captain for the team since 2008—making this his 13th consecutive season.The season was suspended indefinitely on … Eels halfback Mitch Moses was first in try … He surges through tackles.". Easily view all the major NRL stat leaders including leading point scorers, leading try scorers, top tacklers, top hit-ups, top run metres and top try assists. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. A Shaun Lane charge down in the opening set of the game handed possession to the Eels … Then just moments later, Jahrome Hughes would fumble the high ball in the in-goal as Parramatta forward Nathan Brown pounced and grounded the ball for the opening try of the night. The Parramatta Eels look to bounce back against a Melbourne Storm side down on troops but brimming with confidence. He hooked his leg around to try and get the centre down with Olam falling and twisting his leg in an ugly incident. The Eels were handed a huge boost earlier this week when it was announced Brown would make his return to the side at five-eighth alongside halves partner Mitchell Moses.