Famous person Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster made a grim admission moments after the heavy loss to Penrith, saying the Storm “appeared like an under-12s workforce”.
The Storm was with out megastar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and gun halfback Jahrome Hughes, however Munster did not make excuses after the 32-6 loss to the reigning premiers.
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“We had been poor,” Munster informed former Storm teammate Cameron Smith on 9’s protection.
“Did not actually care who we had out. Nonetheless had a adequate workforce to present the Panthers a shake.
“We will complain in regards to the climate or complain in regards to the slippery ball, however we had been poor tonight and that is not us, particularly towards a superb facet (in) Penrith.
“We’ve to return to the drafting board and play lots higher towards the Cowboys, in any other case it’s going to be the identical end result.
“Fairly disappointing end result, and my efficiency, as nicely.”
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When the Storm hit again by way of a Nick Meaney strive within the 18th minute, the hopes of Melbourne followers had been renewed.
However what adopted was relentless Penrith assault and little Melbourne resolve.
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“We saved stepping into the strain sort of footy we wished to play, however we simply saved giving them piggybacks and letting them out of their very own finish,” Munster stated.
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“If you’re doing that towards Penrith they’ll make you pay… when Penrith’s received 60 per cent of the ball they’ll put plenty of factors on you, and so they did tonight.
“We had been poor. We appeared like an under-12s workforce.
“We have to return to the drafting board.
“I can not look forward to subsequent week. Far out.”
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