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Read a historically scary fact in a season preview this week about why the Storm probably won't make back to back Grand Final appearances.
Preview 07: Melbourne Storm
By the GRL Phantom
Can the Melbourne Storm go one step further and win the 2007 NRL title? Will the Storm be the ``full blown'' tsunami or weaken into a rain depression? All important questions for an equally important year ahead.
Last year The Phantom tipped the Storm to play the Roosters in the grand final. I got one of the two teams correct yet Brisbane's big match experience and ability to rise and withstand pressure saw the Broncos win a sixth title.
Runners-up have a very poor record at winning the competition the next year.
Since rugby league was founded and the first competition held in 1908, only 10 teams have been able to lose a grand final and win the following season's premiership decider.
The last team to lose a grand final and win the crown the next season was Manly (1995, runners-up to the Bulldogs and premiers the following season defeating St George).
Source: http://www.globalrugbyleague.com/news/117/ARTICLE/1165/2007-03-09.html
Not happy, JAN!
Preview 07: Melbourne Storm
By the GRL Phantom
Can the Melbourne Storm go one step further and win the 2007 NRL title? Will the Storm be the ``full blown'' tsunami or weaken into a rain depression? All important questions for an equally important year ahead.
Last year The Phantom tipped the Storm to play the Roosters in the grand final. I got one of the two teams correct yet Brisbane's big match experience and ability to rise and withstand pressure saw the Broncos win a sixth title.
Runners-up have a very poor record at winning the competition the next year.
Since rugby league was founded and the first competition held in 1908, only 10 teams have been able to lose a grand final and win the following season's premiership decider.
The last team to lose a grand final and win the crown the next season was Manly (1995, runners-up to the Bulldogs and premiers the following season defeating St George).
Source: http://www.globalrugbyleague.com/news/117/ARTICLE/1165/2007-03-09.html
Not happy, JAN!

