I am seeing far too many people saying...

[Chris]

"That's it, Melbourne have already won"

Pull yourselves together.

The team did not come this far just to roll over and concede defeat. We managed to convincingly beat our biggest rivals without our best enforcer, our best attacking weapon and our best player seemingly crippled for half the game. Souths couldn't even score a try.

On Sunday, yeah - it WILL be a challenging game, Cronk won't be 100% fit (if he plays at all) and we won't be the favourites. I'm glad Slater is playing. There will be no excuses.

We are not expected to win, and due to that fact, it'll make the victory much, much better when we actually do. When the calls don't go our way and the odds aren't stacked in our favor, overcoming the adversity is what we do. And we do it well.

#EastsToWin

[Andrew Walker]

Well said Good post

[Kingbilly]

I think we are more a chance than we were in 2000 or even 2010.
We are definitely in there and I believe it will come down to how er play not Melbourne

[RoosterChick]

"That's it, Melbourne have already won"

Pull yourselves together.

The team did not come this far just to roll over and concede defeat. We managed to convincingly beat our biggest rivals without our best enforcer, our best attacking weapon and our best player seemingly crippled for half the game. Souths couldn't even score a try.

On Sunday, it will be a challenging game, Cronk won't be 100% fit (if he plays at all) and we won't be the favourites. I'm glad Slater is playing. There will be no excuses.

We are not expected to win, and due to that fact, it'll make the victory much, much better when we actually do. When the calls don't go our way and the odds aren't stacked in our favor, overcoming the adversity is what we do. And we do it well.

#EastsToWin

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[Tommy Smith]

Souffs scored 5 tries vs the Storm in Melbourne.

They then came to our house and didn't even score one.

We have nothing to fear from this Melbourne side. They are very good, but far from the great side of last year.

I also think they're coming in on the back of a long break after a very soft win vs a pathetic Cronulla side.

We are much more battle hardened.

So lots to be positive about!

[Headless Chook]

I'm loving the fact that all the pundits are now saying its Melbourne's to lose and that we can't win without Cronk. I can sense another ambush coming from our guys, Napa will go ballistic, JWH is always better when Naps is in the team too and lets see Billy try and 'shoulder collision' Latrell into touch!

[RoosterChick]

People, we are into the Grand Final. Bloody try and enjoy it. It doesn’t happen every year.
Be positive. You can bet your life the boys are.
I really believe we are the better team and have a great chance of taking home the trophy.
Easts to win!

[chopstiks]

It's gotta be psychological. "The Storm"... just like it was with "South Sydney the best attacking team in the comp".

We have better form over the last 2 months than both of these heavily backed sides.

Storm don't scare me. The refs might a bit. But not the squads pound for pound.

[Lydon]

I am really confident we can win this game,Melbourne are a good side but we are better..

A lot depends on Cooper though and the impact he has if he plays,without him it will be tough!

[Darkone]

love it...under dog status

fence sitters are likely to cheer for us

[RoosterFanNZ]

latrell to score a hat trick and nail 100% of the kicks

[RoosterChick]

I am really confident we can win this game,Melbourne are a good side but we are better..

A lot depends on Cooper though and the impact he has if he plays,without him it will be tough!

Don’t sell Keary short. This is his chance to shine and he knows it. I expect him to have a blinder.

[Serenader]

I’m just gonna come out and say it........

ROOSTERS 13+++

[Lydon]

Don’t sell Keary short. This is his chance to shine and he knows it. I expect him to have a blinder.

To me Keary is the most important player in the team and I expect nothing less but a big game from him..

I just hope Cooper can get out there so nothing much changes for the team structure..

[eddie]

#EastsToWin

We can win this.
A big concern will be the dreaded game managers applying the "everyone loves Billy" rule.
It wont be easy, but we've got a lot of heart and soul in this team.