The half-back then doubled his tally by racing clear to dive under the posts after Cooper collected a Storm kick that had been charged down by Ben Hannant.
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The teams are incredibly evenly matched, while there are myriad parallels to be drawn between the two sides besides residing within the same state boundaries.
“It’s just a little bit of a cork to the groin, nothing too serious”, he told broadcaster the Nine Network. “They [Brisbane] were impressive last night [in beating Sydney Roosters], we will have to play our best football to beat them”.
But it’s those teammates, such as representative stars James Tamou, Matt Scott and Michael Morgan that have helped make it a reality. The Storm and Cowboys will meet at AAMI Park to battle it out for the final spot in the NRL grand final.
But Thurston hit back four minutes later when he grubbered for O’Neil’s first try, but missed the gettable conversion.
But Melbourne didn’t let the cowboys get away when Tohu Harris scored in the 35th minute. Now everyone does it. He hands out his headgear to youngsters in the crowd at every game – at halftime and fulltime often.
Melbourne were still in the game trailing 16-12 at half time but Thurston put on a second half clinic to ensure the Cowboys have a shot at the title in Sydney on Sunday.
While Wayne Bennett has been the undoubted mastermind of Brisbane’s stunning return to the NRL grand final, Anthony Milford has paid tribute to a pair of larrikin legends as his star rises all the way to a potential premiership.
“It’s all about enjoying the week while making sure it doesn’t become a distraction with your preparation because we know we’re coming up against a very good Broncos outfit and we will need to be better again next week”.
But the thing I have always enjoyed about both of these clubs is the manner in which they play the game.
Thurston said he was confident of lifting the trophy at the end of the night.
He sparked a change in rugby league that may be minor, but I think speaks volumes for his character.
Coach Craig Bellamy said the Storm were off their game.
“It’s just something we’ve been practising this year”.
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“Honestly, there’s a fair argument for me that he’s the greatest ever”, Tate said.
