Quote: SaintsFan "Well, if that did happen - and I didn't see that at the time - then it should have been a knock on by Leeds shouldn't it? But besides that, he might have been guilty of a loose carry rather than someone punching the ball out of his hand. Nah, it just doesn't resonate with my memory of the occasion. He just lost it on impact.
Given his ability to make howlers at grand finals, I don't forgive Meli this time. He's done for me.'"
Exhibit A - 2007 grand final, loses ball in own 25 metre area. Leeds score with lautiti and take hold of the game.
Exhibit b - 2008 grand final, fumbles high ball which is swooped on by mcguire allowing leeds to establish a crucial 8 point match winning lead.
Exhibit c - 2009 grand final basically pats the ball to smith over the try line for him to touch down.
exhibit d- Loses ball in own 20 metres with 10 minutes to go. Leeds score game clinching try from resultant field position.
Pretty damning evidence.
Meli has played a key role in losing you all 3 grand finals.
