In 2007, the Melbourne Storm and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles met up in the National Rugby League grand final. That year, Melbourne proceeded to demolish the Sea Eagles 34-8.
Shorty after the final, the Sea Eagles promised they’d be back, and they’ve made good on their promise. Today’s 2008 grand final once again featured Melbourne and Manly-Warringah, but that was where the similarities ended as the Sea Eagles came away with a 40-0 win.
What a difference a year makes. This video, put together by a fan to tease the Storm and back the Sea Eagles, ended up being prophetic:
