Johns impressed by Asofa-Solomona's performance

"When we talk Melbourne we talk Munster, we talk the Cheese (Brandon Smith), but guys like this — these are the guys that are going to get them that (premiership) ring that they want at the end of the year." Andrew Johns was also impressed by Asofa-Solomona's performance. "The coaching decision to put him on Kikau — it was a masterstroke," he said. The Queensland State of Origin playmaker retained the fullback role for the Panthers clash despite the return of Meaney, who played at five-eighth. "He creates something out of nothing all the time," Asofa-Solomona said of Munster. "When they kick the ball down he's running the ball back and you don't have to turn to get the ball. He's already just got the ball and taking it 20 metres. "When you've got Munster in the team you're a good chance of winning the game, I reckon." Cooper Johns, Melbourne's halfback while Jahrome Hughes is sidelined with a shoulder injury, described Munster at fullback as "dynamic". "Pops up (on) both sides," Johns said. "But he's a world-class five-eighth, too."