FULL TIME at AAMI Park sees the Melbourne Storm jump to 4th spot on the ladder and cement a spot in the 2014 Finals Series with a 22-12 victory over the Broncos.
Melbourne Storm 22-12
UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS
Corey Oates makes an unforced error.
Corey Oates fumbles the quick fire pass for the Broncos as they played the blind side. Scrum Storm in their own red zone
Melbourne Storm 22-12
Billy Slater forces the Hunt grubber over the in goal line. Drop out for Brisbane
Melbourne Storm 22-12
Penalty Brisbane again, this time offside. Broncos take quick tap 5 metres out
Melbourne Storm 22-12
Time off here as the players get friendly. It’s a penalty to Brisbane
Melbourne Storm 22-12
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Will Chambers makes an unforced error.
The Storm knock on the short kick off from Brisbane and the Broncos have a scrum 30 metres out from the try line.
Melbourne Storm 22-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Will Chambers successful.
Will Chambers from a similar spot from his first attempt this time is successful with the conversion
Melbourne Storm 22-12
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Mahe Fonua. Kick to come.
Mahe Fonua takes an intercept as the Broncos spread wide and he bolted 70 metres untouched to run away to secure victory for the Storm
Melbourne Storm 20-12
Andrew McCullough kicked into the Storm defence but ruled not played at. Scrum Storm at the 30m line.
Melbourne Storm 16-12
Incredible work from Justin Hodges, manages to get back into the field of play from the kick in goal. Brisbane working it out of their red zone.
Melbourne Storm 16-12
Justin Hodges has been cautions under the high balls all night, but this time is able to take possession off the boot of Cronk. Brisbane with possession just shy of half
Melbourne Storm 16-12
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Will Chambers unsuccessful.
Will Chambers given the kicking duties over Cam Smith and he can't slot the conversion from out wide on the eastern side
Melbourne Storm 16-12
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Mahe Fonua. Kick to come.
Mahe Fonua has GREEN LIGHTS as he jumped up high to back his way over the try line after taking the Cooper Cronk cross field kick. Brilliant attack from the Storm
Melbourne Storm 16-12
VIDEO REFEREE for the Storm, Mahe Fonua has a TRY! Looking at grounding and onside
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Change over the call. Brisbane unable to crack the line off a Hunt kick as the play comes in the hands of Melbourne now.
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Tohu Harris has come off with possible concussion after heavy contact, continue continues with the Broncos deep in their half
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UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Billy Slater makes an unforced error.
Billy Slater has overrun the ball and the Broncos luckily hold off the attack through a scrum
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Ben Barba is forced over the sideline after taking an intercept. Luck with the Storm as they cleaned up their mistake and have another shot at the try line.
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FORWARD PASS halts the Broncos attack. Storm scrum packs as the pass from Justin Hodges out of acting half was ruled forward.
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UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Billy Slater makes an unforced error.
Billy Slater darted into a gap of the line but he wasn't able to hold onto possession. Scrum for Brisbane at the 40 metre line.
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Justin Hodges takes the swirling bomb in goal to earn the 20m tap for Brisbane
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Cooper Cronk rolls a grubber kick through the line and Justin Hodges cleans up with issue at the try line. Broncos with possession deep in their own half
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Ben Hunt rockets the kick out on the full. Storm take possession on half way as a result.
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SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS
Penalty goal attempt by Corey Parker successful.
Corey Parker locks the game up at 12-all with the penalty goal after the Melbourne being caught offside
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Penalty to the Broncos, 10 metres offside the call and Justin Hodges points to the posts for the two points
Melbourne Storm 12-10
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Ben Roberts makes an unforced error.
Ben Roberts unable to take the short offload away from Kevin Proctor and the Broncos have zero tackle inside the Storm half
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Brilliant defence from Brisbane, Storm threw everything. Norrie caught on last tackle and it's change over for Brisbane at the 10 metre line.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS
Martin Kennedy makes an unforced error.
Martin Kennedy fumbles the ball as he overran the play and the Storm attack on zero tackle 30 metres out from the Brisbane try line.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
NO TRY! Will Chambers is denied for a knock on as Waqa knocked the Cronk kick back on last tackle. Change over for the Broncos deep in their own half
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Cameron Smith is back on for the Storm as Melbourne get a penalty, they attack 40 metres out
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Second half is underway here at AAMI Park. Cameron Smith has a high ankle strain and is unlikely to return. Meanwhile Jack Reed as suffered a dislocated shoulder and won't be back.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
HALF TIME at AAMI Park sees a close contest between the Storm and the Broncos, 12-10 at the break. Jack Reed was fallen on Billy Slater as the siren sounds and it doesn't look good for him as he walks into the sheds with his arms tucked into the jersey
Melbourne Storm 12-10
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Cooper Cronk makes an unforced error.
Cooper Cronk isn't able to hold onto the short pass and a scrum packs for Brisbane in front of the posts 10 metres out.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
ON REPORT: Martin Kennedy is penalised for a high tackle on Kevin Proctor. Storm have possession 10 metres out
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Penalty to the Storm, too long in the ruck and Cooper Cronk finds touch and the Storm have possession just short of half way
Melbourne Storm 12-10
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker unsuccessful.
Corey Parker comes straight back on the field and he will take the conversion attempt despite the questions from Cooper Cronk to the referee. However, the attempt is missed.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Jack Reed. Kick to come.
Jack Reed has slid over in the eastern corner as the Broncos spread and tap on through Justin Hodges. Brilliant play from Hodges to give the Broncos their second try
Melbourne Storm 12-10
NO TRY! Andrew McCullough is denied. Penalty is with Brisbane for offside as Ryan Hoffman was offside at marker
Melbourne Storm 12-6
VIDEO REFEREE for the Broncos, we have a TRY for Andrew McCullough. Looked okay!
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Penalty to the Broncos, Cooper Cronk tackling off the ball. Ben Hunt finds the sideline and Brisbane attack 20 metres out
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Billy Slater broke into the play and kicked for Marika Koroibete but it's cleaned up by Lachlan Maranta. Brisbane with possession in their own half
Melbourne Storm 12-6
INJURY UPDATE: Corey Parker is OFF for Broncos with possible concussion. Cam Smith OFF with a possible ankle injury
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Video referee has overturned the live decision. Knock on Chambers, scrum Broncos 10 metres out
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Penalty to the Broncos, too much work in the ruck. Hunt finds touch, Brisbane attack 35m out from the Melbourne try line
Melbourne Storm 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
Corey Parker slots the extras from the western sideline and the game is back to a 6 point game
Melbourne Storm 12-6
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Ben Hunt. Kick to come.
Ben Hunt reaches out from acting half and manages to slam the ball down on the white line. Brilliant from the Brisbane halfback
Melbourne Storm 12-4
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Billy Slater makes an unforced error.
Billy Slater fumbles a catch and the Broncos have possession through Ben Barba who darts away on zero tackle.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith slots the conversion attempt from beside the posts to give the Storm a 12 point lead
Melbourne Storm 12-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Cooper Cronk. Kick to come.
Cronk Cooper has cleaned up his own little grubber kick as Justin Hodges fumbles the catch in goal and the Storm strike with a beautiful try
Melbourne Storm 10-0
Penalty to the Storm following the Copley mistake. Strip the call which gives the Storm a full set 10 metres out from the Broncos try line.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS
Justin Hodges makes an unforced error.
Justin Hodges darts from the blind side and he can't hold onto possession as he looked to take an offload from Daley Copley. Scrum packs for the Storm 20 metres out from their own try line.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith slots the first conversion attempt of the night and extends the Storm's lead
Melbourne Storm 6-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Ryan Hoffman. Kick to come.
Ryan Hoffman has darted into a gap as the Storm created the hole and takes a short pass and dives over for first points
Melbourne Storm 4-0
Penalty to the Storm, their first of the night. Matt Gillett too long in the ruck. Storm attack 30 metres out from the Broncos try line from the touch finding kick.
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FORWARD PASS denies Lachlan Maranta. Brisbane created the overlap but pushed too much. Scrum will pack for the Storm 10 metres off their own line.
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Billy Slater is trapped in goal. Line drop out coming up for Brisbane to keep the pressure on the Storm defence. Good opening sets from Brisbane
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20 metre tap for the Broncos as Cooper Cronk's kick is too deep, Billy Slater was chasing but it was in vain.
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UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS
Ben Barba makes an unforced error.
Ben Barba juggles a floating pass as the Broncos spread across to the open left, Storm with possession as a result deep in their own half
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First penalty of the game goes to the Broncos. Too long in the ruck which gives the Broncos a quick tap 10 metres out
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ZERO TACKLE for the Broncos 5 metres out, knock on from the kick
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UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Mahe Fonua makes an unforced error.
Mahe Fonua fumbles the ball in the ruck as he attempted a quick play of the ball. Scrum for the Broncos early up and attack 20 metres out
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We are UNDERWAY at AAMI Park as the Melbourne Storm kick off to give the Broncos first use.
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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited.com's LIVE coverage from AAMI Park in Melbourne as the Storm host the Brisbane Broncos in a must win clash for both teams. A spot in the finals is on the line with the winner booking a place in the qualifying finals next week, while the loser is finished for season 2014. This game also marks possibly the last game for Anthony Griffin as Broncos' Head Coach as he will be replaced by Wayne Bennett in 2015.
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LATE MAIL: Brisbane Broncos – Corey Parker moves to lock in with Sam Thaiday out suspended. Ben Hannant is promoted to the starting side in the forwards and Todd Lowrie fills the final interchange spot.
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LATE MAIL: Melbourne Storm – Jordan McLean starts in place of Bryan Norrie who moves back to the bench. Junior Moors replaces Dayne Weston on the interchange with Justin O'Neill dropping out of the extended squad.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Jared Maxwell, Grant Atkins
Touch Judges: Jason Walsh, Brett Suttor
Video Referee: Steve Clark, Luke Phillips
MELBOURNE STORM (22)
Tries: Ryan Hoffman, Cooper Cronk, Mahe Fonua (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (2/2), Will Chambers (1/2)
Penalty Goals:
BRISBANE BRONCOS (12)
Tries: Ben Hunt, Jack Reed
Field Goals:
Conversions: Corey Parker (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Corey Parker (1/1)