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3:00pm Sat August 8, 2020
Round 13 - Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina / Kabi Kabi - Crowd: 3432
80min

Full-time here on the Sunshine Coast with the Melbourne Storm coming away with a convincing 31 point victory over the Bulldogs. Stay tuned on @LeagueUnlimited for coverage of the Knights v Tigers clash and the blockbuster tonight featuring the Penrith Panthers and the Canberra Raiders

80min

Conversion: Storm
Kicked by Nicholas Hynes.

Hynes' kicks he third off the afternoon as the Storm run away with a 31 point victory

Storm lead Storm 41 - 10 Bulldogs
79min

Try: Storm
Scored by Josh Addo-Carr. Kick to come.

The speedster scores his second try of the afternoon, after a kick from Jahrome Hughes went over Nick Meaney's head which saw the winger knee the footy on and regather to score under the posts. He's had a great game today

Storm lead Storm 39 - 10 Bulldogs
78min

Loses the football in a crunching tackle.

76min

The Bulldogs are very lucky with that kick for touch, which originally didn't find the line but was brought over by Storm fullback Nicho Hynes

72min

Lachlan Lewis has given away another penalty for a high shot on Josh Addo-Carr but this time won't be spending any time on the sideline for this incident.

71min

Thompson loses the footy in the tackle, just hasn't been the Bulldogs day

68min

A few errors this afternoon from the Storm, Eisenhuth at fault this time with an incorrect play the ball

68min

Just takes his eyes of the football on that left edge turning the ball over on the Storm's try line

67min

The first captain's challenge of the night, as the Bulldogs challenge an illegal strip call and they have a case by the looks of it. Successful challenge!! At least that's gone the Bulldogs way this afternoon.

64min

But the Bulldogs continue to shoot themselves in the foot, this time with a forward pass on their own 30 metre line.

64min

Welch loses the footy in the tackle, much needed error from the Bulldogs perspective

62min

Jeez, the Bulldogs have sent the kick-off out on the full. Can they hold on?

62min

Conversion: Storm
Kicked by Nicholas Hynes.

Nicho Hynes bends it the kick from the right to slot his second of the afternoon, they're starting to pile the points on

Storm lead Storm 35 - 10 Bulldogs
61min

Try: Storm
Scored by Kenneath Bromwich. Kick to come.

They couldn't hold out the Storm for much longer as Ryley Jacks puts Kenny Bromwich in a hole as he scores his second try of the afternoon.

Storm lead Storm 33 - 10 Bulldogs
60min

Vunivalu looked certain for another try as he weaved his way inbetween his opposite centre and winger but was eventually held up in goal. Great scramble defence from the Bulldogs

60min

It continues to get worse with for the Bulldogs, this time with an obstruction penalty on 5th tackle handing the ball to the Storm.

56min

Conversion: Storm
Kicked by Nicholas Hynes.

With Munster of the field, Hynes kicks his first goal of his NRL career as he extends the lead to 19

Storm lead Storm 29 - 10 Bulldogs
56min

Try: Storm
Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.

A terrible pass from Josh Jackson as the balls hits the deck. Vunivalu steams in and kicks it ahead of him and regathers the football to run 70 metres untouched.

Storm lead Storm 27 - 10 Bulldogs
54min

Jahrome Hughes knocks it on first play after the stoppage. The playmaking responsibility falls on his now with no C.Smith and Munster

53min

Munster is currently getting treatment for what looks like an injured knee after Josh Jackson fell on top of it during the tackle. Munster's afternoon looks like it's over as he leaves the field. He's been brilliant as always

49min

Lachlan Lewis has given away a penalty for a dangerous tackle after cleaning Cameron Munster up, he's on report and has been sent to the bin!

46min

Sloppy play the ball from Hynes coughs the ball up to the Bulldogs right on the Melbourne try line

45min

Jake Averillo will not return in the contest

45min

Conversion: Bulldogs
Kicked by Tim Lafai.

Tim Lafai has a crack with the goal kicking and makes no mistake as he slots it between the uprights

Storm lead Storm 23 - 10 Bulldogs
44min

Try: Bulldogs
Scored by Reimis Smith. Kick to come.

What a try! Reimis Smith smith channels his inner AFL ability with a brilliant contested catch as he flew over Munster to grab the ball and bring the ball down to score his sides second try of the afternoon

Storm lead Storm 23 - 8 Bulldogs
42min

Penalty to the Bulldogs with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui taking out Lachlan Lewis after the kick

40min

Second half is underway on the Sunshine Coast!

40min

Half-time here at the Sunshine Coast with the Storm leading the Bulldogs by 19 points. The Bulldogs were able to stop the bleeding but the damage caused in the second quarter of that half by the Storm is going to hurt the Bulldogs for the rest of the match.

40min

Field Goal: Storm
Kicked by Cameron Munster.

Munster drills a field goal from 10 metres in front giving the Storm a 19 point lead as they head into the break

Storm lead Storm 23 - 4 Bulldogs
39min

Penalty by the Bulldogs due to Josh Jackson breaking from the scrum early, the Storm with a great opportunity to add another before the half-time break

37min

Loses the footy in the tackle after a great hit from Christian Welch, it's just not Cantebury's day

37min

A silly error from Vunivalu who ventured cross field trying to find something ends up losing the footy in the tackle. Bellamy will not be happy with that

34min

Nick Meaney is very lucky there, slipping over which saw a half chance for the Storm emerge until Smith knocked it on trying to slide in and pick up the football.

32min

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has left the field with a HIA after that big collision with Dylan Napa

29min

Conversion: Bulldogs
Attempted by Nick Meaney.

Meaney's kick is sprayed left of the uprights

Storm lead Storm 22 - 4 Bulldogs
29min

Try: Bulldogs
Scored by Tim Lafai. Kick to come.

Tim Lafai scores his first try since his return to the NRL after a massive overlap on the left edge was exploited by Kieran Foran as the Dogs score their first try of the afternoon.

Storm lead Storm 22 - 4 Bulldogs
27min

Penalty for an accidental crusher tackle from the Storm. Vital for the Bulldogs as they move into great field position

23min

Jake Averillo has left the field with a potential hip/lower leg injury. Doesn't sound like he'll return, but I'll keep you updated

23min

Conversion: Storm
Kicked by Cameron Munster.

Munster slots the kick to extend the lead out to 22 points.

Storm lead Storm 22 - 0 Bulldogs
23min

Try: Storm
Scored by Kenneath Bromwich. Kick to come.

After being denied earlier, Kenny Bromwich has crashed over on the left edge after almost losing the ball in the tackle. The nightmare continues for the Bulldogs

Storm lead Storm 20 - 0 Bulldogs
22min

An error from Marcelo Montoya gifts the Storm great field position which is the very last the thing the Bulldogs need at this very moment. Watch for another left edge attack from the Storm

18min

The Storm almost had another try which has been called back after Justin Olam denied an opportunity to a Bulldogs defender of making a play at the ball. The Storm are really exposing the Dogs defence.

15min

Conversion: Storm
Attempted by Cameron Munster.

Munster fails to convert this one from the left touch line

Storm lead Storm 16 - 0 Bulldogs
14min

Try: Storm
Scored by Justin Olam. Kick to come.

Jeez the Storm are running amok here!! The Storm shift the ball left on the halfway line and all of a sudden Justin Olam had yards of space in front of him as he drew Nick Meaney out wide to score in the corner. The Points are flowing for the home side

Storm lead Storm 16 - 0 Bulldogs
13min

Conversion: Storm
Kicked by Cameron Munster.

Munster makes no error with the conversion attempt as he takes the lead to 12 points

Storm lead Storm 12 - 0 Bulldogs
12min

Try: Storm
Scored by Nicholas Hynes. Kick to come.

And just like that the Storm score again after some poor Bulldogs defence was exploited by acting half Cameron Munster who rewarded Nicho Hynes with his first try of his NRL career

Storm lead Storm 10 - 0 Bulldogs
10min

Conversion: Storm
Kicked by Cameron Munster.

Cameron Munster makes no error with the conversion from right in front, putting the Storm up by a converted try

Storm lead Storm 6 - 0 Bulldogs
9min

Try: Storm
Scored by Josh Addo-Carr. Kick to come.

And just like that, the Bulldogs waste their opportunity early in the set as a long cut out pass from Lachlan Lewis is intercepted by Josh Addo-Carr who runs 90 metres to score under the posts untouched.

Storm lead Storm 4 - 0 Bulldogs
9min

Another penalty from the Storm, this time as Vunivalu wasn't square at marker. The Bulldogs with a great opportunity here

7min

Dylan Napa & Ofahiki Ogden crunch Tino forcing the ball free on the Storms' own 30 metre line

6min

Penalty Goal: Bulldogs
Attempted by Jake Averillo.

Oh no! I may have just jinxed Averillo who sprays the kick left of the uprights, An absolute shocker!

Tied up at Storm 0 - 0 Bulldogs
5min

Penalty given away by Brandon Smith right in front of the uprights. The Bulldogs elect to have a shot at goal which should see them take the lead in this one

3min

Melbourne are spreading the footy early which comes back to bite them after a loose offload from Suliasi Vunivalu resulted in Josh Addo-Carr being taken into touch

1min

Knock-on from Kenny, trying to catch a tough pass from his brother

And we're underway here on the sunny Sunshine Coast!

Along with the omission of Finucane, the Storm will also be without skipper Cameron Smith and young fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen. This is the best chance any side will get to knock-off Bellamy's Storm

Welcome to the Sunshine Coast for the first match of Super Saturday. We've got the Melbourne Storm taking on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Dale Finucane was a late out for the home side with Chris Lewis moving into the 17 whilst the Bulldogs remain unchanged

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Peter Gough

Touch Judges: Liam Kennedy, Gavin Badger

Video Referee: Ashley Klein, Henry Perenara

MELBOURNE STORM (41)
Tries: Josh Addo-Carr (2), Nicholas Hynes, Justin Olam, Kenneath Bromwich (2), Suliasi Vunivalu
Field Goals: Cameron Munster (1/1)
Conversions: Cameron Munster (3/4), Nicholas Hynes (3/3)
Penalty Goals:

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (10)
Tries: Tim Lafai, Reimis Smith
Field Goals:
Conversions: Tim Lafai (1/1), Nick Meaney (0/1)
Penalty Goals: Jake Averillo (0/1)