FULL TIME @ Sunshine Coast Stadium and the Storm very comfortable winners by 66-16
Luke Brooks knocks down the pass and that's all she wrote for the contest
Luke Brooks conversion is no good as the wind hooks it badly
Daine Laurie kicks through out wide with space out wide for the Tigers and David Nofoaluma scores
Tigers go short with the kick-off and it goes out on the full
Nicho Hynes converts from in front
"So they say Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh" Jahrome Hughes inspired by the lyrics of Tones & I dances around the Tigers defence and gets over under the sticks
UNSUCCESSFUL CHALLENGE - The Tigers challenged a penalty for ruck interference and lose that challenge pretty quickly
Luke Brooks converts from close range
Luke Garner strolls through off a forward pass that was let go and Luke Garner goes through to score
Nelson Asofa-Solomona sin binned for a high shot earlier in the set after being penalised for another one
Some major concern for Tom Eisenhuth with a serious arm injury
Harry Grant held up in goal after the Tigers defence actually stood up
Luke Brooks converts the conversion from wide out
Tommy Talau scores for the Tigers as they come up with the same play but this time get it right
NO TRY - Black and white interpretations of the obstruction rules of the moment knocks back that effort from Ken Maumalo with an obstruction on the inside
So a positive for the Tigers as they complete a set of six and then get a scrum off an accidental offside
Nicho Hynes converts from close range
Harry Grant adds his name to the scoresheet as he kicks out of dummy half, it's played at by Melbourne then Grant kicks again and gets to it first to score
That could come back to hurt Melbourne... Nicho Hynes misses from wide out
Of the Melbourne starting side... Jennings, Olam, JAC & Kamikamica are the only starters not to score
Too easy yet again for Melbourne as the Tigers defence is crumbled as Tom Eisenhuth strolls through to score
Nicho Hynes' conversion goes across the face of the uprights into the wind
Melbourne go end to end yet again - The Storm go down their right side again after Hughes shaped to kick then went right, Jennings kicked back inside and Reimis Smith scores.
Hynes converts from close range to extend the lead
Jahrome Hughes' turn to pull the pants down of the Tigers as he takes a quick tap after the Tigers were penalised for a strip and Hughes just strolled through
Luke Brooks' kick is awful after a great set from his Tigers teammates going forward
SECOND HALF IS GO! The contest is over as a result but it's all about respect for the Tigers now trailing by a small 40 point margin
Half Time at the Sunshine Coast Stadium - You're not seeing the scoreline wrong... Melbourne leading 40-0 at the break
Shocker of an attempt from Nicho Hynes from close range
Felise Kaufusi now storms over for Melbourne from close range in some flimsy defence
Some more bad news for Michael Maguire.... that JQ785 has already left the Sunshine Coast bound for Sydney so he's stuck on the Sunshine Coast for the rest of the night...
Some concern for Shawn Blore who gets taken off in the hands of trainers with a serious knee injury
Melbourne bring out the razzle dazzle as Jennings tapped the ball back in off the tackle 3 kick; then almost cross bar a forward pass
For those playing at home - Biggest halftime lead is from 2003 - Knights lead Nth Qld 48-0 at the break
Nicho Hynes converts from close range yet again
Reimis Smith strolls over after Tommy Talau puts the ball down
Alex Seyfarth has crossed for a try but just one replay is needed after Gerard Sutton referred it to the bunker on no try with Ken Maumalo knocked on
Tigers complete a set and Melbourne work it away from their line
Nicho Hynes converts from close range
NAS at 130kg goes out of dummy half and gets through awful defence
Hynes converts again
Dale Finucane crosses with absolute ease again
Nicho Hynes converts
Cam Munster looked to be held up but he got the ball down eventually and Gerard Sutton awards
Ken Maumalo loses the ball with his first touch as a Tigers and the Storm are back attacking again
Some absolutely dumb play from Daine Laurie to even get within cooee of the kick as it hits Laurie while he has shadows the ball
Nicho Hynes uses the wind perfectly to convert his own try
Not sure if this is a Rugby League match or an American gun debate - One side has all the guns and the other has no power to stop them; Melbourne go 100m again in the set and Nicho Hynes score this one
Nicho Hynes with a perfect conversion from close range
Passive defence from the Tigers put them in trouble and Brandon Smith sees a massive gap in the defensive line and who scores with ease
Melbourne make 90m in their first set then get six more after the Tigers played at Munster's second kick
GAME ON! Gerard Sutton calls time on and Melbourne are using the ball first as they get up to halfway
Not sure what the delay is as the teams mill around in the dressing rooms at the moment at a cold and windy Sunshine Coast Stadium
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Todd Smith, Nick Morel
Video Referee: Matt Noyen
MELBOURNE STORM (66)
Tries: Brandon Smith, Nicholas Hynes, Cameron Munster, Dale Finucane, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Reimis Smith (2), Felise Kaufusi, Jahrome Hughes (2), Tom Eisenhuth, Harry Grant
Conversions: Nicholas Hynes (9/12)
WESTS TIGERS (16)
Tries: Tommy Talau, Luke Garner, David Nofoaluma
Conversions: Luke Brooks (2/3)