It is Fulltime and a desperate Roosters hold on to defeat the Storm by 18-14 in a semi final dress rehearsal. Stay tuned for the 3,2,1's and Match Report to come @LeagueUnlimited.
Brandon Smith knocks on in a desperate attempt to clean up a loose pass. Unlucky.
Penalty Roosters - Cameron Munster will a brain explosion giving away a blatant penalty and now Roosters 30m up field.
VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Kenny Bromwich charged over the line but James Tedesco does enough to hold him up.
Penalty Storm - Against Lindsay Collins for a hip drop tackle.
Penalty Storm - Nat Butcher not square at marker and Melbourne will go for the try!
Joseph Manu bats down a Kenny Bromwich pass. Would have been a try so good decision.
Jahrome Hughes grubbers for himself and Lindsay Collins grounds the ball and saves a certain try! Dropout Roosters.
INJURY UPDATE - Victor Radley has been heavily concussed. He will not be back.
Lindsay Collins is axed around the legs by Nelson Asofa-Solomona! Huge play. Storm on the attack!
Penalty Roosters - Against Nelson Asofa-Solomona for a forearm...not much in it. Poor discipline anyway. Roosters just short of halfway.
Nick Meaney converts his own try!
Nick Meaney dives over to score after collecting a neat offload from Kenny Bromwich close to the line!
Nick Meaney with a forward pass to Justin Olam who over ran the ball. Huge let off!
Joseph Suaalii shuts down a raid on his edge and the Storm have a scrum 10m out.
Sam Walker hits the post and doesn't convert the Suaalii try.
The Roosters strike first in the second half, after Tedesco and Angus Crichton combined for Joseph Suaalii to steamroll his way over in the corner.
Trent Loiero receives an unexpected pass and Roosters regain possession.
Penalty Storm - Against Connor Watson for holding too long in the tackle. Storm find the line just short of halfway.
Penalty Roosters - Against Harry Grant for holding on too long in the tackle.
Cameron Munster loses the ball trying to get a quick play the ball...50/50 call. Roosters have the ball deep in their own half.
Jahrome Hughes with a lovely kick on the last and Sam Walker is trapped in goal. Dropout Roosters.
Penalty Storm - Roosters not getting back 10m. Storm now make their way over halfway.
Penalty Roosters - Against Xavier Coates for collecting Joseph Suaalii in the air contesting a kick. Roosters find the line 10m short of halfway.
Connor Watson loses the ball with the Roosters on the attack. Storm scrum 10m from their own line.
Harry Grant puts down a tough pass from Jahrome Hughes who almost broke through the Roosters line.
We are back underway @AAMI Park! David Nofoaluma brings the ball back for the Storm.
It is Halftime and what a contest this has been so far! Sydney Roosters lead 14-8 at the break but don't go anywhere because we are in for a cracking second half @LeagueUnlimited!
Nick Meaney adds two more.
Penalty Storm - Against Siosiua Taukeiaho for a high tackle and Melbourne will take the gift two points here.
Drew Hutchison tries to get a quick play the ball and knocks on. Chance for Melbourne just before the break.
Nick Meaney nails the conversion from the sideline!
Melbourne finally take advantage of the extra man, as Marion Seve gets a nice pass for Xavier Coates to score in the corner!
Victor Radley is crunched by Brandon Smith and the Storm have the ball 10m from their own line.
Marion Seve puts Xavier Coates away down the right hand side but James Tedesco brings him down 10m out. The Storm kick wide but Joseph Manu is there and regains possession for the Roosters.
Brandon Smith loses posession on the first tackle. Roosters off the hook!
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been sent to the Sin Bin for a high tackle on Nelson Asofa-Solomona and for instigating a melee. Storm take the tap!
Penalty Storm - High tackle from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves on Cameron Munster right in front of the posts and Melbourne take the tap!
Sam Walker converts and the Roosters are flying!
The Roosters score their second try after Luke Keary shows great vision to kick for an unmarked Joseph Manu who strolls over for the try.
INJURY UPDATE - Daniel Tupou has left the field.
Penalty Storm - Against Matt Lodge for not getting back 10m. Melbourne over halfway.
Matthew Lodge knocks on close to the line. Storm survive.with a scrum 10m from their own line.
Penalty Roosters - Victor Radley hits a hole off Keary but a superb last ditch tackle from Kenny Bromwich saves a try but Munster is penalised for a high shot coming across in cover.
Sam Walker nails the conversion from the sideline.
The Roosters go straight up the other end of the field and thanks to some quick hands from Luke Keary and Drew Hutchison sees Daniel Tupou go over in the left hand corner.
VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Harry Grant kicks behind the line and Justin Olam looked to have scored, however replay shows the Olam knocked on. Roosters very fortunate.
Penalty Storm - High tackle from Victor Radley on Harry Grant. Storm find the line 33m out!
Sam Walker gets the Roosters on the board early with a penalty goal.
Penalty Roosters - Against Nelson Asofa-Solomona for an illegal strip. It is right in front.
David Nofoaluma puts down a poor pass and Roosters with an early chance just 15m out!
We are underway @AAMI Park! Matt Lodge charges towards the Storm defensive line and is met by Tui Kamikamica and Jesse Bromwich in a strong tackle!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judges: David Munro, Drew Oultram
Video Referee: Gerard Sutton
MELBOURNE STORM (14)
Tries: Xavier Coates, Nick Meaney
Conversions: Nick Meaney (2/2)
Penalty Goals: Nick Meaney (1/1)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (18)
Tries: Daniel Tupou, Joseph Manu, Joseph Suaalii
Conversions: Sam Walker (2/3)
Penalty Goals: Sam Walker (1/1)