80m, 4 tackles for the Bunnies to level it up
Melbourne Storm 16-12
NO TRY as the touch judge called, Alex Johnston left from outside the field of play to tap the ball back in
Melbourne Storm 16-12
Some luck there for Melbourne as Smith plays at the ball but its not called six again and Souths lose 30m because of it
Melbourne Storm 16-12
GI loses the ball behind him but luckily its called play on and they work it out from their own line
Melbourne Storm 16-12
Thats the 3rd time tonight Cameron Smith has sent the ball out on the full tonight
Melbourne Storm 16-12
Not much happening, Souths forced to dropout again but Melbourne aren't able to turn it into points
Melbourne Storm 16-12
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Chris Grevsmuhl makes an unforced error.
As quickly as Melbourne gift possession to Souths, Souths decide to recycle the gift and give it back
Melbourne Storm 16-12
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Tim Glasby makes an unforced error.
Tim Glasby loses the ball in the tackle and the Storm give up the pressure they were beginning to build
Melbourne Storm 16-12
PENALTY STORM: John Sutton blatantly takes out Billy Slater on a kick that Slater was not even getting close to
Melbourne Storm 16-12
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke unsuccessful.
Isaac Luke from the other side of the field hits the upright and ball bounces away
Melbourne Storm 16-12
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Aaron Gray. Kick to come.
The book says there is 50 shades of Grey but Souths have their own shade of Aaron Gray that is
Melbourne Storm 16-12
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Mahe Fonua makes an unforced error.
Mahe Fonua slides in to catch the ball and makes an absolute meal of it
Melbourne Storm 16-8
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.
Isaac Luke puts the ball through the posts and closes the gap
Melbourne Storm 16-8
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.
Alex Johnston takes a leap that the GWS Giants would be proud of, flies through the air and scores the try
Melbourne Storm 16-6
Marika Koroibete goes for the line but he loses the ball and it goes dead and the Bunnies get a 20m restart
Melbourne Storm 16-2
Right Hand corner causing all sorts of problem - its almost like an elephant on a skating rink
Melbourne Storm 16-2
Back underway at AAMI Park - Storm using the ball first
Melbourne Storm 16-2
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith again doesn't have any problems from close range and the lead is extended
Melbourne Storm 16-2
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Will Chambers. Kick to come.
Cronk dummies and creates the hole that Will Chambers goes through to score
Melbourne Storm 14-2
PENALTY STORM: Souths infringe in the ruck and the Storm go on the attack again
Melbourne Storm 10-2
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Tim Grant makes an unforced error.
Souths are wishing they could've capitalised on that field position but that wish wasn't granted as they lose the ball
Melbourne Storm 10-2
Video Referees step in and resolve a dispute over whether the ball touched the line on the full
Melbourne Storm 10-2
Well that was interesting piece of play but we have a dropout
Melbourne Storm 10-2
PENALTY SOUTHS: High tackle again and the Bunnies are now on the attack
Melbourne Storm 10-2
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Kurt Mann makes an unforced error.
Oh Mann, The Storm have the ball and have the line open and they drop the ball
Melbourne Storm 10-2
PENALTY STORM: A high tackle is pulled up by Matt Cecchin and the Storm will go on the attack once again
Melbourne Storm 10-2
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith converts from close range
Melbourne Storm 10-2
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Jesse Bromwich. Kick to come.
Cameron Smith holds the ball up, then gives a good ball to Jesse Bromwich who just goes straight past GI
Melbourne Storm 8-2
GI pulls out a try saver and the Bunnies get a repeat set on the next play
Melbourne Storm 4-2
PENALTY STORM: Some innocuous contact is penalised and Melbourne go on the attack
Melbourne Storm 4-2
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL MELBOURNE STORM
Penalty goal attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
No problems from close range again for the Storm and they take the lead
Melbourne Storm 4-2
PENALTY STORM - Bunnies hang around too long in the tackle and the Storm will go for 2 agai
2 all
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
George Burgess makes an unforced error.
First play from the Scrum - George Burgess puts the ball down
2 all
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Tohu Harris makes an unforced error.
Luke Keary puts a rib tickler in and dislodges the ball from Tohu Harris
2 all
Luke Keary goes for a 40/20 but it ends up in the CBD of Melbourne, it was that far out on the full
2 all
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL MELBOURNE STORM
Penalty goal attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith has no issues with the conversion from in front to level the scores
2 all
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM
Tim Glasby makes an unforced error.
Tim Glasby goes to charge on the ball and doesn't take it, Bunnies on the attack again
South Sydney Rabbitohs 2-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Bryson Goodwin successful.
Bryson Goodwin slots the penalty goal from 30m out to open the scoring
South Sydney Rabbitohs 2-0
PENALTY SOUTHS: Storm penalised for being too slow on the ruck and GI says to Henry Perenara they will take the 2
0 all
ANOTHER repeat set coming up for the Bunnies after Dylan Walker's kick bounced up just short of the dead ball line and Koroibete has to take it dead
0 all
Great opening set for the Bunnies and then off the kick, Mahe Fonua is driven into touch, Souths now inside the 20m zone
0 all
PLAY UNDERWAY at AAMI Park - Melbourne kick off and Souths have first use defending the Southern (Swan Street end)
0 all
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Matt Cecchin, Henry Perenara
Touch Judges: Michael Wise, Rickey McFarlane
Video Referee: Shayne Hayne, Luke Phillips
MELBOURNE STORM (16)
Tries: Jesse Bromwich, Will Chambers
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (2/2)
Penalty Goals: Cameron Smith (2/2)
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (12)
Tries: Alex Johnston, Aaron Gray
Field Goals:
Conversions: Issac Luke (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Bryson Goodwin (1/1)