A bloodied Garrick gets the radar working once again, as Manly score the last three tries. The first 20 minutes of the second half, Melbourne were just too good!
Faulalo with a fantastic finish to make the scoreline a bit more respectable as the siren sounds for fulltime.
We are currently watching a Rugby League 26 PS5 Trailer. Scintillating footy from the Sea Eagles. Video Ref has ruled no try for Reuben Garrick. On field decision supported. Kick chase offside.
Hughes and Papenhuyzen have left the field to rest. The Storm halfback with ice on the recovering broken hand. No concern.
Garrick has lost the radar on the last two. Unsuccessful.
Koula and Ola'kauatu have been on a valiant two-man mission all day. Saab goes over after a Beastmode type run for Haumole.
Koula forces the error on a rampaging Jack Howarth. Tolu has easily been BOG for the maroon and white.
First miss of the day from either kicker. Garrick puts it wide left.
Koula bags himself a second. Consolation at this point. A small portion of the Sea Eagles fans have packed their bags and headed home. Great to see most have stuck around.
Anderson could've had a 4th! But knocked on in the field of play in the opinion of the official.
Wishart takes over the kicking and gets his first conversion of the evening.`
Like a very hot knife through a stick of room temperature butter, Jack Howarth slices through for yet another 4 pointer for the Storm.
I'm running out of things to say about Papis goal kicking, he may be heading for a 10/10! Conversion successful.
The pie maker over for a Meaty! Garlick off the back of some brilliant lead up work from the storm. So many strings to their dangerous bow.
Manly finally get some defensive respite. How can they answer in attack?
You bet he can! Papi is 6/6
Surgeon like pass from Eli Katoa as Anderson bags himself a triple of tries. Can Papenhuyzen slot it from touch?
5 star from Papenhuyzen, successful and a 14 point haul for the little number 1.
Salary cap special as the 4 Pines Park crowd is silenced! Munster and Hughes combine once again, Papenhuyzen finishes it off.
4th in a row for Papi from all over the park!
Hughes has the ball on a string in the passing game, a tremendous pass to Anderson as he backs his way to the line and plants it down for a double.
Cross field kick off the boot of Hughes finds the humongous hands of Xavier Coates but to no points as the Sea Eagles defence swarms to him quickly.
Ola'kauatu treats Harry Grant like a basketball! What a fend. One of the first half stars for Manly.
The flying mullet up above the pack for a hanger! After a sound first half for the custodian from Melbourne.
Can Manly over come the Storm on their home turf and keep this home streak alive.
Half time from 4 Pines Park and the Storm lead Manly 18-10. Join us for the second half!
Manly look for the posts through Garrick as the siren sounds for halftime. It has the legs from 40 out.
Special kick return from Hopoate. Manly last set before HT.
Ben Trbojevic cooks a cruical chance for Manly! Storm definitely now have a fight off their hands. Haumole starting to heat up! Penalty Melbourne inside Manlys half.
Garrick puts it through!
Manly threw absolutely everything at the Storm! Finally retaliate with a try of their own. Great speed and strength shown by Koula.
Grant in the ruck off the back of a Hughes error. Manly get out of trouble, need to look to post more points before the half time break.
Penalty against DCE for 2 in the tackle as the ball came from the hands of Blore. Storm back on the attack looking for 4 points
Video ref: Atkins rules no try. Koula loses the ball in the field of play! A fantastic effort from Loiero to get back
Ball knocked on in the in-goal from the Storm Back-rower Eli Katoa. Manly now with a 7 tackle set.
Manly finally gets a few shots at the line, but the Storm goalline defence holds.
Tevaga clutching at the ankle with the weight of Harry Grant coming down on him. To his feet. We will see how he continues throughout the game.
We get to take a breath! How good do the Storm look. Never underestimate them off a loss.
Kicking boot on song from Papi, 3/3 this arvo.
Now Anderson joins the purple party from the rainbow-like ball of Jahome Hughes.
2/2 from Papenhuyzen to start the afternoon
Munster looking at his very best, crawling his way to the try-line as Melbourne go back to back.
2 points added through the boot of Papenhuyzen.
Too much pressure for Manly as Stefano takes a Sunday stroll into the in-goal for Storm 4-pointer via the beautiful hands of Munster.
Graceful kick return from Papenhuzyen before getting eaten by Ola'kauatu. Storm on the attack after a set restart.
As expected, both edges are being tested early. Moses Leo strong in defence early against Koula.
Penalty goal attempt successful from Garrick. Manly lead 2-0
Penalty against the Storm, Hughes offside from the ball coming off Papenhuyzen. Manly look to post first points.
Early Penalty Manly, high contact on Tolu Koula
Kickoff from 4 Pines Park!
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Sunday afternoon football! Here we are for our 1st of two contests today. Eli Katoa brings up his 50th game in Melbourne purple (and we know how they treat Milestone matches), whilst Manly looking to keep their unbeaten run at home alive to start the season. Manly have not lost at home to Melbourne since 2020. Enjoy your Rugby League folks!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judges: Jon Stone, David Munro
Video Referee: Kasey Badger
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (24)
Tries: Tolutau Koula (2), Jason Saab, Clayton Faulalo
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (3/5)
Penalty Goals: Reuben Garrick (1/1)
MELBOURNE STORM (48)
Tries: Stefano Utoikamanu, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, Grant Anderson (3), Bronson Garlick, Jack Howarth
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (7/7), Tyran Wishart (1/1)
Penalty Goals: