SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Tohu Harris successful.
Tohu Harris lined up the conversion in place of Cameron Smith who came from the field just before the try was scored. It was a brilliant strike from out wide to close out the game for the Storm.
Melbourne Storm 38-18
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Felise Kaufusi. Kick to come.
Felise Kaufusi guides through a hole after Cooper Cronk provided the well placed pass to set up his second rower. Manly can't cover up the speed play from the Storm.
Melbourne Storm 36-18
Another line drop out comes for the Storm as they craft a well placed kick in goal.
Melbourne Storm 32-18
Jorge is trapped in goal. Line drop out gives the Storm another repeat set thanks to a Cooper Cronk kick in goal.
Melbourne Storm 32-18
Vunivalu struggling to get to his feet after he was cleaned up by the knee from Jorge Taufua.
Melbourne Storm 32-18
Penalty to the Storm. Both teams getting heated as jersey collars are grabbed
Melbourne Storm 32-18
Penalty to the Sea Eagles after a Storm mistake. Manly take the quick tap through Lewis Brown. They charge to the 10 metre line
Melbourne Storm 32-18
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Lewis Brown makes an unforced error.
Lewis Brown fumbles at dummy half as he looked to get a quick play away. Scrum for the Storm at their 10 metre line.
Melbourne Storm 32-18
Penalty to the Sea Eagles for a strip in the ruck. Manly attack 20 metres out
Melbourne Storm 32-18
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Will Chambers makes an unforced error.
Will Chambers looked to dart through the line and get an offload on the inside to a charging Cameron Munster. It's dropped and a scrum packs for the Sea Eagles
Melbourne Storm 32-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright successful.
Matt Wright brings up 18 points for the Sea Eagles as he converts from the eastern sideline.
Melbourne Storm 32-18
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Jorge Taufua. Kick to come.
Jorge Taufua as cleaned up in goal as a Cherry-Evans cross field kick isn't defused short of the goal line. Jorge claims the ball in goal and it's the third try for Manly
Melbourne Storm 32-16
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright successful.
Matt Wright converts for the Sea Eagles from beside the uprights.
Melbourne Storm 32-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Smith converts his own try and it's now a 20 point lead for the Storm
Melbourne Storm 32-10
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Cameron Smith. Kick to come.
Cameron Smith darts from acting half to score from 30 metres out.
Melbourne Storm 30-10
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Brad Parker. Kick to come.
Brad Parker claims his second NRL try as he dives on a loose pass from the Storm. Brad Parker darts between the Storm scramble defence.
Melbourne Storm 26-10
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Jorge Taufua makes an unforced error.
Jorge Taufua is left dreaming of crossing the line as the pass from Brayden Wiliame is no good. Scrum feed for the Storm
Melbourne Storm 26-6
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Marika Koroibete makes an unforced error.
Marika Koroibete can't take the floating kick on last tackle. Scrum packs for the Manly side at the Storm 10 metre line as they look to post their second try.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
Suliasi Vunivalu is denied his fifth try as a forward pass stops play before it unfolds. Cameron Munster forced to pass quickly, scrum packs for the Manly side at their 10 metre line.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
Another penalty against Jake Trbojevic, too slow in releasing at the ruck. Cam Smith opts for the tap again as the Storm continue to throw everything at the goal line defence.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
Brad Parker again ruled to have taken the ball dead as a little kick just sat up enough to earn a line drop out.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
Cooper Cronk opens the Sea Eagles defence as the Storm march up field with a surging 35 metre run
Melbourne Storm 26-6
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Blake Green makes an unforced error.
Scrum packs for the Sea Eagles as Blake Green looked to dart through the defence as Tom Trbojevic managing to put him off. Manly with possession at their 10 metre line
Melbourne Storm 26-6
Penalty to the Storm on the goal line. Josh Starling is pinged for holding too long. Cameron Smith takes the quick tap from 10 metres out.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
Brad Parker is ruled to have knocked the ball dead off a Blake Green grubber. Line drop out gives the Storm a repeat set
Melbourne Storm 26-6
Penalty to the Sea Eagles against Jake Trbojevic, Cam Smith finds the sideline to give the Storm a set start at the 40 metre line.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
HALF TIME at Brookvale Oval sees the Storm hold a 26-6 lead over the Sea Eagles.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
Cameron Smith fails to converts as the teams go into the sheds at half time with a 20 point lead
Melbourne Storm 26-6
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
Cooper Cronk puts up the last kick of the half, it curves towards Vunivalu who darts back in field and runs over the top of Cherry-Evans who fails to stop him for the forth try of the half for the winger.
Melbourne Storm 26-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith nails the conversion from the sideline to extend the lead over the Sea Eagles.
Melbourne Storm 22-6
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
Suliasi Vunivalu claims his HAT TRICK as he crosses the try line for the third time in this game. Cameron Munster floats a long pass to the corner setting up his winger. Jorge Taufau can't cover up as he slid across attempting to force him over the touch in goal line.
Melbourne Storm 20-6
Penalty to the Storm, Matt Parcell holding too long in the ruck. Cam Smith aims for the sideline and advances the Storm to 30 metres out from the Sea Eagles try line.
Melbourne Storm 16-6
Cameron Munster's kick isn't great as he rushed it on last tackle, easily taken by Tom Trbojevic under the posts.
Melbourne Storm 16-6
Great run from Suliasi Vunivalu as he bolted 50 metres over half way. However it is eventually wrapped up by the chasing Manly defenders. Storm attacking 20 metres out now.
Melbourne Storm 16-6
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Will Chambers makes an unforced error.
Will Chambers can't get fingers on the falling pass as the Storm open the Manly defence. Sea Eagles clean up and bolt 20 metres up field to get out of danger
Melbourne Storm 16-6
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Tom Trbojevic makes an unforced error.
Tom Trbojevic can't take the short pass from Daly Cherry-Evans at the running line and the Storm pounce on possession
Melbourne Storm 16-6
Penalty to the Sea Eagles. Cam Smith ruled offside from the play of the ball. Manly kick up to their 30 metre line.
Melbourne Storm 16-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
Cameron Smith pushes the conversion across the face of goal. Score remains a 10 point gap
Melbourne Storm 16-6
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
Suliasi Vunivalu cleans up a kick from the boot of Cooper Cronk as he beat two Manly defenders to the bouncing ball. The Bunker reviews on the side without issue to award the Storm's third four-pointer.
Melbourne Storm 16-6
Daly Cherry-Evans puts in a short kick, however it's stopped by Tim Glasby luckily with his left foot. Storm back in possession
Melbourne Storm 12-6
ZERO TACKLE called for the Sea Eagles as the surge over half way. Storm getting a touch on the way through a series of passes. Manly attacking 20 metres out from the Melbourne line.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright successful.
Matthew Wright nails the conversion from the sideline as he splits the posts.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Brad Parker. Kick to come.
Brad Parker claims the Sea Eagles first points as he slid over in the eastern corner as Tom Trbojevic provided the floating pass over the top of two Storm defenders. He claims his first four-pointer in just his second NRL game.
Melbourne Storm 12-4
Penalty to the Sea Eagles following their best set of the game. Suliasi Vunivalu pinged for pushing Brayden Wiliame in the back without the ball. Manly with the ball on their 10 metre line.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Suliasi Vunivalu bolts down the sideline as the Storm jumped the defence with a quick short side play. However, Vunivalu kicked too long as he rushed it back in field. 20 metre tap for the Sea Eagles
Melbourne Storm 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith slots the conversion from an easier position from his first as he adds the extras from beside the posts.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Kenneath Bromwich. Kick to come.
Kenny Bromwich weaves and steps his way through the Sea Eagles would-be defenders as Cooper Cronk provided the late pass to open the hole. Storm getting into gear as the hosts struggle to cover.
Melbourne Storm 10-0
Cooper Cronk dances through the Manly defences on the end of the set following the points. Nothing comes as the ball is kicked and cleaned up by Tom Trbojevic at the back.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith from the sideline is able to convert the Suliasi Vunivalu try with a brilliant strike.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
Suliasi Vunivalu has dived over in the western corner after taking a bullet pass from Cameron Munster as he cut out three Manly defenders.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
Brad Parker is trapped in goal as he cleaned up a last tackle grubber kick from the Storm. Matthew Wright takes the line drop out to give the visitors a repeat set.
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UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Brayden Wiliame makes an unforced error.
Brayden Wiliame charges into the Storm defence and comes up with a fumble. Scrum for the Storm at the half way line.
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Blake Green's bomb on last tackle favoured the Sea Eagles as the bounce saw them dart 35 metres up field to over half way.
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Daly Cherry-Evans puts the ball into touch after a good set. Scrum for the Storm 20 metres out from their own try line.
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UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Kenneath Bromwich makes an unforced error.
Kenny Bromwich charges to the line off a short pass from Cooper Cronk, but can't hold onto the ball. Scrum packs for the Sea Eagles at their 10 metre line.
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Penalty to follow the 40/20 tap as the Sea Eagles can't stay on side. Melbourne with possession just 10 metres out.
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40/20 MELBOURNE STORM: Cameron Smith kicks a 40/20.
Cameron Smith nails a 40/20 on the back of the first set to earn his side a march up field.
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Here we go! The Sea Eagles kick off through Cherry-Evans, the Storm with first possession at their 10 metre line.
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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's coverage from Brookvale Oval as the Melbourne Storm trek to the Northern suburbs of Sydney to clash with the Manly Sea Eagles. The Storm should be clinical tonight with the Sea Eagles season now over and just playing for pride.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Henry Perenara, Chris James
Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Belinda Sleeman
Video Referee: Luke Patten, Bryan Norrie, Jason Robinson
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (18)
Tries: Brad Parker (2), Jorge Taufua
Field Goals:
Conversions: Matthew Wright (3/3)
Penalty Goals:
MELBOURNE STORM (38)
Tries: Cameron Smith, Suliasi Vunivalu (4), Kenneath Bromwich, Felise Kaufusi
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (4/6), Tohu Harris (1/1)
Penalty Goals: