That's the game! Melbourne hold on in a tense one!
Melbourne Storm 30-26
Great set from the Storm, Cronk grubbers and the chasers pin Brian Kelly in-goal. Drop out Manly.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Tom Trbojevic makes an unforced error.
Trbojevic runs in support of Lewis Brown but when he gets the ball he throws it forward, stunting the Eagles' forward movement.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
Short drop out! Manly get it back! What can they do?
Melbourne Storm 30-26
Time off with Lloyd Perrett coming off injured.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
Beautiful Smith grubber into the in-goal, Jake Trbojevic spills it backwards and has to bat it dead before a looming Billy Slater gets to him. Drop-out Manly.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Tom Trbojevic makes an unforced error.
Brown offloads for Trbojevic but the young fullback spills it. Melbourne with the ball now on halfway.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Nelson Asofa-Solomona makes an unforced error.
NAS has lost it trying to play the ball while the tackle was still in progress.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
Cronk puts a well-weighted kick into the in-goal and Tom Trbojevic has to take it dead. Drop-out Manly.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
Melbourne pick up a penalty on their own 20m.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
This is TENSE. Both sides are going end to end. Brenton Lawrence has led the charge, forcing an error out of Slater a few minutes ago.
Melbourne Storm 30-26
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Dylan Walker successful.
With fifteen to go, Manly are now incredibly within striking distance! Walker converts to reduce the deficit to just FOUR points!
Melbourne Storm 30-26
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Brenton Lawrence. Kick to come.
All good! Uate's take of the high ball is perfect, and he gives it to Lawrence who crosses untouched!
Melbourne Storm 30-24
65' @NRLBunker! @_BrentonJames is claiming a try, Uate takes a high ball and hands it to the prop who goes over untouched!#NRLManlyStorm
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Melbourne Storm 30-20
The locals are getting restless - plenty of energy and noise from the Lottoland crowd with the hosts still well and truly in this contest. Melbourne's execution has been lacking since the break.
Melbourne Storm 30-20
NO TRY. Kelly has indeed lost the ball. Storm 20m restart.
Melbourne Storm 30-20
56' @NRLBunker with Brian Kelly crossing. @ashleykleinref says NO TRY - he may have lost it...
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Yep he has.#NRLManlyStorm
Melbourne Storm 30-20
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Dylan Walker unsuccessful.
Off the post! No goal.
Melbourne Storm 30-20
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Jake Trbojevic. Kick to come.
The Trbojevic brothers combine and the Eagles are back in it! Tom with a great flat ball from about 10 metres and Jake barrels over!
Melbourne Storm 30-20
Manly looking more confident and composed so far in the second half. Manly currently with the ball just over halfway after a scrum feed on their own 40m.
Melbourne Storm 30-16
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Jake Trbojevic makes an unforced error.
Jake Trbojevic loses the ball getting up to play it. Not the ideal start.
Melbourne Storm 30-16
We're back underway at Lottoland. Manly have it first and the Storm have kept the kickoff in the field of play.
Melbourne Storm 30-16
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Dylan Walker unsuccessful.
No dice for Walker, 14 the difference as we go to the sheds for HALFTIME.
Melbourne Storm 30-16
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Brian Kelly. Kick to come.
Kelly gets the ball in the centres and dummies inside and out before rolling over the line and planting it!
Melbourne Storm 30-16
Bunker! Brian Kelly is claiming a late four-pointer for the Sea Eagles prior to the break.
Melbourne Storm 30-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
And now the Storm look untouchable once again!
Melbourne Storm 30-12
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Felise Kaufusi. Kick to come.
Another one for the big Fus! Same move, same result as just three minutes prior!
Melbourne Storm 28-12
You're kidding Manly! Another kickoff is too deep and the Storm render it dead, earning a penalty back at halfway. Set starts 25m out for the visitors!
Melbourne Storm 24-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
That's better, Cameron!
Melbourne Storm 24-12
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Felise Kaufusi. Kick to come.
And just like that, Manly's defence crumbles. Kaufusi goes in off a great line-run and short ball by Slater.
Melbourne Storm 22-12
Time back on, Storm earn a penalty.
Melbourne Storm 18-12
Time off with Blake Green (Manly) and Billy Slater (Storm) after a head clash in a tackle.
Melbourne Storm 18-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Dylan Walker successful.
Wonderful sideline conversion from Walker. What a great turn-around from the home side!
Melbourne Storm 18-12
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Jorge Taufua. Kick to come.
Taufua does really well to roll over and score in the corner and the momentum in this one has swung completely!
Melbourne Storm 18-10
27' @NRLBunker - Taufua is over in the corner for Manly. @ashleykleinref says try!#NRLManlyStorm
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Melbourne Storm 18-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Dylan Walker successful.
And just like that the margin shrinks to twelve.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Frank Winterstein. Kick to come.
Big Frank! A short ball to Winterstein leaves Slater alone to defend the big man hitting the line and he just can't stop him!
Melbourne Storm 18-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
Anyone found Cam's missing radar? He misses his third of four for the day after clattering it into the upright.
Melbourne Storm 18-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Josh Addo-Carr. Kick to come.
Green lights for the Storm! Addo-Carr benefits from a Vunivalu break down the touchline!
Melbourne Storm 18-0
We're up to the Bunker for a possible try to Josh Addo-Carr for the Storm. It's possible Cooper Cronk has knocked it on in the lead-up.
Melbourne Storm 14-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
No good that time, shanked off the outside of the boot!
Melbourne Storm 14-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
This time the Storm go aerial. Cronk's cross-field kick is outstanding and Vuni grabs his second within the first fifteen minutes!
Melbourne Storm 14-0
DCE grubbers for Uate's corner but the ball *just* beats the rampaging Manly winger touch-ingoal.
Melbourne Storm 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Slightly closer to the posts and a better result from the Storm captain.
Melbourne Storm 10-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Young Tonumaipea. Kick to come.
Too easy, Manly's left side defence exposed again and Young Tonumaipea clambers over the line.
Melbourne Storm 8-0
Daly Cherry-Evans clutching his arm, it's hanging by his side as he resumes his place in the defensive line.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
We have NO TRY. Storm get the ball on a handover.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
Uate is over the line and claiming a try - Klein is sending this one upstairs. He believes Aku is held up.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
Over four minutes in and Manly finally get their hands on the ball!
Melbourne Storm 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
No goal for Smith from the near touchline.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Suliasi Vunivalu. Kick to come.
Numbers to the right and the Brookie faithful are silenced early!
Melbourne Storm 4-0
OH DEAR. The kickoff has been taken dead on the full by the Storm earning them a penalty early!
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We're underway! Manly kick us off.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein, Chris Butler
Touch Judges: Jason Walsh, Tim Roby
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Bryan Norrie
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (26)
Tries: Frank Winterstein, Jorge Taufua, Brian Kelly, Jake Trbojevic, Brenton Lawrence
Field Goals:
Conversions: Dylan Walker (3/5)
Penalty Goals:
MELBOURNE STORM (30)
Tries: Suliasi Vunivalu (2), Young Tonumaipea, Josh Addo-Carr, Felise Kaufusi (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (3/6)
Penalty Goals: