Kick from Maloney is too big, and THATS FULL TIME!
Melbourne Storm 18-13
84m set gained for Sharks, 20 seconds to go!
Melbourne Storm 18-13
One set of 6 to go in this game, we've hit the final minute-ish.
Melbourne Storm 18-13
There is a reason these two are at the top of the ladder.
Melbourne Storm 18-13
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
It's a 5 point lead! 5?! YES. 5!
Melbourne Storm 18-13
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Felise Kaufusi. Kick to come.
Straight through the Sharks defense!
Melbourne Storm 16-13
Short kick-off by Smith works! He can teach the Bulldogs something there!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 13-12
SUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Field goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
Right in front, Sharks in front!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 13-12
Josh Addo-Carr takes the ball in-goal. Goal-line dropout Storm!
12 all
UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL MELBOURNE STORM: Field goal attempt by Cameron Munster unsuccessful.
Chip kick. Missed too wide!
12 all
Chad Townsend penalised for staying in the play-the-ball, and marched back another 10m for talking back.
12 all
Penalty Sharks! Penalty Count: Sharks 8 - 4 Storm.
12 all
Jesse Bromwich loses the ball in a tackle, Sharks take the ball back.
12 all
Penalty Sharks! Two in a row for talkback to referee!
12 all
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
It's 12-all!
12 all
Sharks will go for the Penalty Goal and even up the game!
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Sharks Penalty!
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Penalty Sharks! 20min left!
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Jayson Bukuya Passes the ball behind him while being held by Cameron Smith. Chad Townsend loses the ball.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Josh Addo-Carr has knocked the ball on in-goal. NO TRY.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
We are going to the bunker with a possible try to Josh Addo-Carr. Ref says TRY!
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Penalty Melbourne. Sharks offside.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Josh Addo-Carr almost gives Jack Bird a try, but saves it. Storm line dropout.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Another little scuffle, James Maloney instigating with the foot in the play-the-ball.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.
Maloney will kick from the sideline here. Another 3 hours will pass... not worth the wait in the end.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.
The Sharks take the margin to 2 points. KTC.
Melbourne Storm 12-10
Jordan McLean is down, with a bloodied nose, perhaps a broken cheekbone too.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Cheyse Blair loses the ball, Cronulla have an opportunity here, early in the second half.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
The teams are back out for second half!
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Note: Don't ever listen to a Tarantosaurus Tip, I can proudly say I haven't had a perfect round in 2 years.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL MELBOURNE STORM: Field goal attempt by Cameron Munster unsuccessful.
Unsuccessful right at half time.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
It's now half time
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Sharks fans fired up, as the team is too. They've turned on the aggression mode tonight!
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Replays showing Luke Lewis may have had a dud call, but only in slow-mo.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
The Sharks had a chance to level the game, but Luke Lewis was taken into touch
Melbourne Storm 12-6
Sharks kick the ball into touch, and the play can finally slow for a second.
Melbourne Storm 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney's right in front but still takes 3 hours to take a kick. It's over!
Melbourne Storm 12-6
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Luke Lewis. Kick to come.
He dives over! A shit pass by James Maloney, Lewis picks it up and crosses over the line!
Melbourne Storm 12-4
Maloney takes an offload from Slater, runs 50m. Vunivalu lands on Maloney's head, Sharks not happy.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Penalty Storm!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Knock-on called as the ball hits the Sharks defender, NO TRY.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Time off, TRY called by Ref. Checking Suliasi Vunivalu take on the ball.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Billy Slater gives away the ball to the Sharks.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Cameron Munster is flying down the field, runs 70m. Jayden Brailey takes him down!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Penalty Count: Sharks 3 - 2 Storm
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Penalty Sharks! They have another set 10m out!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Sharks have a set 10m out.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Sharks get a Penalty!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Tonight marks Gerard Beale's 150th Match
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Sharks Scrum!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Wade Graham has a huge hit on Jesse Bromwich there
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Forward Pass by Storm!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
It is definitely a very wet field out there tonight.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Chad Townsend throws the ball into Matt Prior and loses the ball. Storm Scrum!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Josh Addo-Carr takes the ball over the deadline, and it's a line dropout!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Penalty Sharks!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Cheyse Blair loses the ball, Sharks gain possession and a scrum!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Sharks taken over the sideline. Storm scrum!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Ryley Jacks makes the Storm's first error tonight.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Penalty Storm! Luke Lewis stripping the ball in a 2-on-1 tackle.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
Sets so far: Storm 10/10. Sharks 2/2
Melbourne Storm 12-0
The Sharks finally get to touch the ball, after 10min!
Melbourne Storm 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Another easy kick, the Storm sail far in the lead as Shark Park remains silent.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Tim Glasby. Kick to come.
Bunker gives a green light!
Melbourne Storm 10-0
Possible try to Storm
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Storm dangerous once again, they're 4m out, on the zero tackle.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Penalty Storm!
Melbourne Storm 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Yes, too easy for Cameron Smith. not even 5min and the Storm are in front by 6.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Felise Kaufusi. Kick to come.
Kaufusi dives straight over from Smith's short throw.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
Storm in a dangerous position early on!
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Straight away, we have a 40/20 before the 5th minute of tonight's match.
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40/20 MELBOURNE STORM: Cameron Smith kicks a 40/20.
Early in the game!
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And we're off!
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The teams have taken the field! Chad Townsend celebrates 100 NRL games tonight!
Tarantosaurus Tip: Sharks by 1-12. Sharks will get up and take advantage of their week off + the resting of Cronk.
Late mail: Sharks 1-17, Storm a bit muddled, but pretty much Cronk rested for Ryley Jacks
A great round this week, with 5 days of Footy, from tonight's Sharks v Storm, to Bulldogs v Dragons on Monday afternoon!
Good evening, welcome to Round 14! We have officially hit the second half of the NRL Season!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Matt Cecchin, Gavin Badger
Touch Judges: Brett Suttor, Nick Beashel
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (13)
Tries: Luke Lewis, Sosaia Feki
Field Goals: James Maloney (1/1)
Conversions: James Maloney (1/2)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (1/1)
MELBOURNE STORM (18)
Tries: Felise Kaufusi (2), Tim Glasby
Field Goals: Cameron Munster (0/2)
Conversions: Cameron Smith (3/3)
Penalty Goals: