PENALTY STORM! Cowboys get too enthusiastic in defense.
Melbourne Storm 34-6
Addo-Carr is taken over the sideline. One more chance for a consolation for the Cowboys.
Melbourne Storm 34-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Smith curves one over.
Melbourne Storm 34-6
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Josh Addo-Carr. Kick to come.
Storm are pulling out the party tricks now! The big three go outside-in, Slater through the middle. Next tackle they throw the harbour bridge pass for Addo-Carr to finish.
Melbourne Storm 32-6
PENALTY STORM! Granville with a cheeky knock down. Penalty but no seven tackle set.
Melbourne Storm 28-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
Probably the toughest kick of the night, Smith fades it wide.
Melbourne Storm 28-6
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Curtis Scott. Kick to come.
Storm are having a party now! Cowboys tried to get to the edge, it popped right up to Addo-Carr, who slipped it to Scott to finish.
Melbourne Storm 28-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Smith for the fourth time tonight, he nails it.
Melbourne Storm 24-6
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Dale Finucane. Kick to come.
That is game, set and match! Smith feigns out back, hit the short man in Finucane, who storms over.
Melbourne Storm 22-6
UNFORCED ERROR NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Ethan Lowe makes an unforced error.
Cowboys needing to spread it, try to offload but Lowe loses it.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
Morgan tried a trick, but Vunivalu just gobbled it up.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
SIX MORE for the Cowboys! First off Melbourne.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
First mis-step of the night for Smith. He thundered a kick too deep, seven tackle set coming.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
PENALTY STORM! Now there is a coming together.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
Lowe tries to offload, only finds a Storm hand.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Conversion attempt by Ethan Lowe successful.
Lowe close to the sticks, snuck it inside.
Melbourne Storm 18-6
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Scored by Te Maire Martin. Kick to come.
Cowboys have points! Te Maire Martin steps inside and is across!
Melbourne Storm 18-4
Now its FOUR! Strip.
Melbourne Storm 18-0
Now another. PENALTY COWBOYS! Slater attacking the head.
Melbourne Storm 18-0
PENALTY COWBOYS! Holding on too long. Quick tap.
Melbourne Storm 18-0
PENALTY COWBOYS! A chance for them to attack now!
Melbourne Storm 18-0
KICK-OFF! 40 minutes of the season to go!
Melbourne Storm 18-0
Cowboys have it all to do in the second forty! Here they come.. Storm still in a huddle, priming themselves for the onslaught.
Melbourne Storm 18-0
Feldt counters from a wobbly kick but is gang-tackled. HALFTIME.
Melbourne Storm 18-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Another conversion, another two.
Melbourne Storm 18-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Billy Slater. Kick to come.
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! After some awkward shots, we only really got the putdown, it was clear and Slater has he four-pointer.
Melbourne Storm 16-0
BUNKER TIME! Slater might have a try! Checking a pullback.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS: Antonio Winterstein makes an unforced error.
Winterstein tries to go for the spectacular catch, spills it. If Storm can score here, it is a long way back.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Close to the sticks, Smith adds the extras.
Melbourne Storm 12-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Felise Kaufusi. Kick to come.
Simple football, done well! Cronk to Slater to Kaufusi who sliced through.
Melbourne Storm 10-0
Some brilliance there from Smith, saw the first option was covered, stabbed one through for six more.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Cowboys haven't had their radar early with the kicking, now they have conceded a seven tackle set. Slater is off and running.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
PENALTY COWBOYS! First of the contest goes to the Cowboys. Strip.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM: Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Smith converts.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM: Scored by Josh Addo-Carr. Kick to come.
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! Cowboys try to bomb it to the pack, it is knocked to Chambers, the Queensland center finds Addo-Carr, who does the rest.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
BUNKER TIME! Checking the contest, cleared.
0 all
Morgan feigned to kick then throws a sharp pass to Linnett who was wrapped up.
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Suliasi Vunivalu makes an unforced error.
Defense from the Cowboys! First it was Winterstein hammering Slater then on the next ruck Vunivalu loses it.
0 all
Storm have taken the advantage here. Two very attacking kicks that have been defused by Ethan Lowe. Cowboys rucking it out.
0 all
Morgan stabs one into touch. It is been a tense opening here, neither side flinching.
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR MELBOURNE STORM: Jesse Bromwich makes an unforced error.
That was a chance! Jesse Bromwich strolled through but can't find his support. Time off for injury - Shaun Fensom. He needs the medicab, our thoughts are with him.
0 all
Three sets in, both teams playing safe early.. getting to the kick.
0 all
KICK-OFF! Here we go!
Beautiful rendition from Ricki Lee! Now football time!
Next; Here come the premiers! It has been hyped up as the final ride for the final three, also revenge for their loss last year, against the Sharks! Storm led out by captain, dally m medalist, most games in the NRL, Cameron Smith. They are in their purple jerseys.. now, just the anthem and we're ready!
We've had all the pre-match entertainment, now it's time for the football! Here come the Cowboys to a huge reception from a majority Cowboys stadium! They are in their traditional grey kit, just waiting for their opponents.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Matt Cecchin, Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Chris Butler
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Ben Galea
MELBOURNE STORM (34)
Tries: Josh Addo-Carr (2), Felise Kaufusi, Billy Slater, Dale Finucane, Curtis Scott
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (5/6)
Penalty Goals:
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (6)
Tries: Te Maire Martin
Field Goals:
Conversions: Ethan Lowe (1/1)
Penalty Goals: