Melbourne have defied a last-gasp effort from the Dolphins to secure a win at Lang Park in a high-scoring classic as Tevita Pangai Jnr and Ryan Papenhuyzen made their NRL returns.
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes was the difference in a 30-24 win over the gallant Dolphins at Lang Park where Tevita Pangai Junior's return to the NRL produced fireworks.
Storm survived a big finish from the Dolphins, who were denied only by some last-gasp defence from the visitors in the final seconds.Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes was the difference in a 30-24 win over the gallant Dolphins at Lang Park where Tevita Pangai Junior's return to the NRL produced fireworks.
The Storm No.7 was at it again after the break with a pinpoint bomb for Warbrick to score, before putting Josh King over under the sticks. The Dolphins had a worrying start to the match when winger Jack Bostock landed heavily on his head while tackling opposite number Warbrick. The 20-year-old, who didn't move for 20 seconds, was ruled out of the match with concussion.
Magic hands by the Dolphins trio of Herbie Farnworth, Kenny Bromwich and Ray Stone after a Katoa bomb led to Euan Aitken scoring in the corner. But then a steal! The Phins are still alive! They throw it around, there's space out there, Nikorima takes them on, throws it out the back to Nicholls, he offloads to Kerr......but he can't get it away! He's just a metre out from the line but that's fulltime. An outstanding game of football, Storm hang on for a 30-24 victory.The Dolphins test the Storm on both sides of the field, but can't crack them.
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