Melbourne halfback at brilliant best in 48-18 win at AAMI ParkStorm will play either Penrith or Cronulla in next week’s decider
The Melbourne Storm overcame a first-minute sin bin and a second half fightback to overpower the Sydney Roosters 48-18 in the first preliminary final at AAMI Park. In front of the biggest rugby league crowd at the ground in nine years, masterful Storm half Jahrome Hughes ended with three tries, and his running game was a constant menace.
Yet if Melbourne are to claim the premiership back in Sydney next week, it is likely to be without enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona, who faces an anxious wait after his early high-tackle forced Lindsay Collins from the field with concussion.
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