Storm, Panthers left to count the cost of brutal GF rematch
Storm have got their revenge on the Panthers in a thrilling grand final rematch, but the win has come at a great cost for both teams, with a host of injuries to some of their biggest stars.
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NRL stunned as Nathan Cleary wiped out
Nathan Cleary’s appearance in the grand final rematch against the Storm lasted less than eight minutes after a brutal mid-air collision.
‘Take it personally’: Storm on GF rematch
The fire is still burning from last year’s grand final defeat, but the Storm can’t let the emotion of that night overwhelm them in the rematch.
Storm star’s nervous wait ahead of GF rematch
The Storm’s hopes of unleashing Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the grand final rematch could hinge on whether he cops another ban after he was also forced to watch last year’s decider from the sidelines.
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Storm reveal plans to keep Grant for life ahead of milestone match
From playing two games in two years and a Wests Tigers move, Harry Grant hasn’t had the easiest NRL journey. But ahead of his 100th game, Storm have revealed plans to keep him in Melbourne for life.
Key moves behind Storm’s premiership push
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‘You’re crazy’: Key to Storm gun’s rapid rise
The evolution of the Melbourne Storm in 2024 includes a breakout 21-year-old centre who can’t believe he’s one win away from an NRL grand final.
‘Heated aggression’: Munster in fiery Rooster’s sights
A fired-up Roosters big man in what could be his final NRL game is something every Melbourne Storm player is fully prepared for on Friday night.
‘Break records’: Storm takeover Melbourne amid AFL wipeout
Melbourne chair and owner Matt Tripp believes an NRL storm will wipe through the city to “break every record” as the state prepares to host an all-interstate showdown in the AFL grand final.
‘Look to the future’: Storm sign Kiwi Olympian
Melbourne Storm have had super success turning one Kiwi rugby sevens star in to an NRL gun and are going to try with another.
‘Career best form’: No secret why Storm is flying
They won the minor premiership in a canter and blitzed their opening final and now Melbourne Storm’s captain has declared just how primed his team is go all the way.
Watch: Hynes hiccup as Sharks’ NRL finals curse continues
Cronulla has suffered its seventh consecutive NRL finals loss, with halfback Nicho Hynes again under the spotlight for his performance after succumbing to a rampaging Melbourne outfit.
NRL world says same thing about Nicho
The criticism that Nicho Hynes is not a big game player won’t be going anywhere after a horror performance against the Storm.
Player ratings: Star’s minimal impact sinks Sharks, Storm shine
Melbourne’s big guns stood up as the Storm surged past the Sharks, as Cronulla’s finals struggles continues. Check out our player ratings from NRL qualifying final clash and have your say.
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