The Storm had been no match for the Panthers of their preliminary closing on Saturday night time because the reigning premiers marched right into a fourth straight grand closing with a 38-4 thumping.
Melbourne had been scrappy by way of the primary two weeks of the finals and nothing modified towards Penrith as Craig Bellamy’s aspect made a number of errors.
The pack tried to go after Nathan Cleary however the famous person halfback dominated proceedings as soon as once more as Fox League commentator Dan Ginnane the Panthers “too clinical, too classy, too good”.
Read on for the Storm participant scores.
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1. NICK MEANEY – 6.5
Solid underneath the excessive ball and threw the final move for Justin Olam’s strive. But additionally threw a poor ahead move with the Storm on the assault and down 18-4 within the thirty fourth minute. Ran for 136 metres from 14 carries and completed with 4 deal with busts, a linebreak and take a look at help.
2. WILL WARBRICK – 6
Made a powerful break down the appropriate wing within the thirty third minute however couldn’t beat Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards to attain. Ran for 126 metres from 13 carries that produced 5 deal with busts.
3. MARION SEVE – 4
Gave away an early ruck penalty which led to the Panthers’ first strive within the third minute. Tried to drive a move within the twentieth minute which gifted the ball to Penrith in prime discipline place and three tackles later Brian To’o scored. Dropped one other move within the 63rd minute which prompted Dan Ginnane to say “that’s Melbourne’s night in a nutshell”. Ran for 86 metres from 12 carries.
4. JUSTIN OLAM – 5.5
Gave away an early penalty however rapidly made up for it when he scored the Storm’s opener after heading off Izack Tago within the tenth minute. Should have had a second strive minutes later however couldn’t haul in a wayward move from Trent Loiero. Ran for 111 metres from 12 carries however made two errors.
5. REIMIS SMITH – 5
Quiet night time. Couldn’t haul in a cut-out move from Nick Meaney to attain on the stroke of halftime. Ran for 48 metres from 9 carries, made two errors and conceded a penalty.
6. CAMERON MUNSTER – 5.5
Tried to make issues occur in assault however it wasn’t his night time. Copped a fend from Liam Martin which allowed the Panthers backrower to place Nathan Cleary over to attain for a 24-4 lead. Made 22 tackles and missed three.
7. JAHROME HUGHES – 5.5
Threw a ahead move within the fifteenth minute and simply couldn’t get his aspect entering into assault all night time. Made 21 tackles and missed three.
8. TUI KAMIKAMICA – 6
Worked exhausting with out standing out. Made 29 tackles with out lacking one and ran for 61 metres from 9 carries.
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19. BRONSON GARLICK – 5.5
Came into the beginning aspect for Harry Grant however didn’t depart his mark on the sport. Ran for 29 metres from 4 carries and made 17 tackles with out lacking one.
16. NELSON ASOFA-SOLOMONA – 4
Gave away a foolish penalty for a late shot on Nathan Cleary which allowed the Panthers to go forward 6-4 within the seventeenth minute. Went off after the incident and got here again on within the second half solely to provide away a penalty and get himself placed on report for a deal with. Ran for simply 38 metres from 5 carries, made 13 tackles and missed three.
11. TRENT LOIERO – 5
Bombed a sure attempt to Justin Olam within the 14th minute with a poor move. Gave away a penalty within the twenty seventh minute which led to Penrith’s third strive. Made 29 tackles however missed 4.
12. ELIESA KATOA – 6
Went about his work with out standing out. Ran for 72 metres from 11 carries and made 39 tackles and massed only one however gave away a penalty.
13. JOSH KING – 5
Gave away a penalty within the thirty fifth minute. Got placed on report within the sixtieth minute for a late shot on Nathan Cleary.
BENCH:
9. HARRY GRANT – 6
Came off the bench and made a pointy break down the center of the sector within the thirty fifth minute however whereas looking for Cameron Munster on his exterior, Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary intercepted the move. Tried exhausting however couldn’t get his aspect going. Made 39 tackles however missed six.
10. CHRISTIAN WELCH – 6
Ran for 68 metres from eight carries and made 23 tackles and missed two.
15. TOM EISENHUTH – 6
Ran for 41 metres from six carries. Made 19 tackles and missed one.
17. TARIQ SIMS – 6
Ran for 39 metres from 5 carries. Made 22 tackles and missed two.
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