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Storm Dominate Rabbitohs in ANZAC Day Thriller
The Melbourne Storm continued their utter dominance over the South Sydney Rabbitohs, securing a hard-fought 24-16 victory on ANZAC Day. This win extends the Rabbitohs' winless streak in Melbourne to a staggering 0-20, a testament to the Storm's consistent strength at home.
Hughes Leads the Charge for the Storm
Jahrome Hughes, the Dally M Medal winner, orchestrated a masterful performance, showcasing exceptional wet-weather skills to guide his team to victory in front of a sold-out AAMI Park crowd of 26,010. The Storm's superior class ultimately proved too much for the Rabbitohs, despite a valiant effort from the visitors.
Latrell Mitchell's Sin-Binning and Potential Ban
Souths star Latrell Mitchell's Anzac Day was cut short after a high tackle on Sua Fa’alogo resulted in a sin-binning and a potential one-to-two game ban. The incident sparked significant debate, with commentators and players offering differing perspectives on the severity of the tackle. While some argued mitigating circumstances existed due to the wet conditions and Fa’alogo’s movement, the match review committee deemed the contact grade two dangerous, leading to the suspension.
Other ANZAC Day Results
The ANZAC Day triple-header also saw the Sydney Roosters convincingly defeat the St George Illawarra Dragons 46-18, and the New Zealand Warriors triumph over the Newcastle Knights 26-12 in Christchurch. These matches highlighted the varied fortunes of teams across the NRL competition.
Impact of Mitchell's Suspension
Latrell Mitchell's absence will be a significant blow for the already struggling Rabbitohs, who have lost their last three games and are battling injuries to key players. His potential suspension adds further pressure to a team already facing significant challenges.
Looking Ahead
The Melbourne Storm's victory moves them to second on the NRL ladder, further solidifying their position as premiership contenders. The Rabbitohs, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly before their Magic Round clash with Newcastle. This ANZAC Day provided thrilling rugby league action and highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding the NRL's crackdown on high tackles.
