ANZAC Day Thriller: Storm's Dominance Continues
Wow, what a game! The Melbourne Storm absolutely crushed the South Sydney Rabbitohs on ANZAC Day, winning 24-16. It’s nothing new, though. This win marks a truly astonishing 20-game unbeaten streak for the Storm against the Rabbitohs in Melbourne. Seriously, twenty games? That's some serious home-ground advantage.
Hughes Shines in the Wet
Dally M Medallist Jahrome Hughes was the star of the show. He was just incredible in those slippery conditions, masterfully guiding his team to victory in front of a packed AAMI Park (26,010 strong!). The Storm’s skill and experience were just too much for the Rabbitohs, even with their best efforts.
Latrell's Day Cut Short (and Maybe His Season Too?)
Things took a nasty turn for Souths star Latrell Mitchell. A high tackle on Sua Fa'alogo resulted in a sin-binning, and now he's facing a potential one-to-two game ban. The whole thing sparked a huge debate – was it a truly dangerous tackle, or were the wet conditions and Fa'alogo's movement mitigating factors? The match review committee clearly didn't think so, ruling the contact grade two dangerous contact. Ouch.
Other ANZAC Day Action
The ANZAC Day triple-header had plenty more action. The Sydney Roosters absolutely smashed the St George Illawarra Dragons 46-18 – a real rout! And the New Zealand Warriors edged out the Newcastle Knights 26-12 in Christchurch. It just goes to show how unpredictable the NRL can be!
A Big Blow for Souths
Latrell Mitchell's potential suspension is a huge blow for the Rabbitohs. They've already lost their last three games and are dealing with injuries to key players. You know how sometimes things just spiral? This feels like one of those times for Souths. They really need him.
What's Next?
The Storm's win puts them second on the NRL ladder, firmly establishing them as premiership contenders. As for the Rabbitohs? They need to regroup fast before their Magic Round clash with Newcastle. This ANZAC Day showed some incredible rugby league, but also highlighted the ongoing debate around high tackles in the NRL. It's definitely a topic that's not going away anytime soon.
