BREAKING NEWS:  South Sydney Secures 28-16 Victory Over Melbourne, Setting Up a Thrilling Minor Pre read more

Melbourne defeated South Sydney 28–16, although they were far from their best. Nevertheless, the Storm accomplished enough to secure a premiership matchup with Penrith the next week.

The Storm defeated the Rabbitohs with ease thanks to a magnificent try to Grant Anderson early in the second half, which was set up by a Ryan Papenhuyzen bust.

If they want to defeat the Panthers the following Thursday night in what could turn out to be a minor premiership final, they will need to do better.

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This season, Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed the first true glimmers of his explosive finest work, as evidenced by his performance in Melbourne’s 28-16 victory over South Sydney.

Papenhuyzen made his 2024 debut in full flight one month before the finals, on Thursday night at Accor Stardium, where he scored a try and set up another.