Melbourne Storm Dominate Parramatta Eels in Record-Breaking Season Opener

Jason Ryles's coaching debut for the Eels ends in a 56-18 defeat as the Storm extend their round-one winning streak to 23 games.

The Melbourne Storm secured a commanding 56-18 victory over the Parramatta Eels in the opening round of the 2025 NRL season at AAMI Park.
The Storm scored eight tries in the first half, leading 46-6 at halftime, marking the second-highest first-half points total in NRL history.
Parramatta fielded a depleted lineup missing key players like Mitchell Moses and Josh Addo-Carr, with six players making their club debuts under new coach Jason Ryles.
Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and winger Xavier Coates each scored two tries, showcasing their attacking prowess in the lopsided match.
Despite the heavy loss, the Eels managed to outscore the Storm 12-10 in the second half, avoiding the record for the heaviest round-one defeat in NRL history.