Overview

• Melbourne claimed a 34-30 victory at Allianz Stadium to rebound from last week’s shock loss to the Sea Eagles.
• The Roosters needed a win to keep their faint finals hopes alive but another narrow defeat leaves them sitting outside the top eight.
• Harry Grant directed Melbourne’s attack with pivotal late plays, while Daniel Tupou’s two first-half tries had given the Roosters an early lead.
• Both teams suffered key injuries, including Roosters five-eighth Sandon Smith’s concussion and Storm half Jahrome Hughes’s shoulder dislocation.
• The match was broadcast live on Fox League and Channel 9, with streaming available on Foxtel, 9Now and Kayo Sports.