Melbourne Storm Secure Grand Final Spot with Dominant Win Over Roosters

Jahrome Hughes' hat-trick and Ryan Papenhuyzen's stellar performance lead the Storm to a 48-18 victory, but Nelson Asofa-Solomona faces a potential ban.

The Melbourne Storm defeated the Sydney Roosters 48-18 in the NRL preliminary final at AAMI Park, securing their first grand final appearance since 2020.
Jahrome Hughes scored a hat-trick of tries, while Ryan Papenhuyzen added two tries and several key assists in a dominant performance.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona was sin-binned and placed on report for a high tackle on Lindsay Collins, who left the game with a concussion; Asofa-Solomona's availability for the grand final is in doubt.
Despite injuries to key players Harry Grant, Jahrome Hughes, and Nick Meaney, the Storm showed resilience and depth to maintain their lead and secure the win.
The Storm will face the winner of the Penrith Panthers vs. Cronulla Sharks match in the grand final, with the Panthers aiming for a four-peat victory.