Overview

• Grant received a three-match suspension reduced to two games with an early guilty plea, ruling him out for the next two rounds.
• The incident occurred early in the second half on a kick-off return and was upgraded by the bunker before referee Andrew Gee placed Grant on report and in the sin bin.
• Coach Craig Bellamy said a sin bin felt harsh, while broadcast commentary noted the decision aligned with the rules.
• Melbourne’s top-two position remains highly secure due to a 144-point differential over Canterbury despite the captain’s absence.
• The Storm face the Roosters and Broncos in their run-in, with halfback Jahrome Hughes targeting a return for the final regular-season game.