US EditionSharks Tumble Out of Top Eight After Heavy Loss to Melbourne
- Melbourne Storm defeated Cronulla Sharks 30-6 at AAMI Park on June 29, 2025, extending their winning streak at this venue to nine games.
- The Storm’s win came as Cronulla continued their mid-season slump, having secured seven victories in their initial 11 matches but then dropping four of their last five games, which caused them to fall to tenth place on the ladder.
- Storm winger Xavier Coates, who has accumulated 35 tries across 33 appearances at AAMI Park, and back-rower Eliesa Katoa, who capitalized on a 20-metre break to score early, played key roles in the victory.
- Storm hooker Harry Grant has crossed the line seven times in his eight matches facing the Sharks, while Cronulla's winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has found the try sheet five times in his last six encounters with Melbourne, underscoring significant individual matchups.
- Melbourne’s win solidified their third place and emphasized the gap to genuine premiership contenders, while Cronulla needs significant improvement to regain a top-eight position.
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