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Storm hit new low as Souths run riot in Melbourne after Warriors deny Dolphins
Souths scored 5 first-half tries and Melbourne made 7 errors as the Storm suffered their sixth straight loss.
- On Anzac Day, South Sydney defeated Melbourne 48-6 at AAMI Park, ending a 28-year drought with their first victory in the city in 21 attempts.
- The result marks Melbourne's sixth-straight loss, equaling a club-worst streak from 2002, while head coach Craig Bellamy faces mounting pressure with halfback Jahrome Hughes forced off with an arm injury.
- Latrell Mitchell helped South Sydney build an early 24-0 lead, while Tallis Duncan scored three tries and Campbell Graham added a double to dismantle Melbourne's defensive line.
- In Wellington, the Warriors regained a top-two NRL position after a frenetic 20-18 victory over the Dolphins, with fullback Taine Tuaupiki conjuring the match winner on Anzac Day.
- Victory came at a cost for the Warriors, with prop Mitch Barnett ruled out next week due to concussion, while multiple players from both teams face disciplinary reviews.
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Rabbitohs end Melbourne curse with ANZAC Day demolition
The South Sydney Rabbitohs produced a ruthless performance to dismantle the Melbourne Storm 6-48 at AAMI Park, snapping a 28-year losing streak in Melbourne with authority. Souths blew the game open early, piling on five unanswered tries to take a stunning 24-0 halftime lead, with Tallis Duncan bagging a hat-trick and doubles to Alex Johnston and Campbell Graham. The Storm were error-ridden and overwhelmed, while Latrell Mitchell and Matthew Duf…
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