NRL LIVE scores 2024: Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm; Round 16 ...
Lachlan Harper
Updated June 21, 2024 - 11.58am. First published at 7.40am
Dolphins 24 def by. Melbourne Storm 30 - MATCH CENTRE
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12 mins ago11.58AM
That's now 12 games in a row Wayne Bennett's teams have lost to the Storm and Craig Bellamy!
14 mins ago11.56AM
What a thriller!
After a one-on-one strip, the Dolphins had the ball back.
On the last tackle they threw the ball around but eventually the Storm held on.
"Cracking match that was," Cameron Smith said on Nine.
"What a finish, what a game, one of the best games we've covered all year," Paul Vautin added.
16 mins ago11.54AM
Trai Fuller created a chance for the Dolphins!
Then it was Jamayne Isaako with the ball but four Storm defenders stopped him just before the line.
17 mins ago11.53AM
Sualauvi Faalogo is a star!
He took the ball in his side's goal line then evaded the defence and looked like he'd go all the way.
It was mesmerising.
But, he was penalised for a shepherd by Jahrome Hughes.
Jamayne Isaako kicks the penalty and the Storm lead 30-24.
23 mins ago11.47AM
Kenny Bromwich has been taken off with a category two concussion.
But there's some confusion.
The Dolphins were able to use a free interchange but used a numbered one according to Nine's Danika Mason.
The NRL didn't allow them to rectify it and now they have no interchanges left.
28 mins ago11.42AM
Connelly Lemuelu has lost it over the line and injured himself in the process!
The Dolphins second-rower beat Eli Katoa and was over for all money with the try being awarded.
However, the Bunker intervened and it was awarded no try.
Lumeuelu clutched at his shoulder or pec after the effort too and didn't look in a good way.
43 mins ago11.27AM
Jamayne Isaako has scored a length of the field try!
The winger caught a cross kick and then put his sprinting shoes on.
Ryan Papenhuyzen, despite coming back from injury, did chase him down but Isaako got the ball over the line.
Isaako couldn't convert the try.
50 mins ago11.20AM
Melbourne have scored and it's the front-rower Josh King!
Kodi Nikorima got caught in an awful position defensively and Jahrome Hughes took advantage, putting a short ball on for King to score.
Nick Meaney converts and it's 30-18.
55 mins ago11.15AM
Tevita Pangai Junior has made his mark!
The big forward put a shot on Trent Loiero and then let him know about it.
Both sides came together.
It's a pity TPJ was a metre offside.
Penalty Storm.
1 hour ago11.10AM
Storm are first in after half time.
Jahrome Hughes kicks to the right and Will Warbrick jumps over Herbie Farnworth before getting it down.
Nick Meaney misses the kick.
