Melbourne Storm rout Manly Sea Eagles 42-20 in Perth, crushing finals hopes

Melbourne Storm overturned a 14-0 early deficit to score 42 unanswered points and beat Manly Sea Eagles 42-20 at HBF Park in Perth. The comeback left Manly on a 9‑11 record, meaning they must win their final four games to stay in contention for the NRL finals.

Manly coach Kieran Foran apologised to supporters, saying the team lacked a "hard edge" and expressing regret for the performance. Prop Taniela Paseka left the field with a suspected MCL injury. Melbourne’s Nick Meaney converted all nine of his goal attempts and will join the new Perth franchise next season. Pre‑match, new franchise coach Mal Meninga led a "Bear Walk" with about 1,000 fans as the club unveiled its red‑and‑black home jersey.