# Melbourne Storm 2026 season injuries and results > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/melbourne-storm-2026-season-injuries-and-results > Updated: 2026-08-08T07:33:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July, the Melbourne Storm announced a depleted lineup for an NRL match against the Canterbury Bulldogs, missing key players Harry Grant, Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster through injury. The club promoted 19‑year‑old Hayden Watson to halfback, while the Bulldogs welcomed back utility Kurt Mann and fielded Stephen Crichton at five‑eighth. A week later, Melbourne staged a dramatic comeback in Perth, overturning a 14‑0 deficit to defeat the Manly Sea Eagles 42‑20. The victory featured Nick Meaney converting all nine goal attempts and highlighted the Storm’s resilience despite ongoing injury concerns. Manly’s Taniela Paseka left the field with a suspected MCL injury, and the loss further dented the Sea Eagles’ finals hopes. The match also served as a showcase for the upcoming Perth franchise, with coach Mal Meninga leading a fan “Bear Walk” and unveiling the new red‑and‑black home jersey. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Melbourne Storm rout Manly Sea Eagles 42-20 in Perth, crushing finals hopes Melbourne Storm erased a 14‑0 deficit to beat Manly Sea Eagles 42‑20 in Perth, leaving Manly 9‑11 and needing four wins for finals; coach Kieran Foran apologised, and Nick Meaney was perfect from the boot. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melbourne-storm-rout-manly-sea-eagles-42-20-in-perth-crushing-finals-hopes ### 2026-07-30: Melbourne Storm and Canterbury Bulldogs team lists ahead of NRL showdown Melbourne Storm and Canterbury Bulldogs announce team lists, with the Storm missing Grant, Hughes and Munster and debuting Hayden Watson; Bulldogs return Kurt Mann and field Stephen Crichton. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melbourne-storm-and-canterbury-bulldogs-team-lists-ahead-of-nrl-showdown --- Cite as: Melbourne Storm 2026 season injuries and results. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/melbourne-storm-2026-season-injuries-and-results