In what was an incredibly entertaining game, the Gold Coast Titans scored two tries in the final six minutes to pull off a sensational comeback victory over the Melbourne Storm.
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Final score
Melbourne Storm 36
Gold Coast Titans 38
The Melbourne Storm are aiming to improve their standing at the top of the table when they kick-off an epic double-header at Suncorp Stadium against the improving Gold Coast Titans. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 5:30pm (AEST).
Melbourne might be taking a home game on the road to Brisbane, but nothing has phased them so far in 2017.
The Storm have only dropped one of their first nine, against reigning premiers the Cronulla Sharks in shocking conditions.
Craig Bellamy’s men hold the best defensive record in the competition by the length of the straight and, worryingly for opposition teams, are starting to get their attack firing.
Across the first six rounds, they were conceding well under ten points per game, so their struggling attack didn’t matter. But they have scored 84 points in their last three games and the wing combination of Suliasi Vunivalu and Josh Addo-Carr have announced themselves as the best in the competition.
Unfortunately, it’s been a tumultuous week off the field, with Jesse Bromwich being stood down due to alleged drug offences after New Zealand’s Test loss to Australia last Friday. Joining him on the sidelines is Nelson Asofa-Solomona, out with injury. It’s a significant blow, losing arguably their two best forwards.
The Titans haven’t been immune to the drama either, with second rower Kevin Proctor stood down after being picked up in the same incident as Bromwich. Proctor hasn’t been in the same sort of form the Storm duo have though, so it may not be as much of a worry.
They are otherwise at full strength, with the side starting to get their season back on track. Intriguingly, the in-form Tyrone Roberts has been named to play fullback, which shuffles Jarryd Hayne into the centres.
The Gold Coast had just a single victory from their first seven games, however they were without a doubt the unluckiest team in the competition, losing close ones and being struck down by injuries. With Hayne back on the park and not overplaying his hand, it’s taken some pressure off Ashley Taylor and Kane Elgey.
Neil Henry’s men shocked the Sharks a fortnight ago to win away from home, before they turned the screws against the Knights before the rep round, winning by 30. But they are far from out of the woods yet, holding a record of 3-6, but things are starting to turn.
Prediction
I would love to tip the Gold Coast, but Melbourne are the ultimate professionals and their defence could teach Taylor a thing or two about where his game is at. Barring a Hayne miracle…
Storm by 10.
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Duncan Smith
Guest
How can a bloke drop the ball while trying to play it, with 2 mins to go, ahead by2, 10m from own line? WTF
JR Salazar
Guest
Uh Storm, you forgot to actually play today. Smarten up boys and actually play league for a full or you're getting nothing this year.
Joe
Roar Rookie
Absolutely loving the Titans this year. Just a tough team that play to the end regardless of injuries. The Don and Hurrell were the difference and a massive game from Ash Taylor. The new bench forward Morgan was outstanding as well. What a game! The Storm were great in patches but being 2 wins clear removes that defensive hunger they've had. Also missing the big bodies in the middle. I expect they might lose their next game as well if they take this attitude. They thought they had it won at halftime off the back of the big 3 but the Titans have a never say die attitude.
B-Unit
Guest
Yeah that was great awareness.
Scott Pryde
Expert
» Click here to read the full match report Thanks for joining me for The Roar's live coverage of the 2017 NRL Season as the Gold Coast Titans picked up an incredible victory over the Melbourne Storm in one of the best games you are likely to see. Hopefully you enjoyed the call. Zac Gates will be live in about ten minutes with the Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos, so hopefully, we get a third cracker on this Super Saturday. I'll be back at 4pm (AEST) tomorrow for the Sydney Roosters and Parramatta Eels. Bye for now.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Apparently, the news about Jarryd Hayne is good as well. Won't miss any games.
B-Unit
Guest
Hurrell had an up and down game but that was a special effort just to get in the in goal and then to get it down...
Scott Pryde
Expert
The positives just keep coming for the Titans. They have now beaten the Sharks and Storm - last year's two grand finalists in three rounds. This is a side who are going to cause headaches in September. They just don't go away.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Your kidding may be the perfect nickname to sum this up.
Scott Pryde
Expert
13 tries. That's one every 6 minutes and 10 seconds.
Cugel
Roar Rookie
7 years ago they beat the Kniggets by the same scoreline.
Roberto
Guest
They moved aerial specialist Don to cater for Vunivalu on the last restart. Giant killers complete the 2016 finalists double. The big 3 were close to their best, but not good enough.
Your kidding
Guest
Well done Titans.
RBBAnonymous
Guest
Choke of the season. When has Melbourne ever lost leading by 8pts with 5-6 mins left and the other side two interchanges down. They only have themselves to blame.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Thoughts on the game Roarers?
Scott Pryde
Expert
That's the best regular season game I have called. What a sensational game. The Storm will enter the record books for the highest losing score in history.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Guest
Yes - the Titans have got up - with one on the bench against the competition run away leaders the Storm. I don't believe it. How good are they?
Scott Pryde
Expert
FULLTIME Short kick-off and Don was on the wrong side of the park to fly above Vunivalu and take it. The Titans with it into the final half a minute and they play the simplest set in history to pick up one of the most incredible victories you are ever likely to see. One player left on the bench, the Titans were out of that game three or four times, but they have found a way to score two tries in the final six minutes and win. INCREDIBLE. Melbourne Storm 36 Gold Coast Titans 38
M.O.C.
Roar Guru
AWESOME TITANS!
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Guest
Anthony Don is God