The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs marked their 2000th first-grade game with a thrilling 30-20 victory against the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium.
This win ended a tough five-game losing streak, showcasing the team's resilience.
Debuting off the bench, 21-year-old Jed Reardon, son of Bulldogs great Steve, made the occasion even more special.
After the match, a heartfelt moment unfolded as Jed embraced his father in the stands before Steve joined him on the field.
Matt Burton delivered an outstanding performance, racking up two linebreaks, seven tackle busts, 252 run metres, and 341 kick metres.
Bronson Xerri also shone brightly, contributing with a try assist, two linebreaks assists, and impressive stats of 239 metres from 20 runs.
The Storm started strong, with Moses Leo scoring two early tries within the first twelve minutes.
Despite losing star second-rower Jacob Preston to a broken forearm, the Bulldogs regrouped.
They responded with a try from Enari Tuala, assisted by Lachlan Galvin, boosting the score to 12-6 after Matt Burton's conversion.