LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Melbourne Storm have been left reeling after a historic upset at the hands of the St George Illawarra Dragons.
The Dragons, who hadn't tasted victory in Melbourne since the last millennium, managed to defy the odds and secure a hard-fought 18-16 win at AAMI Park.
In a game where the pressure was on, the Dragons showed true grit and determination to come out on top.
It had been a quarter of a century since they last celebrated a win in the Victorian capital, with even Storm utility Tyran Wishart's father, Rod Wishart, donning the red and white jersey the last time it happened.
With the game hanging in the balance, it was Kyle Flanagan who rose to the occasion, forcing a crucial error from Harry Grant in the final moments to seal the deal for the Dragons.
The win not only ended the drought but also propelled the Dragons back into the top eight, leapfrogging the Dolphins with just five rounds left in the season.
As the Storm lick their wounds and ponder what went wrong, the Panthers are lurking close behind, ready to pounce on any slip-ups and make a late charge for the minor premiership.
It's a tough competition out there, and as they say in the world of Rugby League, it's anyone's game until the final whistle blows.