LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Melbourne's Harold Matthews and SG Ball squads journeyed across the Tasman to take on the young Warriors in Round 5, and the outcomes were a mixed bag, according to melbournestorm.com.au.
In a gritty showdown, the Storm's U17 team couldn't snatch a win on New Zealand soil as they aimed to kick off their 2025 season with a victory.
The Melbourne squad got off to a flying start, putting themselves in a promising position early on when Wivenshalom Tyrell notched up his fourth try of the season.
The first half was a real tug-of-war, with the teams deadlocked at 8-8 going into the break.
Unfortunately, a try right after halftime gave the Warriors the lead, and a final try just before the whistle widened the gap, leaving the young Storm players to play catch-up till the end.
The U17s will be back in Victoria this weekend, facing off against Penrith at Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows on Saturday.
It's a chance for the Storm to regroup, come back stronger, and show what they're made of on home turf.
Time to dig deep and show their true colors on the field.