LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
NRL fans expressed disbelief over Latrell Mitchell's exceptional performance as the injury-stricken Rabbitohs pushed the Melbourne Storm to a golden point, while Craig Bellamy was seen losing his temper in the coaching box.
The Storm entered the match as strong favorites, bolstered by players like Harry Grant and Cameron Munster after their State of Origin victory.
Early on, Grant scored a try, followed quickly by Jahrome Hughes, which seemed to dim the Rabbitohs' hopes.
Facing a long list of injured stars, Wayne Bennett's side appeared overmatched.
However, Mitchell showcased his prowess, orchestrating the game to bring the Rabbitohs back into contention.
He set up three tries for Alex Johnston with precise cutout passes, showcasing the Storm's struggle to contain him.
The match intensified when Tyrone Munro scored the Rabbitohs' fourth try, igniting fan excitement.
After the Storm took a 24-20 lead via a try from Tyran Wishart following a brilliant solo run, it looked like the Rabbitohs would falter with time running out.
Yet, with five minutes remaining, they capitalized on a Storm error.
Mitchell, sensing an opportunity, charged downfield and, noticing Ryan Papenhuyzen out of position, executed a long grubber kick that perfectly set up Munro.
This moment exemplified Mitchell's status as one of the game's most formidable players, rallying his team and leaving fans in awe of his impressive performance against fierce competition.