LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a dramatic night of Rugby League action, Ryan Papenhuyzen found himself at the center of the storm as Melbourne's clash with the Bulldogs unfolded at AAMI Park.
The young fullback faced scrutiny for his hip-drop tackle on Josh Addo-Carr, a move that saw him placed on report and left fans divided.
As the game hung in the balance, it was Addo-Carr's hat-trick that threatened to steal the show for the Bulldogs.
However, a late try from Shawn Blore and a crucial conversion by Nick Meaney saw the Storm snatch a narrow 16-14 victory from the jaws of defeat.
Despite the drama, Papenhuyzen can breathe a sigh of relief as he escaped suspension and instead received a $750 fine for his actions.
The NRL match review committee deliberated and spared him from a ban, allowing him to take the field against the Roosters in Round 7.
Papenhuyzen's night was a rollercoaster of highs and lows, with the fullback scoring the opening try for the Storm before finding himself in the sin bin for a professional foul.
The hip-drop tackle and the subsequent sin-binning divided opinions among spectators, with the tackle on Addo-Carr causing the most controversy.
In the world of Rugby League, drama and debate are par for the course, and Papenhuyzen's actions on Friday night added another chapter to the sport's rich tapestry.
As the Storm look ahead to their next challenge, Papenhuyzen will be eager to put this incident behind him and focus on the battles that lie ahead on the field.