LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Melbourne Storm have once again showcased their dominance in Round 1 with a record-breaking 23rd straight win, keeping alive their impressive streak.
The clash against the Eels was highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if the Storm could continue their winning ways.
The Storm's incredible run dates back to 2023, when they secured a thrilling golden point victory over Parramatta.
This time, history repeated itself as the Eels were no match for the Storm, who delivered a sensational performance with 10 tries in front of a roaring crowd of 23,369.
In a display of sheer determination and skill, Melbourne's Jack Howarth made a stunning play, running 45 metres before setting up Jahrome Hughes for the final try.
With Nick Meaney's successful conversion, the Storm sealed a commanding 56-6 victory.
Stay tuned for more electrifying moments and nail-biting action in the 2025 Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog as teams battle it out on the field, fighting for every inch and leaving it all on the pitch.