LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Junior Report: Round 14
The Melbourne Storm U21s solidified their top position in the Jersey Flegg ladder with a decisive 32-16 victory over the Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park.
Coach Mark Russell's team staged a remarkable second-half comeback, scoring 22 unanswered points after trailing 16-10 at halftime, marking their third consecutive win.
The match commenced with an electric start as Storm took an early lead just two minutes in, with centre Mitchell Jennings scoring the first try.
This play was set in motion by a wide ball from Hugo Peel, which reached winger Amaziah Murgha, who then executed a clever inside offload.
Midway through the first half, the game shifted as the Panthers quickly responded with two tries, taking a 10-4 lead.
Storm managed to close the gap with a try from Cooper Clarke in the 34th minute, successfully converted by Dylan Brettle, which trimmed the score to 10-12.
Before halftime, the Panthers scored again, heading into the break with a 16-10 advantage.
The second half was dominated by Storm, showcasing their resilience and skill.