The current situation for the Melbourne Storm is becoming increasingly dire.
They face two unprecedented challenges if they hope to reclaim their competitive edge, while teams like the Tigers, Titans, and Cowboys are performing well.
This article delves into the crucial statistics from yet another captivating weekend of rugby.
Storm in distress
Melbourne experienced their fourth consecutive defeat this weekend in a heavy loss to the Warriors.
This unfortunate streak marks only the second time in over a decade that they have lost four matches in a row.
Their total of 132 points conceded over these four games is the highest since 2001.
Moreover, the 86 points allowed over the past two weeks is unprecedented during the Bellamy era.
Historically, no team has won a premiership after conceding 50 points in a game, as the Storm did last week.
Additionally, no squad in the modern NRL era has claimed a premiership after enduring four straight losses in a season.
The dynasty appears to be hanging by a thread.
In a silver lining for the Warriors, they not only marked their highest-ever score against the Storm but also broke a dismal 17-game losing streak against them.