LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In Round 16 of the Junior Report, the Melbourne Storm Under-21s bounced back with a solid 42-18 victory against the Cronulla Sharks.
Head Coach Mark Russell expressed satisfaction with the team's response, emphasizing their focus on maintaining a consistent performance throughout the game following last week's results.
The Storm took an early lead, scoring three tries in the first half and going into halftime ahead 14-0.
This momentum carried into the second half, where they added five more tries to secure the win.
Talas Abell, making his Jersey Flegg debut, stood out with a strong 60-minute effort in the middle, finishing with a try and earning recognition as one of the best players on the field.