LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Melbourne Storm bounced back with a hard-fought 24-16 victory against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, extending the Rabbitohs' winless streak in Melbourne to 0-20.
Jahrome Hughes was instrumental in the Storm's victory, controlling the game and displaying his class as the Dally M Medal winner.
The halfback's superb wet-weather performance guided his team to victory in front of a sold-out crowd at AAMI Park.
Meanwhile, in an emotional ANZAC Day triple-header, Sandon Smith shone as he led the Roosters to victory over St George Illawarra.
Smith, playing in the five-eighth position, scored two tries, made three line breaks, and provided a try assist in a standout performance in front of over 41,000 fans at Allianz Stadium.
The Rabbitohs fought hard in the game against the Storm but ultimately fell short.
They will now need to regroup quickly before their upcoming Magic Round clash with Newcastle.
Despite their efforts, the Storm's class and Hughes' performance proved too much for South Sydney to handle.
Overall, the Storm's bounce back victory and Smith's standout game were the highlights of an emotional ANZAC Day triple-header.
With Hughes leading the charge, Melbourne secured an important win in front of a passionate home crowd.
The Rabbitohs will need to regroup and refocus as they look to break their winless streak in Melbourne and turn their season around.