LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a thrilling Round 23 clash against the Panthers, melbournestorm.com.au is reporting on the impressive stats from the game.
Young Tonumaipea, who has returned to the starting side for the second consecutive week, showcased his skills at left centre.
In just his fourth NRL game this season, Tonumaipea made an impact by scoring one try, making two linebreaks, and executing three tackle breaks.
This performance adds to his impressive track record of scoring four tries in his last six games played over the past two seasons with the Storm.
Despite the chilly conditions at BlueBet Stadium, the Storm's defensive stocks remained strong, making a whopping 380 tackles.
Their tackle efficiency throughout the game was an impressive 90% across the full 80 minutes.
The Storm's commitment to their defensive game plan was evident as they did not take a backwards step against the Panthers.