LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In Junior Report: Round 15, the Melbourne Storm U21s faced a challenging match against the Canberra Raiders at Seabrook Reserve, resulting in a disappointing loss of 4-46.
This performance stood in stark contrast to the team's strong form throughout the season.
The young squad struggled from the beginning to keep up with the Raiders' intensity and failed to regroup after halftime, unable to showcase their typical gameplay.
The Storm's Jersey Flegg side could only manage a single try, while the Raiders excelled across the board.
Despite the harsh outcome, coach Russell highlighted that the team's response following the match demonstrated their resilience, even as he acknowledged that the performance fell short of their usual standards.