The Sydney Roosters' lower grade teams faced disappointment against Melbourne squads ranked lower on the ladder.
Last Saturday, the 4th-placed Roosters experienced a staggering 60-6 defeat to the last-placed Storm in Melbourne, trailing 24-0 at halftime.
Missing key players Egan Butcher, Cody Ramsey, and Reece Foley due to NRL duties, alongside injured teammates, the Roosters struggled, even as the Storm dealt with their own absences.
Melbourne's complete dominance was evident, scoring 10 tries and dismantling the Roosters' left-side defense. With 11 errors and only a 65% completion rate, it was a match the Roosters would rather forget.
Hooker Benaiah Ioelu contributed significantly with 49 tackles, while right winger Tom Rodwell gained 183 meters. The Roosters' solitary try came early in the second half from Darcy Smith, marking his first NSW Cup try.
This victory marked only the Storm's third win of the season, with former Roosters player Josh Durkin playing a key role, scoring nine successful goals.
Following this defeat, the Roosters have slid to 6th place, gearing up for a match against the 2nd-placed North Sydney Bears next Sunday.