Storm Surge Shakes Eels in Thrilling NRL Clash
Well, if you missed the Parramatta Eels taking on the Melbourne Storm tonight, let me walk you through what turned out to be a cracking game of rugby league. It was a match packed with momentum swings, slick plays, and a few standout moments that are already doing the rounds.
Things kicked off with the Storm making their intentions pretty clear. Eliesa Katoa was the first to strike, giving Melbourne the early edge. It was a strong start for the Storm—fast, clinical, and aggressive in the first 20 minutes. They dominated possession and field position, keeping the Eels on the back foot.
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But Parramatta didn’t stay down for long. Around the 25-minute mark, Josh Addo-Carr—yep, the Foxx—put the Eels on the scoreboard in his own unique way. Instead of his trademark aerial finish, he kept low, burrowed under, and got the try. It was a bit unconventional, but that’s 151 career tries for him now. He just knows how to find the line, even when the play looks like it’s going nowhere.
By the 32-minute mark, things were all tied up at 4-all, and you could feel the intensity lift. Parramatta had found their rhythm and started matching Melbourne’s tempo. The Storm weren’t playing poorly, not at all—it was just that the Eels had lifted their game. For a while, it looked like this one was going to turn into a real back-and-forth battle.
Then came a moment of brilliance from Harry Grant. With Melbourne pressing again, Grant took control from dummy half and absolutely read the play perfectly. He slipped a beautiful pass to Tui Kamikamica, who crashed over untouched. You could see that one unfolding just seconds before it happened—pure Storm class. That try pushed them ahead to 10-4 just before halftime.
Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses also had a bit of a showdown, and that was worth the watch. Two elite playmakers going head-to-head, both trying to steer their sides and outsmart each other. And speaking of milestones, Luke Brooks hit his 250th game—a huge achievement that didn’t go unnoticed.
All in all, it was a high-quality contest, with the Storm just showing a bit more polish when it mattered. Parramatta definitely showed promise and proved they can lift when tested, but it was Melbourne who walked away with the upper hand this time.
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