Melbourne have upset the Minor Premiers to secure a home Preliminary Final.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Ferguson is tackled on the last. Melbourne win!
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Cronk aims the ball into touch but the Roosters come up with possession.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Hastings bombs, but as he has done all night Cameron Munster does a wonderful job at the back.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Kenny-Dowall makes a strong run up to the 40 metre line.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Cronk is taken on the last by his opposite number.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
The Storm will start a set on halfway.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
MALONEY KNOCKS ON!
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Smith finds touch for the Storm. The Roosters to start a set from 20 metres out.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Maloney bombs for Matt Duffie, who cleans up well for the Storm.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Big hit on Issac Liu by Dale Finucane.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
Napa takes the first run of the set.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
From the sideline, Maloney nails the kick.
Melbourne Storm 20-18
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Blake Ferguson. Kick to come.
IT'S NOT OVER YET! Ferguson crashes over, there's still time for the Roosters!
Melbourne Storm 20-16
The Roosters get the ball back from a short kick-off.
Melbourne Storm 20-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Cameron Smith has had some important kicks in his career, but from the sideline the Storm captain puts Melbourne up by 8.
Melbourne Storm 20-12
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Tim Glasby. Kick to come.
He's only scored five tries in his career, but that one may be the most important of Tim Glasby's career. Storm lead 18-12 with a kick to seal the match.
Melbourne Storm 18-12
Matt Duffie has batted the ball back, and Tim Glasby may have scored the try that will seal the match for the Melbourne Storm.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
Jake Friend back on for the Roosters.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
Hastings bombs, but Munster does a marvellous job to take the ball in-goal.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
Cameron Smith has thrown two consecutive passes which have been questionable at best.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
Hastings bombs and Cameron Munster does a good job to gather possession.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.
From the sideline, Maloney hits the right upright. No goal and Melbourne lead by two.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
With some sensational footwork, Michael Jennings has bamboozled the Melbourne defence, before Jackson Hastings chips across field to put Kenny-Dowall over for a try.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Kick to come.
Out of nowhere, the Roosters have pulled off one of tries of 2015.
Melbourne Storm 14-12
Cronk's kick goes dead. Both playmakers haven't had a great night with the boot tonight.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
Maloney's kick rolls over the dead ball line. Melbourne off the hook.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
Maloney finds touch 25 metres out from the Melbourne line.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
The Roosters get a much-needed penalty.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
Blake Green puts in a great kick to find touch 20 metres out from the Roosters line.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
Mitch Aubusson is operating out of dummy half with Jake Friend off the field.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
Cameron Smith kicks long down field, but the Roosters come up with possession.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
The Roosters don't look to be playing anywhere near their ability, but it's only a six point game.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
Tim Glasby replaces Jordan McLean.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
Cooper Cronk drills the ball into touch.
Melbourne Storm 14-8
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Smith has trouble adding the extras. It's a six point game, while the Storm look to take an early field goal?
Melbourne Storm 14-8
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Kurt Mann. Kick to come.
In what may be his final game before joining the Dragons in 2016, Kurt Mann scores to give Melbourne the lead. 12-8 KTC.
Melbourne Storm 12-8
Kurt Mann has scored, but we'll check with the video. It looked as though the makeshift winger didn't go into touch.
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Tuivasa-Scheck has given the Storm a huge chance to take the lead.
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Kenny Bromwich take his first run for Melbourne.
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Maloney punts the ball over the sideline.
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Issac Liu makes a nice run for the Roosters.
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Tuivasa-Scheck is taken just short of his own in-goal.
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Matt Duffie has no problem catching a Maloney high ball in-goal.
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Kane Evans is dragged down 20 out from the Melbourne line.
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Tupou carts the ball up the Roosters 20 metre line.
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SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL MELBOURNE STORM
Penalty goal attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
Smith converts, scores are back level.
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Melbourne get a penalty and elect to level to scores at 8-all.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Matt Duffie is tackled by Tuivasa-Scheck 10 metres out.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Maloney bombs, Matt Duffie catches. Melbourne start a set 30 metres out for their own line.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Daniel Tupou muscles his way out of the in-goal to prevent a line drop out.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Asofa-Solomona takes the ball into the Roosters half.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Roger Tuivasa-Scheck has knocked on in-goal, line drop out for the Storm.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
BIG NEWS: Marika Koroibete is out for the remainder the night with an achilles laceration - Kurt Mann moves to the wing, Tohu Harris shifts to centre.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Matt Duffie gets a penalty for the Storm.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
James Maloney hoists the ball into the air, but Cameron Munster is able to clean up for Melbourne.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Cameron Smith kicks off and Matagi takes a charge into the Storm forward pack.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Cameron Munster takes the final run of the first half with the Roosters leading 8-6.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Matt Duffie can't hold onto a pass from Will Chambers that would've put Melbourne over for a try.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Matt Duffie makes a great diving tackle on Michael Jennings close to halfway.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Jackson Hastings comes up with possession.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Kevin Proctor is able to dive on a loose pass close to the Roosters tryline.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Melbourne get a penalty and will start a set 25 metres out.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Michael Jennings loses the ball over the line after Jackson Hastings put in a terrific kick in-goal.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Suaia Matagi makes his first involvement of the night.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Dale Finucane also on for the Storm.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
Nelson Asofa-Solomona is on for Melbourne.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney adds the extras. 8-6 Roosters.
Sydney Roosters 8-6
James Maloney elects to take the two points to give the Roosters the lead.
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Penalty to the Roosters on the last tackle.
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Maloney is cut down by Kurt Mann 10 metres out.
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Kane Evans takes a charge for the Roosters.
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The Roosters are awarded a line drop out after the ball came into contact with Cameron Munster's knee.
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Issac Liu on for the Roosters.
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Friend chips ahead, but the Storm are able to start a set inside their own half.
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Cooper Cronk bombs for Matt Duffie, but Daniel Tupou is able to come up with possession.
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Hinchcliffe makes a strong run inside the Roosters 10.
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Jackson Hastings can't get out of his own in-goal. Play will resume with a line drop out.
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Blake Green goes close to the Roosters tryline.
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Michael Jennings loses the ball. Melbourne will get a chance to threaten the Roosters with a set on halfway.
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Kurt Mann makes a mistake. The Roosters get another opportunity close to halfway.
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Boyd Cordner pops an offload for Tuivasa-Scheck, but the Roosters fullback knees the ball dead. Missed opportunity for the Roosters there.
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Tim Glasby is on for the Storm.
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The Roosters get a penalty.
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The Roosters were expected to struggle following the departure of Sonny Bill Williams last year, but with the emergence of Sio Siua Taukeiaho, the minor premiers have more than filled the void.
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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
From next to the posts, Maloney levels the scores at 6-all.
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TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Siosiua Taukeiaho. Kick to come.
In his first year with the Roosters NRL squad, Siosiua Taukeiaho has scored his second try of 2015.
Melbourne Storm 6-4
Taukeiaho is close to the line. The referee has ruled No Try, but we'll check to see whether the big man has scored.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Blake Green loses the ball in-goal. Roosters to get the ball back from a line drop out.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Maloney delivers a cut-out ball for Michael Jennings, but the Storm are able to clean up the Roosters centre.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Shaun Kenny-Dowall has no problem coming up with the ball after a misguided kick from Cooper Cronk.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Will Chambers into a bit of space.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
Aidan Guerra concedes a penalty. Melbourne find touch 35 metres out from their own line.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
The 40/20 comes to nothing as Cameron Munster loses the ball early in the set.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
40/20 MELBOURNE STORM
Blake Green kicks a 40/20.
The Melbourne 5/8 comes up with a major play.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith successful.
From the sideline, Cameron Smith puts the ball between the posts. 6-0 to Melbourne.
Melbourne Storm 6-0
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Marika Koroibete. Kick to come.
First blood to Melbourne. Great work by the Storm to shift the ball to the left, allowing Koroibete to use his speed to get over for his 16th try of 2015.
Melbourne Storm 4-0
Marika Koroibete is over in the corner. We'll check the video to confirm the decision, but the Fijian flyer looks to have scored the first try of the night.
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Jake Friend is able to dive on the ball after it deflected off the posts.
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Cameron Munster tries to breach the Roosters defence, but the minor premiers are up to the challenge.
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Sam Moa loses the ball allowing Will Chambers to start a set close to halfway.
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James Maloney earns a line dropout. Big chance for the Roosters to post opening points.
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Aidan Guerra attempts to put Blake Ferguson into a gap, but the Storm are able to defuse the situation.
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Cooper Cronk loses the ball inside the Roosters half. Roosters with a scrum feed.
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Jackson Hastings chips for Daniel Tupou, but Matt Duffie flies high to give the Storm a 20 metre re-start.
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Sam Moa draws a penalty after Ryan Hinchcliffe was deemed to have held on to long.
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Cooper Cronk bombs but Shaun Kenny-Dowall is on the spot to clean up.
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The Roosters kickoff and the finals are underway.
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After starring for the Raiders in the 2012 finals series, Blake Ferguson will be looking to make a statement for the Roosters. Having experienced a tumultuous past two years, Ferguson will be out to cap off an impressive return season by helping the Bondi club progress to the Preliminary Final with victory tonight.
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Tonight marks an important milestone for Melbourne five-eighth Blake Green who will play his first NRL finals match since 2008. In his first season back in the NRL after a four year stint with Hull KR and Wigan in the English Super League, Green will be a major player for the Storm as they look to avenge their disappointing exit from the finals in 2014.
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These two sides have met once before in a finals match; in 1998, the Roosters pulled off a 26-12 win over the Storm at Olympic Park.
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Cameron Munster, Kurt Mann and Nelson Asofa-Solomona will make their NRL finals debuts for the Storm. Melbourne will be aided by the experience of Cameron Smith, who will play his 26th finals match, making him the most experienced finals player in the competition alongside Brisbane's Corey Parker.
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For the Roosters, former Warriors Sio Siua Taukeiaho and Suaia Matagi will make their finals debut; while 12 players who were apart of the Preliminary Final loss to the Rabbitohs will feature in tonights match.
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Melbourne have made a few slight changes - Dale Finucane returns after a month-long stint on the sideline with injury, while Jordan McLean starts ahead of Tim Glasby.
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The Sydney Roosters will be 1-17, despite reports that Mitchell Pearce would make an early return from injury. Jackson Hastings will remain at halfback alongside James Maloney who avoided suspension after being cited for a trip during last week's win over South Sydney.
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The loser will face off against the winner of tomorrow nights elimination final between St. George Illawarra and Canterbury.
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In the first match, minor premiers the Sydney Roosters do battle with the defiant Melbourne Storm at Allianz Stadium for a place in the Preliminary Final.
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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of the 2015 NRL Finals Series. After 26 rounds; 8 teams have been eliminated, 8 remain and only 1 will claim the prestigious title of Premiers in the first weekend of October.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Jason Walsh, Nick Beashel
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Ben Galea
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (18)
Tries: Siosiua Taukeiaho, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Blake Ferguson
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (2/3)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (1/1)
MELBOURNE STORM (20)
Tries: Marika Koroibete, Kurt Mann, Tim Glasby
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Cameron Smith (1/1)