At AAMI Park on Sunday, the Melbourne Storm defeat the depleted Wests Tigers in a match that proves decisive early. Multiple outlets report the Tigers are unable to recover after being outplayed in the opening stages, with the Storm building a lead they maintain through the remainder of the contest. The result snaps a losing streak for Melbourne, returning momentum for the Storm after recent setbacks. For Benji Marshall’s men, the loss has significant ladder implications: the Tigers drop to sixth place. The reporting agrees on the overall flow of the game—an early Storm burst and limited time for Wests Tigers to respond—rather than focusing on a closely contested finish. While the sources provided do not include detailed scoring sequences, try counts, or specific standout performances, they converge on the same key points: the Tigers are depleted, the Storm start strongly, Melbourne halt its run of defeats, and Wests Tigers finish the round in sixth position.