Canberra defeated Melbourne 26-22, marking the Storm's fifth consecutive loss and worst start under coach Craig Bellamy. Injuries affected Canberra's victory.
Melbourne's worst start to an NRL season under coach Craig Bellamy has continued as they suffered a fifth-straight defeat, a 26-22 loss to Canberra at GIO Stadium.
But the Raiders may have to count the cost of the victory, after inspirational captain Josh Papali'i and centre Matt Timoko picked up injuries.
Experiencing their equal-worst start to a campaign through six games since 2001, Friday night's result means the Storm (2-5) have lost five games in a row for the first time since 2012.
Canberra centre Simi Sasagi mixed style with substance to power his side to victory, taking intercepts, scoring a try, producing an extraordinary pass to set up an Ethan Strange four-pointer and running for 182 metres.