Rugby League News

Canberra defeated Melbourne 26-22, marking the Storm's fifth consecutive loss and worst start under coach Craig Bellamy. Injuries affected Canberra's victory.

The Canberra Times

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.

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The Melbourne Storm face potential fifth straight loss against the Raiders, despite a strong historical record at GIO Stadium.

Fox League

The Melbourne Storm are staring down the barrel of extremely unfamiliar territory as they sit in 13th, and are met with the possibility of five-straight losses if they go down to the Canberra Raiders tonight.

Melbourne are coming off their first loss against the Warriors in 17 games last week, but history is on their side in the nation's capital tonight.

The Storm haven't lost to the Raiders at GIO stadium since 2016, however they will be wary of a Raiders side coming off a tight win against South Sydney last week.

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