Newcastle Knights lost 32-14 to Melbourne Storm, despite early strong plays and two tries from Dom Young.
In a hard-fought NRL match, the Newcastle Knights were defeated 32-14 by the Melbourne Storm at McDonald Jones Stadium, with 21,017 fans in attendance.
After a recent loss to Canberra, the Knights started strong, dominating early play despite the Storm taking the lead through a Nick Meaney penalty goal.
The Knights quickly responded, showcasing a well-executed backline play that allowed Dom Young to score the first try by chipping over Meaney.
Maintaining their momentum, Young scored again, putting the Knights ahead 8-2, thanks to their solid defensive efforts throughout a fluctuating first half.