The Melbourne Storm have staged a second half comeback to pip the Canberra Raiders by four points.
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The Raiders went into half-time with a 10-2 lead but the Storm showed their class with two quick tries to win the game.
In a low-scoring game, the penalty kicking of Cameron Smith proved crucial.
Canberra’s Jeremy Hawkins touched down first in the right corner.
The Raiders were in control in the first half and looked comfortable at the break. But the Storm came out renewded.
First Will Chambers put Mahe Fonua over with a fantastic offload.
Then Melbourne flung the ball around, kicked several times and managed to find a hole in Canberra’s defence. It was absorbing stuff and gave the Storm a vital lead.
The visitors held on bravely for the rest of the half and took home the win.
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