A historically tough trip for the Wests-Tigers against Melbourne Storm after having won only a single match from ten attempts - but it was the visitors who started the better on Monday.

In an absorbing low-scoring first half, Billy Slater was clinical but it would take until just before half time for the hosts to open their account. The Tigers though, were up for the fight against the premiers and with no try six minutes into the second half they would be rewarded in the 51st minute. But, with their backs against the wall, back-to-back tries saw Melbourne regain the ascendency. While Slater and Robbie Farrah almost went toe-to-toe, it was the Storm who threw the final punch. Final Score Storm 26 Wests 12.