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The Titans kicked off the scoring in the second half, courtesy of a pinpoint grubber to find Brian Kelly.
But Storm star Cameron Munster stole the show, scoring his third try to complete a hattrick and make the score 28-14.
MATCH CENTRE: Melbourne Storm vs Gold Coast Titans, live scores, teams
Cameron Munster has scored again to complete a stunning hattrick.
The Storm fullback held the ball up, dancing past the Titans defenders to score his third try of the game.
“He makes it look effortless, second hattrick of his career and a timely one,” Dan Ginnane.
44TH MINUTE
AJ Brimson has delivered a pinpoint grubber to open the scoring in the second half, finding Brian Kelly.
Jahrome Hughes has remained off the field after halftime due to a shoulder injury, with Tyran Wishart slotting into the halves.
“All of a sudden the Titans are up and about,” Dan Ginnane said.
30TH MINUTE
Titans forward Herman Ese’ese scored his side’s second try, charging onto an AJ Brimson short ball to spark a comeback.
“What is going on?” Dan Ginnane said.
“Hasn’t been fancy but it has been strong and powerful,” Shane Flanagan said.
But, Storm gun Cameron Munster stopped Holbrook’s side in their tracks, slicing through to score his second.
15TH MINUTE
After making a late switch to fullback, Cameron Munster has crossed for his side’s second try of the night to make the score 10-0.
Halfback Jahrome Hughes put in a cross-field kick, finding Munster flying high to score untouched.
“I think he will like the challenge at fullback,” Shane Flanagan said.
“This is ominous,” Dan Ginnane said.
Only moments later, backrower Kenny Bromwich crossed for a four-pointer of his own before Titans gun Beau Fermor scored the Titans first.
10TH MINUTE
Storm debutant David Nofoaluma has come desperately close to scoring only seven minutes into the Titans contest, before the returning Xavier Coates crossed.
After arriving in Melbourne last week, the 28-year-old almost opened his scoring tally for his new club.
Gold Coast winger Jojo Fifita swiped at the veteran’s hands to dislodge the ball.
But, only moments later Harry Grant spotted winger Xavier Coates in space finding his man to score untouched.
“Finally Melbourne have it,” Dan Ginnane said.
“Just too good, Harry Grant, knew he had it,” Shane Flanagan said.
PRE-MATCH WRAP
Craig Bellamy is set to unleash his new look backline against a struggling Titans outfit.
Young Tonumaipea returns to the NRL after a 1,483 days hiatus, having last played in the first grade competition for the Gold Coast in 2020.
Meanwhile, mid-season recruit David Nofoaluma will make his debut for his new club on the wing, alongside Cameron Munster who made a late switch from the halves.
Cooper Johns has slotted into five-eighth, while Tyran Wishart has moved to the bench.
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MATCH CENTRE: Melbourne Storm vs Gold Coast Titans, live scores, teams
Holbrook’s Titans have struggled so far in 2022, but the Gold Coast side will be looking to young gun Jayden Campbell to provide spark from the back.
AJ Brimson also makes up a new halves pairing with Tanah Boyd, who will play in the No.7 jersey.
As it stands, the Titans sit outright last on the competition ladder recording only three wins in 2022 — and with another defeat at the hands of the Storm could find themselves even further away from the pack.
15th place Tigers take on the Knights, who sit in 14th place, and with a win could cement a two-win gap in the wooden spoon race.
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