Junior Male Report: Round 3

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 11:27 AM

Melbourne Storm’s male U17 and U19 teams travelled to Newcastle last weekend to take on the Newcastle Knights in Round 3 of junior competition.

It was a mixed weekend for Storm, with the SG Ball side securing a narrow victory, while the Harold Matthews team went down in a tough contest.

SG Ball (U19)

Storm’s U19 side faced a challenge on the road in Round 3, narrowly securing a 28–24 win over the Knights.

The first half was a tight contest, with Melbourne crossing for three tries to take a slight 16–10 lead into the break. The U19s continued their momentum in the second half and were able to hold off a challenge from the Knights to seal the win.

Lockyer-Azile Foliola was a standout, scoring two tries, while Riley Brannock was strong with the boot converting three important kicks.

Storm’s SG Ball side has made a strong start to the season and remains undefeated, sitting second on the ladder. They will look to continue their form this weekend in Round 4.

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 21 Feb

Full Time

Knights

Storm

Venue: Lakeside Sporting Complex, Raymond Terrace

Team Stats Play by Play

Harold Matthews (U17)

Storm’s U17 side also faced the Knights on Saturday but unfortunately went down 28–6.

It was a tough afternoon for the young group as they came up against an undefeated Knights outfit. Jeremy Lasei scored Melbourne’s lone try in the second half.