22 Jul 2008

Storm overcome fiery Dragons

12:39 pm on 22 July 2008

The Melbourne Storm maintained their second place on the National Rugby League ladder with a 26-0 win over St George Illawarra on Monday night in Melbourne.

Midway through the first half a huge brawl erupted, stopping the match for several minutes, and three players were sent off. And soon afterp lay resumed, the Dragons prop Jason Lyles was sent off for kicking an opponent in a scrum.

Manly are on top of the table, two points clear of the Storm, and Cronulla, who are third on points dfifferential.

The Warriors are ninth equal on points, one point outside the top eight.