Melbourne have secured a NRL preliminary finals berth with a pulsating 16‑10 win at AAMI Park, forcing defending premiers North Queensland into a do‑or‑die clash next weekend with Brisbane.
It was some revenge on for the Storm, who last season were sent crashing out in their preliminary final against the Cowboys at the same venue.
They will enjoy a week off as North Queensland host the Broncos.
In another match last night, the Sharks beat the Raiders 16-14.
The Bulldogs will play the Panthers at 6.10 tonight.
