Munster and Hughes masterclass takes Storm past Sharks and into grand final

• Melbourne defeat Cronulla 22-14 at AAMI Park

• Halfback pairing have too much for valiant opponents

The valiant Sharks kept coming for the Storm, but brilliance from Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes and resolute defence secured Melbourne another berth in the grand final after a compelling, high -quality prelim on Friday at AAMI Park won by the home side 22-14.

Hughes was influential throughout, having overcome a fractured arm just to be named and then surviving a brutal high shot that left him bloodied, to prove his class against a fierce adversary. Midway through the second half, Sharks' five-eighth Braydon Trindall rushed out of the line and collected the Storm playmaker, who came up with a mouth dripping red. Despite protests, Trindall stayed on the field.