Melbourne Storm have secured the 2017 NRL minor premiership after defeating Newcastle this afternoon.
After a shaky start conceding the first try and prop Jesse Bromwich being sin-binned for a personal foul, the Storm recovered to win 44-12 over the Knights.
This takes their win/loss record to 18-4, three wins clear of the second placed Brisbane with two home-and-away fixtures to be played.
Melbourne finish the regular season with two games at AAMI Park against the Rabbitohs next week, followed by the Raiders in round 26.
Ladder (19/8/17)
Team (W-L) Points
1. Storm 18-4 40
2. Broncos 15-7 34
3. Roosters 14-7 32
4. Eels 14-8 32
5. Sharks 13-8 30
6. Panthers 12-9 28
7. Manly 12-9 28
8. Cowboys 12-9 28
9. Dragons 11-11 26
10. Raiders 10-11 24
11. Rabbitohs 9-13 22
12. Warriors 7-15 18
13. Bulldogs 7-14 18
14. Titans 7-15 18
15. Tigers 6-15 16
16. Knights 5-17 14