Ryan Papenhuyzen exploded into State of Origin contention with a four-try, 36-point masterclass as the Melbourne Storm demolished the Wests Tigers 64-0 in Magic Round, equalling their biggest-ever winning margin.
Papenhuyzen scored a double in the opening 10 minutes, had a hat-trick by the 20-minute mark, and added a fourth after halftime, taking his season tally to 12.
The Storm, stung by a public spray from coach Craig Bellamy after a poor loss, responded with ruthless precision, ending the Tigers’ finals hopes.
