How the Roosters beat Storm in NRL final

SNAPSHOT: ROOSTERS V STORM NRL PRELIMINARY FINAL:

* Result: Sydney Roosters defeated Melbourne 14-6 at the SCG.

* Key moment: The sin-binning of front-row counterparts Sio Siua Taukeiaho and Nelson Asofa-Solomona within the first 20 seconds for slapping set the tone for a physical and tense contest.

* Judiciary watch: Roosters - Zane Tetevano (high tackle), Luke Keary (high tackle).

* Injuries: Roosters - Mitch Aubusson (concussion); Storm - Felise Kaufusi, Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion).

* What's next: The Roosters will meet Canberra in next Sunday's grand final at ANZ Stadium, while Melbourne begin preparations for next season.