Jahrome Hughes placed on report for high contact in Storm's win over the Eels
Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has put on another playmaking masterclass but will have a nervous wait after he was put on report in his side's win over the Eels.
In the 50th minute of the second half, Hughes made head to head contact as he rushed out of the line to tackle opposition number Daejarn Asi.
Hughes wasn't initially penalised until the Bunker intervened with referee Liam Kennedy saying the halfback needed to have "onus" because he rushed out of the line.
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Hughes and captain Harry Grant both argued the call with the former stating he didn't initiate the contact. Nonetheless, the halfback was placed on report.
Jahrome Hughes was placed on report for head to head contact. Nine
In Clint Gutherson's 200th match, the Eels started strong with Jake Tago going over early.
Melbourne then hit back through Grant Anderson, but the Eels had an 8-6 lead when Sean Russell dived over in the corner.
"They've obviously lifted for Gutherson's 200th, this is a different team to we've seen the last two months," Andrew Johns said on Nine's coverage.
However, the fun was over for the Eels when Harry Grant scored in the 29th minute after a Shaun Lane error, as Cam Munster came on to make his comeback from injury.
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Melbourne then received a major boost right on half-time when Tago was sin binned for a professional foul with the away side taking the two points to lead 14-8.
The Storm eventually capitalised on the one-man advantage when Will Warbrick scored after a Hughes short side play in the 46th minute.
Hughes was then placed on report moments later, but it didn't stop the Storm's momentum.
Tyran Wishart and Ryan Papenhuyzen both scored over the next 20 minutes to extend the lead to 32-8.
The Eels grabbed a consolation try just before half time as Bryce Cartwright's flick pass put Russell over for a double with the Storm finishing 32-14 winners.
"A successful return for Cameron Munster ... looked very dangerous ... I think Craig Bellamy will be happy his star number six is back on the field," Billy Slater said on Nine.
