Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Sport
Melissa Woods

INSANE: Hat trick hughes makes statement in storm show | Vintage Vibes

Jahrome Hughes bagged a hat-trick to help Melbourne into their first grand final since 2020. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

It could be made official next week but Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has laid claim to recognition as the game's best player with a star showing in the Storm's NRL preliminary final win.

The favourite to win the Dally M Medal on Wednesday night, Hughes was already being celebrated at AAMI Park on Friday night as his hat-trick of tries helped set up a 48-18 victory over the Sydney Roosters.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.