A brave young Storm side pushed the Bulldogs all the way before falling short in a chaotic Friday night battle.With Hughes ruled out late, Watson stepped into the halves, Wishart moved to hooker and King took the captaincy.

Salmon crossed twice, Sua was electric and Hinchey celebrated his first NRL try—but costly errors and missed opportunities ultimately proved the difference.

We break down the debutants, the controversial moments, Storm’s impressive patches and where it all slipped away.

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