<p>Four pointer:</p> <p>- &nbsp; Brisbane's Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam both suffer freak hamstring injuries in the same play.</p> <p>- &nbsp; Selwyn Cobbo also left the field late with a suspected hamstring injury.</p> <p>- &nbsp; Storm claim top spot on NRL ladder after ultimately winning 22-2 against the Broncos.</p> <p>- &nbsp; Brisbane’s top four hopes now in tatters with both halves set for a stint on the sidelines.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Melbourne Storm secured a 22-2 victory against the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park on Thursday night, propelling them to the top of the NRL ladder.</p> <p>While the scoreline tells one story, the bigger narrative for Brisbane revolves around a bizarre series of injuries that could significantly impact their season.</p> <p>&nbsp;In a cruel twist of fate, halfback Adam Reynolds and five-eighth Ezra Mam both suffered hamstring injuries in the same play, while attempting to chase down Storm winger Xavier Coates after an intercept.</p> <p>The incident occurred in the 21st minute and it was apparent it was going to be a long night for the Broncos as their six and seven hobbled off with three quarters of the game still to go.</p> <p>Brisbane coach Michael Maguire expressed his disbelief at the situation, saying, "It was crazy, to be honest. I've never experienced that, but to the players' credit, I felt they handled it really well."</p> <p>The Broncos' injury woes didn't end there, with recently recalled winger Selwyn Cobbo also leaving the field late in the match with a suspected hamstring issue.</p>

<h2>Melbourne's Dominance Over Brisbane Continues</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Storm's victory at AAMI Park further solidified their stranglehold over the Broncos, with Brisbane now winless at the venue for nine years.</p> <p>Despite a valiant effort from the injury-plagued visitors, Melbourne's clinical performance proved too much to handle.</p> <p>The home side's rock-solid defence proved crucial in their 22-2 triumph, extending their impressive record against the Broncos to 17 wins from their last 18 encounters.</p> <p>As the NRL season heats up, Melbourne's climb to the top of the ladder sets the stage for an exciting run to the finals.</p> <p>However, their reign may be short-lived, with the Canberra Raiders having the opportunity to reclaim the lead in their<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nrl/predictions/raiders-vs-sea-eagles-round-23-2025-tips"> upcoming clash against Manly.</a></p> <p>For the Broncos, the road ahead looks challenging as they await scan results for their injured trio.</p> <p>The extent of these injuries could significantly impact their aspirations for a top four finish and their performance in the crucial closing rounds of the season.</p> <p>Can the Broncos defy the odds and rally to make the top four and potentially line up a shot at the premiership? See where they are sitting in the outright betting for a top four finish below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>NRL Top Four Finish Odds</h2>