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Defiant Storm thrash Warriors
Melbourne Storm fans were rewarded for turning out to support their team with a 40-6 thrashing of the New Zealand Warriors.
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Fans show their support for the Storm.Credit:Getty Images
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Melbourne Storm players stand for the minute silence.Credit:Getty Images
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Fans show their support for the Storm.Credit:Getty Images
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Adam Blair of the Storm is tackled.Credit:Getty Images
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A Warriors fan holds up a wooden spoon for the Storm.Credit:Getty Images
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The Warriors try to slow down their opponents by bringing down Brett Finch.Credit:Getty Images
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Melbourne Storm fans show their support for the club during their first match since their competition points were stripped for salary cap breaches.Credit:Getty Images
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The Storm's Cameron Smith dives over the line.Credit:Getty Images
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The Storm celebrate Matt Duffie's try. They went into half-time with a 22 point lead on the Warriors.Credit:Getty Images
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Supporters offer encouragement to Storm players. The team was stripped of their 2007 and 2009 titles, fined $1.6 million and had all the points they have and will earn this season docked.Credit:AFP
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Bill Slater attempts to elude a tackle.Credit:AFP