The Melbourne Storm have scored a record win over the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League, while the Canterbury Bulldogs thrashed the Parramatta Eels 28-4.
The Parramatta Eels were no match for the Canterbury Bulldogs Photo: Photosport
The Storm did their best to make sure captain Cameron Smith's 300th NRL game was one to remember with a record 52-10 victory over Penrith.
The skipper became the first Storm player to reach the elite milestone and was able to celebrate in style at AAMI Park.
It was the biggest win of the NRL season, eclipsing the previous best margin by two.
After four successive losses heading into the match, the 10-try romp looked a return to Melbourne's glory days, when they were almost unstoppable on their home turf.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs ran away with their game at Sydney's ANZ Stadium, with a 28-4 thrashing of the Parramatta Eels.
Former Kiwis front-rower Frank Pritchard scored a double for the Bulldogs.
Parramatta now need to win all of their final seven matches to ensure a final eight playoffs spot.
To make matters worse for the Eels, Corey Norman is set for a month-long stint on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in the second half.
And Parramatta forward David Gower was put on report in the first half for dangerous contact in a tackle on Brett Morris.
The win should ensure Canterbury remain in the top eight at the end of round 19.
Kiwis star Kenny-Dowall investigated by police, stood down from Warriors game
Meanwhile, the immediate playing future of the Sydney Roosters' Kiwis centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall is uncertain with an Apprehended Violence Order filed against him by former partner Jessica Peris.
Kiwi and Roosters back Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Peris is the daughter of Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris, who is now a federal senator.
Jessica Peris attended Maroubra Police Station late Thursday night to apply for the AVO. The pair split about three weeks ago, after living together for 18 months.
"An investigation is underway following a number of allegations that were made to police. It would be inappropriate to comment further," a spokeswoman for NSW Police said.
The Roosters released a brief statement with no indication as to whether 27-year-old Kenny-Dowall would be stood down from the club's NRL clash with the Warriors at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
"The Sydney Roosters are aware of the allegations concerning Shaun Kenny-Dowall," it said. "As it is a police investigation, the club will be making no further comment at this time."
The NRL also confirmed it had been informed of the matter.
The New Zealand Test star has been a strong contributor for the Roosters this season, scoring eight tries in his past six games and is on track to break the club record of 139 tries set by former skipper Anthony Minichiello.
Just two months ago, Kenny-Dowall signed a two-year extension to stay at Bondi.