The Manly rugby league side has boosted its NRL minor premiership hopes but still left the door open for Melbourne to reclaim it after a 34-16 win over Penrith.
The result means the Storm need to beat South Sydney by more than 26 points tonight to claim back-to-back minor premierships.
Meanwhile Cronulla has jumped to second place after a 28-22 win against North Queensland.
But the Sharks are likely to drop back to third depending on the Melbourne/Souths result.
The loss leaves North Queensland in danger of collecting the wooden spoon if the Bulldogs somehow manage to upset the Raiders in Canberra today.
