Melbourne Storm is the first team into next week's NRL grand final after thumping Manly 40-12 in their semifinal last night.

Melbourne now get the opportunity to claim a legitimate title against either the Rabbitohs or Bulldogs next weekend, after their 2007 and 2009 titles were stripped over salary cap breaches.

The second semi-final is on tonight between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs

Story by: Aliki Bia