After shutting down James Tedesco, Melbourne now face the task of containing another State of Origin fullback, Kalyn Ponga, to keep alive their remarkable record against Newcastle.
The Storm didn't give NSW custodian Tedesco an inch to move as they banked an 18-4 win over the Sydney Roosters last round, and confront a similar challenge against the Maroons' No.1 at AAMI Park on Friday night.
They have a long-standing dominance over the Knights in Melbourne, unbeaten since 2015, and have won 13 of their last 15 clashes.
But with Newcastle sitting fourth on the ladder and on a four-game win streak, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is aware this match presents a strong chance for the visitors to bust the hoodoo.
