While the clubs are no longer arch-enemies, Melbourne veteran Christian Welch isn't expecting Cronulla to back down in their NRL final at AAMI Park.

Minor premiers Melbourne have kept Cronulla scoreless in an imposing second-half to win their qualifying final at AAMI Park 37-10.

Minor premiers Melbourne have kept Cronulla scoreless in an imposing second-half to win their qualifying final at AAMI Park 37-10.

The Melbourne Storm host the Cronulla Sharks in Week 1 of the 2024 NRL Premiership Finals at AAMI Park, Melbourne.

The Melbourne Storm host the Cronulla Sharks in Week 1 of the 2024 NRL Premiership Finals at AAMI Park, Melbourne.

The Melbourne Storm host the Cronulla Sharks in Week 1 of the 2024 NRL Premiership Finals at AAMI Park, Melbourne.

The Melbourne Storm host the Cronulla Sharks in Week 1 of the 2024 NRL Premiership Finals at AAMI Park, Melbourne.

Skipper Harry Grant has scored a hat-trick of tries, with Melbourne roaring home to down Cronulla 36-10 in their NRL qualifying final.

Skipper Harry Grant has scored a hat-trick of tries, with Melbourne roaring home to down Cronulla 36-10 in their NRL qualifying final.

A Harry Grant hat-trick helped ensured that the Storm captain’s 100th NRL appearance would be in a grand final qualifier after demolishing...