The Melbourne Storm are the first team through to the NRL grand final after a thumping 48-18 win over the Sydney Roosters, but face a nervous wait after Nelson Asofa-Solomona was put on report for a high shot.

Sydney-born Harry Clarke has claimed the world title in men's downhill skateboarding less than eight months after a near-death experience. He hopes his win will help get the sport included in the Olympics.

Sydney is hopeful star ruck Ally Morphett has suffered further aggravation to her troublesome foot in her return AFLW game after her teary third-quarter exit added injury to insult as the Swans were overrun by the Western Bulldogs.

Fremantle holds off the challenge of a relentless St Kilda unit to secure an 11-point victory at Moorabbin Oval, while Essendon and Collingwood also come away with wins.

The Wallabies again run the gauntlet on Saturday night when they attempt to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand after a 27-match winless run.