Hughes hurt in mega hit to Storm's premiership push
Hughes left the field early in the second half clutching at his left shoulder, after attempting to make a tackle on James Tedesco.
Storm medical staff confirmed the reigning Dally M Medallist would be sent for scans.
Hughes was hurt when he reached out to stop the Roosters fullback with his outstretched left arm, before landing on it. He appeared in immediate pain.
Adding salt to the visitor's wound will be the fact the play was immediately called up for an obstruction, with Melbourne awarded a penalty.
The third-placed Storm have a difficult run home, including another game against the Roosters, a clash with Penrith and Canterbury to go with two matches against Brisbane.
Hughes had earlier set up one of Melbourne's first-half tries, grubber-kicking for Josh King before they went to the break trailing 18-16.
Melbourne's premiership hopes have taken a seismic hit after Jahrome Hughes dislocated his shoulder against the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Hughes left the field early in the second half clutching at his left shoulder, after attempting to make a tackle on James Tedesco.
Storm medical staff confirmed the reigning Dally M Medallist would be sent for scans.
Hughes was hurt when he reached out to stop the Roosters fullback with his outstretched left arm, before landing on it. He appeared in immediate pain.
Adding salt to the visitor's wound will be the fact the play was immediately called up for an obstruction, with Melbourne awarded a penalty.
The third-placed Storm have a difficult run home, including another game against the Roosters, a clash with Penrith and Canterbury to go with two matches against Brisbane.
Hughes had earlier set up one of Melbourne's first-half tries, grubber-kicking for Josh King before they went to the break trailing 18-16.
Melbourne's premiership hopes have taken a seismic hit after Jahrome Hughes dislocated his shoulder against the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Hughes left the field early in the second half clutching at his left shoulder, after attempting to make a tackle on James Tedesco.
Storm medical staff confirmed the reigning Dally M Medallist would be sent for scans.
Hughes was hurt when he reached out to stop the Roosters fullback with his outstretched left arm, before landing on it. He appeared in immediate pain.
Adding salt to the visitor's wound will be the fact the play was immediately called up for an obstruction, with Melbourne awarded a penalty.
The third-placed Storm have a difficult run home, including another game against the Roosters, a clash with Penrith and Canterbury to go with two matches against Brisbane.
Hughes had earlier set up one of Melbourne's first-half tries, grubber-kicking for Josh King before they went to the break trailing 18-16.
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