Melbourne Storm thump Canberra Raiders 30-10 to reach NRL grand final, Cameron Smith chaired from the field

The Melbourne Storm have reached their fourth grand final in the past five years, riding a powerful first-half performance to a 30-10 win over Canberra.

But perhaps the biggest moment of the night came after the game was already decided, with Cameron Smith chaired from the field in an apparent farewell to the fans at Lang Park.

He got a standing ovation and waved to the crowd as he left the field in the 75th minute, before being hoisted onto the shoulders of Jesse Bromwich and Dale Finucane and carried through a guard of honour as they left the field.

Speculation has been rife as to whether the 37-year-old will go around again in 2021 and the post-match theatrics were the best indication that this season may be his last.

After the game he…