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FIRST-game hero Kurt Mann may be called upon to weave some more magic in the coming weeks with Melbourne Storm facing a backline shortage.
The 21-year-old was outstanding on debut on Saturday night, scoring the match-winning try in Melbourne's dramatic come-from-behind win over Manly.
But the win was soured somewhat by on-field reports to superstar Billy Slater and five-eighth Ben Hampton.
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Both will know their fate on Monday after Slater was put in the book for a high hit on David Williams and Hampton for a dangerous throw on Tom Symonds.
It came just days after back up five-eighth Cody Walker tore his hamstring when on the verge of his NRL debut.
Fellow playmaker Ben Roberts remains one to two weeks with a knee injury.
Centre Justin O'Neill has undergone ankle injury and won't return until late in the season.
Billy Slater goes on report after a tackle on David Williams. Source: Getty Images
A serious backline reshuffle looms if Melbourne's worst fears are realised before Friday night's big test against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.
Mann could be part of that reshuffle given he is more suited in the halves, despite debuting in the centres on Saturday night.
"Back when I was 16 was the last time I've played in the centres except for the last 2 weeks in the NSW Cup," Mann (below) said. "I thought I'd be waiting around until State of Origin time to get a crack, but I got in early so it was good.
"I am happy to play anywhere, I just want to play first grade footy so I'll play anywhere if I have to."
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The young Queenslander was the toast of Storm fans when he swooped upon a Cooper Cronk cross-field kick to score the match-winner against Manly.
The modest Mann said it was a moment he would not forget.
"It was pretty unbelievable I don't know what to say, I was in the right place, right time I guess," said Mann.
"I assumed he (Cronk) was going to kick and he kicked it my way. I just chased like there was no tomorrow.
"He is probably the best kicker in the game and I was just lucky to be there."
The Storm celebrate Mann's late match-winner. Source: News Corp Australia
Mann was a late inclusion for Melbourne, replacing Mahe Fonua in the starting side.
He didn't disappoint — recording 65 metres and making 23 tackles for the game.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy ensured a nervous week for the youngster when he told him on Tuesday he would be playing.
"I slept very uneasy (on Friday night) I can tell you that," said Mann.
"(The day of the game) I was at home and didn't say much, all my family was down from Queensland and I just sort of sat and kept to myself all day.
"I was really nervous at the captain's run, I didn't want to touch the ball but (senior players) kept me calm and showed me the ropes."
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