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Four-try Johnston closes on record but Storm pip Souths

South Sydney's Alex Johnston scores one of his four tries in their golden-point loss to Melbourne. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Alex Johnston is on track to break the NRL's try-scoring record this season but his four tries were not enough to prevent Ryan Papenhuyzen icing Melbourne's extra-time defeat of South Sydney.

Fullback Papenhuyzen sealed the Storm's 25-24 win with his second attempt at field goal in the 84th minute, booting the ball over from 20 metres out at Accor Stadium on Saturday night.

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