Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights

Melbourne have beaten Newcastle in an entertaining clash to continue their charge up the ladder. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Melbourne have used a shattering season-ending injury to star winger Xavier Coates as a spur for their thrilling 32-30 victory over Newcastle, taking a second big scalp in as many weeks.

In an action-packed Friday night match at AAMI Park, the Storm continued their climb back up the competition ladder with the win following last round's victory over the Sydney Roosters.