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Storm's NAS eyes long-term back-row shift

Nelson Asofa-Solomona might make his switch to Melbourne's second row permanent next year. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

He was already one of the most intimidating men in the NRL, but Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona has only seemed scarier in recent weeks after shifting to the second row.

Usually a prop, the 200cm, 120kg behemoth has looked a complete wrecking ball on the right edge against Penrith and Brisbane, pumping out 145m running, 70m post-contact, eight tackle busts and 2.5 offloads per game.

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