Just ask South Sydney.

The Rabbitohs were on the receiving end of a 50-point drubbing a week ago, Addo-Carr scoring six tries in Melbourne's victory.

In doing so, the winger became the first player since Newtown's Jack Troy in 1950 to achieve the feat.

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This week it's St George Illawarra's turn to shut down the NSW star, Mikaele Ravalawa handed the task of lining up opposite Addo-Carr.

It's one many players would dread, but not the Dragons Fijian flyer. Instead, the winger is eager to outpoint his rival in his return from a two-week suspension.

"It's good being back in the side," Ravalawa said.

"I watched (last week's Storm) game, I can't wait to play against [Addo-Carr] this week to challenge myself."

Ravalawa's one-on-one battle with Addo-Carr comes as the Dragons resume their rivalry with the Storm.

From the joint-venture's first season, the two clubs have played out numerous memorable battles.

Melbourne claimed the early dominance, winning the 1999 grand final and eliminating St George Illawarra in the 2006 preliminary final.

Overall, the Storm have won 26 of the 39 games between the two clubs, the Dragons prevailing 11 times.

With a 28% winning percentage, St George Illawarra's record against Melbourne is worse than against any other team in the competition.

The Dragons did triumph in their most recent encounter, winning 30-22 in the final round of the 2020 season.

Sunday will mark a new test, the Storm missing Harry Grant and Cameron Munster, but welcoming back star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.

New coach Anthony Griffin has not been shy about his goal since taking charge of the club. He wants St George Illawarra to be elite.

There's no better indicator of where a team sits than a clash with Melbourne and it's a test the players are looking forward to.

"We've only been going nine weeks, but at times we've been able to compete really hard with the top top-four sides," Griffin said after last week's win over Canterbury. "We competed with the Roosters for a half and we beat Parramatta, we're still building towards that.

"Melbourne are the form team in the competition at the moment. The way they took apart South Sydney the other night, it will be a good test for us. It's a test we need. To take us to another level, you've got to be able to compete at that level."

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