The hosts’ win offers them a two-point cushion on Wigan Warriors, who journey to Catalans Dragons on Saturday.
Hull KR subsequent go to second-placed Wigan in a vital fixture on Friday, whereas play-off candidates Salford noticed their top-six hopes undergo a blow following this defeat at Craven Park.
Broadbent’s opener for the Robins got here courtesy of a intelligent kick from Niall Evalds, nonetheless, Lewis missed the extras.
Salford didn’t take lengthy to reply as Mellor began a flowing transfer between Jayden Nikorima and Kallum Watkins, who then teed up Ethan Ryan down the fitting to return the ball for Mellor to go over.
Lewis later kicked a penalty to degree the scores and added a decisive 40-20 deep into the Salford half which led to Whitbread’s strive. That additionally got here after he was initially dispossessed earlier than he regained the ball to dot down.
Rovers then hit their stride, as Lewis raced in by means of a spot for his or her third strive, with Broadbent touching down from Matt Parcell’s neat kick to spherical off the half.
Quickly after the break, they padded out their lead courtesy of Opacic’s flip and stretch to floor the ball on the road after Peta Hiku weaved by means of the Salford defence within the build-up.
Salford hardly ever threatened after Mellor’s rating and had been additional punished when Litten ran in from dummy half with ease. However they did restore some satisfaction on a chastening night when Macdonald did effectively to seek out the house to run in with 4 minutes left on the clock.