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It’s the return rubber of the most controversial game of the year, as the St George Illawarra Dragons take on the Melbourne Storm. Join The Roar for lives scores and commentary from 7:00pm AEST.
The last time these sides met, the Storm sealed victory with a last-gasp try from a play that was allowed to continue despite the final siren having sounded.
The aftermath of the incident, the NRL admitted that the Dragons had been robbed of a victory.
The Dragons have dropped their bundle after a promising start to the season, though they did get an important win over the Titans last weekend.
Still, they currently sit in 13th, and the finals are becoming a pipe dream for the Red V.
The Storm are playing much better than expected without the services of Cooper Cronk, though they still sit outside the top eight. They come into this one off a 26-point win over the Eels at AAMI Park.
The Dragons have one forced change, with Trent Merrin set to miss out after sustaining a leg injury last weekend. Dan Hunt and Jack Stockwell have been added to the squad, but expect Hunt to be the man to take Merrin’s spot.
The Storm have no outs, with Bryan Norrie and Ryan Hoffman set to start. Jordan McLean and Tohu Harris will drop to the extended bench, joining Tim Glasby and Joel Romelo.
Prediction
After the controversy that surrounded the last match, which the Dragons should have won, the Red V will be very keen to avenge that loss with a big win.
Unfortunately, I can’t see that happening, as the Storm have too much class across the park.
Storm by 8.
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