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The Melbourne Storm rebounded from a shock loss last weekend to score a thumping 42 point victory over the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday evening.
Jesse Bromwich with an outstanding performance for the Storm side.
The win has now seen the Storm leapfrog the Bulldogs into 5th position on the ladder.
FINAL SCORE:
Storm 48
Sharks 6
The Melbourne Storm take on the Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park in Round 23 of the NRL. Join The Roar for live Scores and commentary from 5:30pm (AEST).
The Storm were cruising along until the aforementioned loss to the Knights last weekend.
That loss has once again put some pressure on their spot in the Final 8, and a win against the lowly Sharks is a must, particularly if they want to finish in the Top 4.
The Sharks have struggled through a bad season, one that has been made worse by a steady stream of injuries to key players.
They dropped a close game to the Warriors in New Zealand last weekend, and have shown flashes of form during the course of the season.
They would need an almighty effort from every player on the park to get over the top of a determined Storm outfit.
The Storm have no changes from last weekend’s side, with Jordan McLean being added to an extended bench. They should read 1-17 when they take the pitch on Saturday.
Lots of changes for the Sharks, the biggest of them the return of skipper Paul Gallen.
He will slide into the run-on side in the 13 jersey, meaning Tinirau Arona drops back to the bench.
Tim Robinson and Matt Prior will start for the injured Andrew Fifita (arm) and the suspended Sam Tagataese.
Michael Lichaa regains his spot in the run-on side, pushing Pat Politoni back to the bench. Blake Ayshford comes into the side in the 17 jersey.
Prediction
No surprises with this one, the Storm should run out very comfortable winners. If Cooper Cronk continues his recent form, this could become a bloodbath.
Storm by 14.
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