Storm
36
Match Complete
Cowboys
20
70 | V. Holmes | |||
69 | V. Holmes | |||
C. Smith | 68 | |||
J. Hughes | 67 | |||
62 | K. Feldt | |||
58 | V. Holmes | |||
57 | E. Marsters | |||
C. Smith | 46 | |||
C. Munster | 44 | |||
C. Smith | 39 | |||
C. Munster | 37 | |||
C. Smith | 27 | |||
J. Addo-Carr | 26 | |||
C. Smith | 15 | |||
T. Fa'asuamaleaui | 13 | |||
C. Smith | 10 | |||
N. Asofa-Solomona | 9 | |||
4 | H. Tabuai-Fidow |
6 | Tries | 4 | ||
6 | Conversions | 2 | ||
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Melbourne Storm look to keep the pressure on Penrith for the minor-premiership, when they welcome the North Queensland Cowboys to the Sunshine Coast. Join The Roar for live scores from 4:05pm (AEST).
The Storm produced a typically clinical performance last time out, downing Souths 22-16 in Sydney. Craig Bellamy’s side is finally getting healthy troops back, and look an ominous premiership threat.
The Cowboys avoided a ten-game losing streak with a drought-breaking one-point win over the Dragons. Inching over the line at home against the Dragons is a positive step for this team, but the celebrations are unlikely to continue this week.
North Queensland are still without forwards leader Jason Taumalolo, and backline leader Michael Morgan. For Melbourne, Ryan Papenhuyzen has been rested with Nicho Hynes given another chance to impress at the back.
The Cowboys got their win last week, and will play with energy and enthusiasm here. However, they now face much more ruthless opposition.
The Storm are a perfect four from four at their temporary home. Expect another comfortable Melbourne win in this one.
Kick-off: 4:05pm (AEST)
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium
TV: Channel Nine, Fox Sports
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, NRL Live Pass
Odds: Storm $1.10, Cowboys $7
Storm
1. Nicho Hynes, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Brenko Lee, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Cameron Smith, 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenneath Bromwich, 13. Tino Faasuamaleaui
Bench/Reserves: 14. Ryley Jacks, 15. Darryn Schonig, 16. Albert Vete, 17. Isaac Lumelume, 18. Tom Eisenhuth, 19. Sandor Earl, 20. Tui Kamikamica, 21. Max King
Cowboys
1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Reuben Cotter, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Gavin Cooper, 12. Mitchell Dunn, 13. Josh McGuire
Bench/Reserves: 14. Daejarn Asi, 15. John Asiata, 16. Tom Gilbert, 17. Corey Jensen, 18. Shane Wright, 19. Jake Graville, 20. Ben Hampton, 21. Peter Hola
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