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Melbourne Storm
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Match Complete
Sydney Roosters
8
| C. Munster |  | 63 | ||
| X. Coates |  | 48 | ||
| X. Coates | | 43 | ||
| N. Meaney |  | 35 | ||
| C. Munster | | 33 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 29 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 27 | ||
| 20 | | S. Walker | ||
| N. Meaney | | 18 | ||
| X. Coates | | 17 | ||
| 13 | | S. Walker | ||
| 12 | | J. Paulo |
| 5 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round six of NRL action starts off in Melbourne as the Melbourne Storm host the Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEST).
Following a mini blip where 64 points were conceded across two games, the Storm have gone back to defending their way to victory. With the injury crisis slowly getting better in Melbourne, Craig Bellamy can slowly focus more on his spine combinations having a bigger effect in their attacking sets.
In a huge boost for the Storm, Jahrome Hughes returns from his suspension and slots back in at halfback – meaning youngster Jonah Pezet has to make way and find a spot on the reserves list. Tariq Sims finds himself back on the Storm bench after he was demoted to 18th man last week against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
All is well in Bondi since the Roosters were outplayed against the Dolphins in round 1. Since then, they have had three victories at home, including an impressive come from behind victory against the Rabbitohs in round three.
Joey Manu comes back from suspension and replaces club captain James Tedesco (concussion) at fullback. Terrell May comes in place of Naufahu Whyte (18th man) on the bench, meaning Trent Robinson has the luxury of naming a settled lineup ahead of a huge trip to Melbourne. Brandon Smith has been named to start at hooker, meaning he will face off against his former club for the first time.
Both teams have had a decent enough start to their seasons, and having two of the best coaches in modern day rugby league helps. When these two sides met last time, Robinson came with the perfect game plan in order to neutralise Justin Olam and Brandon Smith for the Storm.
With Manu at fullback for the Roosters, expect Bellamy to conjure up a game plan on Manu being isolated and the Storm halves launching bombs early into their sets and get Will Warbrick involved under the high ball against Manu as much as possible. While Manu is an incredibly talented fullback, the loss of Tedesco will be a hurdle too many. Storm by six.
Venue – AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kickoff – 7:50pm (AEST)
TV – Nine Network, Fox League
Stream – 9Now, Kayo Sports
Odds – Storm $1.74, Roosters $2.10 via Playup
Storm: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tom Eisenhuth 17. Tariq Sims 18. Jordan Grant 19. Grant Anderson 20. Tyran Wishart 21. Jack Howarth 22. Jonah Pezet
Roosters: 1. Joey Manu 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Drew Hutchison 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Jake Turpin 15. Terrell May 16. Corey Allan 17. Fletcher Baker 18. Naufahu Whyte 19. Paul Momirovski 20. Sandon Smith 21. Siua Wong 22. Ben Thomas
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