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Melbourne Storm
66
Match Complete
Wests Tigers
16
| 76 |  | D. Nofoaluma | ||
| N. Hynes |  | 71 | ||
| J. Hughes | | 70 | ||
| 66 | | L. Brooks | ||
| 66 | | L. Garner | ||
| 57 | | L. Brooks | ||
| 55 | | T. Talau | ||
| N. Hynes | | 51 | ||
| H. Grant | | 50 | ||
| T. Eisenhuth | | 47 | ||
| R. Smith | | 44 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 43 | ||
| J. Hughes | | 41 | ||
| F. Kaufusi | | 37 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 29 | ||
| R. Smith | | 27 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 17 | ||
| N. Asofa-Solomona | | 15 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 14 | ||
| D. Finucane | | 12 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 10 | ||
| C. Munster | | 9 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 6 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 4 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 3 | ||
| B. Smith | | 2 |
| 12 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 9 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 15 continues tonight when the Melbourne Storm host the Wests Tigers at Sunshine Coast Stadium looking to retake top spot on the ladder. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:35pm (AEST).
Whilst the Panthers suffered from the Origin series in recent weeks, the Storm just seem to keep motoring along. Whether it’s depth, systems or a combination of both, Penrith’s hold on the minor premiership is suddenly shaky, and Craig Bellamy’s goal of back to back premierships is very real.
Last weekend, they were simply a class above the Warriors at Gosford. Brandon Smith and Jahrome Hughes are likely to be a constant for the Storm during the Origin series, whilst Nicho Hynes continues to shine as Ryan Papenhuyzen’s replacement.
Christian Welch is expected to return after a head knock suffered in Origin 1, with Nelson Asofa-Solomona replacing the injured Jesse Bromwich. Tui Kamikamica is named to start from the bench, while George Jennings returns to the wing after a short term injury.
At half time last weekend, the Tigers were a chance. Down 14-6 against the Eels, the game remained in the balance after Parramatta had dominated possession in the first half. As it played out, possession didn’t swing and the Tigers suffered a heavy defeat.
However, the Tigers have been more competitive in recent weeks, including a win over a weakened Panthers outfit the weekend before State of Origin 1.
Moses Mbye has been named to return at five eighth, whilst Ken Maumalo will make his debut for the club after playing for the Warriors against the Storm last weekend. James Roberts moves into the centres, with Adam Doueihi not recovering sufficiently from a head knock.
Prediction:
The Melbourne Storm are unbeaten on the Sunshine Coast and I expect that record to stay intact tonight.
They are almost full strength this week and should have too much firepower for a Tigers side that are struggling to keep in contact with the top 8.
Melbourne Storm by 26
Kick-off: 7:35pm (AEST)
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast
TV: Fox League
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go, 9Now
Odds: Storm $1.03, Tigers $11.25 (odds via PlayUp)
Storm
1. Nicho Hynes, 2. George Jennings, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 9. Brandon Smith, 10. Christian Welch, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Tom Eisenhuth, 13. Dale Finucane (c)
Bench/Reserves: 14. Harry Grant, 15. Tui Kamikamica, 16. Chris Lewis, 17. Aaron Pene | 18. Jordan Grant, 21. Dean Ieremia
Tigers
1. Daine Laurie, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Tommy Talau, 4. James Roberts, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Moses Mbye, 7. Luke Brooks, 8. James Tamou (c), 9. Jacob Liddle, 10. Alex Twal, 11. Luke Garner, 12. Luciano Leilua, 13. Joe Ofahengaue
Bench/Reserves: 14. Stefano Utoikamanu, 15. Shawn Blore, 16. Tom Amone, 17. Alex Seyfarth | 18. Michael Chee Kam, 20. Fetalaiga Pauga
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