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Melbourne Storm
24
Match Complete
Wests Tigers
12
| N. Meaney |  | 65 | ||
| 55 |  | A. Doueihi | ||
| 54 |  | A. Koroisau | ||
| N. Meaney | | 39 | ||
| C. Munster | | 38 | ||
| J. Olam | | 33 | ||
| 31 | | A. Doueihi | ||
| 29 | | A. Kepaoa | ||
| N. Meaney | | 25 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 23 | ||
| W. Warbrick | | 18 | ||
| N. Meaney | | 5 |
| 4 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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It’s a bottom-five clash at AAMI Park as the Melbourne Storm host the Wests Tigers at AAMI Park. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6pm (AEDT).
With a host of injuries and key players leaving for other clubs, the Storm have had an uncharacteristic and terrible start to the 2023 NRL season.
They have failed to complete above 85% during any game this season, while missing 15+ tackles per game. Despite getting Cameron Munster back, the Storm will be without Jahrome Hughes after the halfback failed to have his suspension overturned at the judiciary.
Youngster Jonah Pezet is likely to slot in at halfback and after an impressive debut last week. Pezet’s confidence will do wonders for Munster, letting him focus on his own game while the rookie aims to control the contest with his kicking game.
After all the hype surrounding the Tigers and how they were getting the old gang back together, it’s been nothing but all talk and no action.
The Tigers have completed at less than 75% per game, while making an average of 15.3 errors. Confidence is low in Tiger Town and a trip to Melbourne could make things harder for them. Former Storm loanee David Nofoaluma has been dropped, with Tim Sheens changing his spine and backline to accommodate Brandon Wakeham in the halves.
Isaiah Papali’i is back from his suspension, adding some much needed firepower in the pack.
Prediction
Both sides are desperate in search of a victory. But more importantly, they are aiming for a complete performance. This is the Tigers first trip to AAMI Park since 2019, where they narrowly lost 24-22 while winning 10-8 the year before.
I look at match-ups to see where games could be won. And for this clash, that’s the battle of the dummy halves between Api Koroisau and Harry Grant. Koroisau has struggled to have a huge impact, while Grant has been the shining light in a slow start for the Storm.
I see Grant winning that battle, and helping the Storm get back to winning ways.
Storm by 2
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kickoff: 6pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox League
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Storm $1.34, Tigers $3.30 – odds 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. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tariq Sims
Interchange: 17. Bronson Garlick 18. Tom Eisenhuth 19. Grant Anderson 20. Aaron Pene 21. Sualauvi Faalogo 22. Jonah Pezet
Tigers
1. Adam Doueihi 2. Charlie Staines 3. Brent Naden 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Daine Laurie 15. Alex Twal 16. Shawn Blore
Interchange: 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Starford To’a 19. Joe Ofahengaue 20. Justin Matamua 21. David Nofoaluma 22. Jake Simpkin
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