Suncorp Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 23 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 7:55 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 19, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm Preview
A huge Friday night battle in the context of the scramble for finals seedings, with the fourth-placed Melbourne Storm just two points in front of the sixth-placed Brisbane Broncos. But the home side has a big hoodoo to overcome here.
The Storm are on an 11-match winning streak against the Broncos and have lost just four of the last 32 clashes between the fierce rivals. The smallest margin in the teams’ last 10 encounters is 10 points, though the Broncos were spirited in a Reynolds-less 32-20 loss at AAMI Park in Round 15.
Meanwhile, the Broncos haven’t beaten the Storm at home since 2009.
The Broncos halted a worrying two-game slide – losing to the Tigers and Roosters by 13-plus – by accounting for the battling Knights 28-10. Selwyn Cobbo bagged a hat-trick as his combination with Adam Reynolds reignited, while Ezra Mam stood out once again.
The Storm have won three on the trot since their four-game losing streak, making an impressive statement with a 16-0 shutout of the under-strength Panthers. Cameron Munster’s switch to fullback was the catalyst for Melbourne’s win for the second week in a row.
With Jahrome Hughes returning, Cooper Johns drops out of the 22 altogether. Nick Meaney is named at fullback with Munster in the No.6. Marion Seve (hamstring) is out, bringing Young Tonumaipea into the team at centre. The Broncos are unchanged.
This should be a belter with both sides desperate for the two points but coming off fairly scratchy recent form overall. But the Storm’s psychological edge in this rivalry should get them over the line at Suncorp Stadium.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.48 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Nick Meaney at $12.50.
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm Teams
Broncos team: 1. Te Maire Martin 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Delouise Hoeter 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Jake Turpin 15. Rhys Kennedy 16. Corey Jensen 17. Ryan James 18. Jordan Pereira 19. Cory Paix 20. Tyson Gamble 21. Xavier Willison 22. Zac Hosking
Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Young Tonumaipea 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Tom Eisenhuth 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Josh King 14. Brandon Smith 15. Tui Kamikamica 16. Chris Lewis 17. Tyran Wishart 18. Alec MacDonald 19. Jayden Nikorima 20. Grant Anderson 21. Jordan Grant 22. Trent Loiero