McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 5 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 9, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm Odds
Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm Preview
A mismatch looks like materialising on Saturday afternoon, when the Raiders host the Storm.
I personally don’t rate the Raiders in 2022, and I thought that all of their weaknesses were exposed by a Manly side who is yet to be anything near their best, in Round 4. This is a ‘home’ game for them, but it will actually be contested in Wagga, and that is another genuine hit to their chances.
For their abilities, I thought that the Storm were a little shaky through the first three Rounds, but they were nearly back to their best in a pleasing 44-0 thrashing of the Bulldogs in Round 4. They are flying high, and I am confident that they will dominate this match as well.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.24 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Ryan Papenhuyzen at $7.75.
Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm Teams
Raiders team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Semi Valemei 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Brad Schneider 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Elliott Whitehead 14. Matt Frawley 15. Emre Guler 16. Adam Elliott 17. Corey Horsburgh 18. Xavier Savage 19. Ryan Sutton 20. James Schiller 21. Harry Rushton 22. Jarrod Croker 23. Trey Mooney 24. Peter Hola
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Nick Meaney 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Josh King 14. Brandon Smith 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Trent Loiero 17. Tepai Moeroa 18. Tyran Wishart 19. Chris Lewis 20. Marion Seve 21. Jayden Nikorima 22. Jordan Grant 23. William Warbrick 24. Sualauvi Faalogo