Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL

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Manly enter another era without their Turbo boost against the Melbourne Storm.

Start date/time: Sunday 6th April, 2025: UK – 7:05am / Local – 5:05pm / US ET – 2:05am / Saturday 5th April US PT – 11:05pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – Kapo Sports / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms

Manly Sea Eagles Team News: Changes aplenty for the Sea Eagles ahead of clash with bitter rivals

Lehi Hopoate takes over from Tom Trbojevic at fullback (MCL knee 3-4 weeks), Clayton Faulalo goes onto the wing and Josh Aloiai (AC joint 1-2 weeks) is replaced by Nathan Brown.

Squad: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Clayton Faulalo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Nathan Brown 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Aaron Schoupp 19. Jakob Arthur 20. Dean Matterson 21. Caleb Navale 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Melbourne Storm Team News: Storm sweat on availability of reigning Dally M winner

Jahrome Hughes (wrist) has been named on the extended bench and will be given right up until kickoff to prove his fitness. However, his inclusion may well be gamesmanship from Coach Craig Bellamy.

Tyran Wishart is listed as the starting halfback at this stage.

Squad: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Grant Anderson 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Lazarus Vaalepu 18. Joe Chan 19. Kane Bradley 20. Sualauvi Faalogo 21. Moses Leo 22. Jahrome Hughes

Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm Prediction

Manly head into this match full of confidence winning three of their first four on the young season. The Storm juggernaut hit a road bump against the Dragons last week in less-than-ideal conditions.

Traditionally this matchup at Manly’s home venue has always proven to be a tough one and nothing less is expected this time around. The Sea Eagles have won three straight at home against the Storm and with the Cherry-Evans contract scenario still to be finalised it remains to be seen if that distraction will impact their play.

With good weather in the forecast expect both teams to play an expansive brand of football. Look for Haumole Olakau’atu on the right hand edge for Manly to make life difficult for the Storm outside backs. From a Melbourne perspective, Ryan Papenhuyzen has been in fine try scoring form early in the season and he will look to continue at a ground he's very familiar with.

We expect a tight battle early with more points to flow in the second half as the game opens up.

Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm Tip: Melbourne Storm to Win