Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm – Qualifying Final – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm on and what time does it start? Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm will take place on Friday 8th September, 2023 – 10:50 (UK)
Where is Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm taking place? Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm will take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia
Where can I get tickets for Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches
What channel is Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
BRISBANE BRONCOS
- Brisbane Broncos’ decision to rest their key men backfired last week as they fell to defeat against Melbourne Storm which ultimately cost them the minor Premiership.
- The Broncos will hope it eventually pays off as they seek a greater prize and they will come into this buoyed by the return of Adam Reynolds and Patrick Carrigan who have managed to overcome knocks.
Starting 13: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 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. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Keenan Palasia Reserves: 18. Corey Oates 19. Martin Taupau 20. Corey Jensen 21. Jock Madden 22. Tristan Sailor
MELBOURNE STORM
- Melbourne Storm earned a confidence-boosting success as they got the better of the Broncos last week to seal their top four spot and they will hope to repeat that feat.
- The Storm also fielded a weakened side last week but got the job done to make it four straight wins and they have been boosted by the return of Jahrome Hughes and Harry Grant with the pair named despite being in some doubt with injuries.
Starting 13: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Marion Seve 4. Young Tonumaipea 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 Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Tom Eisenhuth 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Ryan Papenhuyzen Reserves: 18. Tyran Wishart 19. Tariq Sims 20. Tepai Moeroa 21. Reimis Smith 22. Grant Anderson
THE PREDICTION
Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm will get the NRL finals underway in what should be a ding-dong battle at Suncorp. The two teams met last week but the make-up of their respective 17s will look very different this time out. Both will fancy their chances of prevailing here but while the Broncos boast home advantage and have been the more consistent of the two teams this year, the Storm have won an incredible 14 consecutive matches against their opponents and that streak could continue in this one.
