Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm – Regular Season – 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 Thursday 31st August, 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 earned a seventh successive victory in the NRL as they overcame Canberra Raiders thanks to yet another inspired performance from fullback Reece Walsh.
- The Broncos are now within touching distance of clinching the minor Premiership but have opted to rest a plethora of first-choice players for this game in what is an extremely unfamiliar line-up that Kevin Walters has opted to name.
Starting 13: 1. Tristan Sailor 2. Corey Oates 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Delouise Hoeter 5. Jordan Pereira 6. Joshua Rogers 7. Jock Madden 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Tyson Smoothy 10. Corey Jensen 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Keenan Palasia Bench: 14. Blake Mozer 15. Cory Paix 16. Xavier Willison 17. Martin Taupau Reserves: 18. Benjamin Te Kura 19. Israel Leota 20. Kurt Capewell 21. Kobe Hetherington 22. Selwyn Cobbo
MELBOURNE STORM
- Melbourne Storm made it three wins in-a-row as they ran out comfortable victors against Gold Coast Titans last week with that success securing their place in the top four.
- The Storm welcomed back Ryan Papenhuyzen from a long-term injury in last week’s game and the fullback will now make his first start in over a year in what is also a much-changed side.
Starting 13: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Justin Olam 4. Young Tonumaipea 5. Reimis Smith 6. Jayden Nikorima 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Tariq Sims 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Tepai Moeroa 11. Chris Lewis 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King Bench: 14. Sualauvi Faalogo 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Aaron Pene 17. Jack Howarth Reserves: 18. Grant Anderson 19. Joe Chan 20. Keagan Russell-Smith 21. Cole Geyer 22. Tristan Powell
THE PREDICTION
These two teams will look very different come the finals with numerous stars left on the sidelines for this final game of the regular season. Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm both have their eyes on a bigger prize ahead of this contest but the home side have the minor Premiership at stake and come into this on the back of a seven-game winning streak. Their record against the Storm is an awful one having lost the past 13 matchups between the two but their side looks stronger than that of their opponents and the hosts are given the edge to claim the win they need to secure top spot on the ladder.
