Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2022

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THE FACTS

When is Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm on and what time does it start? Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm will take place on Saturday 11th June, 2022 – 08:30 (UK)

Where is Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm taking place? Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm will take place at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm? Click here for ticket information on 2022 NRL matches

What channel is Sydney Roosters 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 Sydney Roosters 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

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

• Sydney Roosters were unable to make it four wins from their last five games as they fell to defeat against Canberra Raiders last time out without their State of Origin players on deck but they will hope to have them back in the side for this clash.
• Joey Manu produced a great performance in that game but it was in vain and with James Tedesco producing an excellent showing in New South Wales’ loss to Queensland in Origin on Wednesday, his influence could be imperative to the Roosters’ chances of responding here.

Starting 13: Tedesco, Tupou, Momirovski, Manu, Suaalii, Walker, Keary, Collins, Hutchison, Taukeiaho, Critchton, Tupouniua, N. Butcher – Interchanges: Watson, Baker, E.Butcher, May – Reserves: Lam, Suluka-Fifita, Marschke, Whyte, Naiqama, Smith

Unavailable: Renouf Atoni, Sam Verrills, Victor Radley, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

MELBOURNE STORM

• Melbourne Storm got back to winning ways last time out as they avoided a third straight loss by comfortably defeating Manly Sea Eagles and they will now look to kick-on after enjoying their bye last week.
• The Storm should be able to name a stronger side for this contest having suffered with plenty of injuries of late and if the likes of Cameron Munster and Harry Grant can back-up his Origin efforts, Craig Bellamy’s side will be confident of making it back-to-back successes.

Starting 13: Meaney, Ieremia, Seve, Olam, Coates, Munster, Hughes, J. Bromwich, H. Grant, Asofa-Solomona, Kaufusi, K. Bromwich, King – Interchanges: B. Smith, Kamikamica, Loiero, MacDonald – Reserves: Lewis, Nikorima, Wishart, J. Grant, Garlick, Warbrick, Anderson

Unavailable: Christian Welch, George Jennings, Tepai Moeroa, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Reimis Smith, Tom Eisenhuth

THE PREDICTION

Sydney Roosters have performed very well in some of their recent games but they still lack consistency. They need to put a big winning run together to show that they belong among the elite this season and this would be a good place to start as they take on Melbourne Storm. The visitors got back to winning ways last time out by overcoming Manly Sea Eagles and with some of their key men beginning to show some excellent form, they should have the beating of the Tricolours here with the Storm able to make it five successive victories over their rivals.