Wests Tigers vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Melbourne Storm recorded another victory to maintain their spot at the top of the ladder and it will take a good team to beat them on present form, something that Wests Tigers cannot be labelled as in this top vs bottom contest.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 6th July, 2024 - 8:30a / AUS - 5:30p / US EST - 3:30a / US PST - 12:30a
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
WESTS TIGERS FORM: TIGERS COME CRASHING DOWN TO EARTH
After their recent high of securing back-to-back victories, Wests were unable to make it three straight wins as they were on the end of a heavy loss at the hands of Sydney Roosters last week with them going down 40-6 in that game.
LAST FIVE: LLWWL
MELBOURNE STORM FORM: FOUR STRAIGHT FOR LEADERS
It was far from a vintage display from the Storm but they were able to secure a fourth successive victory as they saw off Canberra Raiders last time out.
LAST FIVE: LWWWW
WESTS TIGERS TEAM NEWS: BATEMAN BACK IN STARTING SIDE
John Bateman came off the bench last week but has been named in the run-on side for this contest. Brent Naden has dropped out of the 17 with Charlie Staines returning on the wing.
Starting 13: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Luke Laulilii 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Adam Doueihi 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. John Bateman 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua Bench: 14. Heath Mason 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. David Klemmer Reserves: 18. Reuben Porter 19. Tallyn Da Silva 20. Solomon Alaimalo 21. Kit Laulilii 22. Justin Olam
MELBOURNE STORM TEAM NEWS: PAPENHUYZEN MAKES SWIFT COMEBACK
Ryan Papenhuyzen was sidelined for last week’s victory but he comes straight back into the side at fullback for this one which sees Sua Fa’alogo drop to the bench. Harry Grant will once again be rested as he looks to overcome a niggle.
Starting 13: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Grant Anderson 4. Jack Howarth 5. Kane Bradley 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Sualauvi Faalogo 15. Christian Welch 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Joe Chan Reserves: 18. Reimis Smith 19. Alec MacDonald 20. Dean Ieremia 21. Chris Lewis 22. Lazarus Vaalepu
WESTS TIGERS VS MELBOURNE STORM PREDICTION
Wests Tigers thought they had turned a corner but Sydney Roosters handed them a reality check last week and things do not get any easier as they take on league leaders Melbourne Storm. Craig Bellamy’s side are still not fully hitting their straps but have won their last four and having won the past eight matchups between the pair, they should be able to prevail comfortably here.
WESTS TIGERS VS MELBOURNE STORM TIP: MELBOURNE STORM -11.5
