Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Cronulla Sharks are another team preparing for the play-offs as they welcome in Melbourne Storm.
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Cronulla Sharks team news
Blayke Brailey, Nicho Hynes and Teig Wilson have each been rested by Cronulla Sharks while Mawene Hiroti is out injured.
Squad: William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Riley Jones, Michael Gabrael, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Riley Pollard, Niwhai Puru, Addin Fonua-Blake, Hohepa Puru, Jesse Colquhoun, Briton Nikora, Billy Burns, Cameron McInnes, Siosifa Talakai, Toby Rudolf, Oregon Kaufusi, Braden Uele, Jayden Berrell, KL Iro, Liam Ison
Melbourne Storm team news
Melbourne Storm are unchanged as Tyran Wishart is all set to make his 100th and final appearance for the visitors.
Squad: Sualauvi Faalogo, Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown, Tyran Wishart, Nick Meaney, Moses Leo, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Oryn Keeley, Trent Loiero, Trent Toelau, Cooper Clarke, Jack Hetherington, Alec MacDonald, Angus Hinchey, Hugo Peel, Hayden Watson
Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm prediction
Melbourne Storm has a miserable record at Ocean Protect Stadium, having not won there since 2017. Now might be their best time in a while to change that, with Cronulla Sharks in protection mode as they gear up for an elimination final. The Storm meanwhile, are playing with an eye on finishing strong and taking some momentum into the off-season.
Cronulla are significantly weakened by the absence of certain players in preparation for their next match. This is what makes it such a big opportunity for Melbourne Storm to finally pick up a win on this ground. Either way should see an entertaining encounter with both teams playing with real freedom, so explore backing a high-scoring game.
Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm tip: Over 51.5 total points
