Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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AAMI Park will be the stage for a Thursday epic as the second-placed Melbourne Storm host a Brisbane Broncos side looking to force their way into the top four.
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Melbourne Storm team news
The Storm welcome back lock Trent Loiero, adding stability to a forward pack that supports the star-studded spine of Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, and Harry Grant. Jahrome Hughes is still out with a shoulder injury.
Squad: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 15. Ativalu Lisati 13. Tui Kamikamica 14. Jonah Pezet 16. Bronson Garlick 17. Joe Chan 18. Kane Bradley. 18th man: 22. Lazarus Vaalepu
Brisbane Broncos team news
The Broncos receive a monumental boost with the return of prop Payne Haas from an infection, joining the creative quartet of Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt who were unstoppable against Souths.
Squad: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Xavier Willison 9. Ben Hunt 16. Corey Jensen 17. Jack Gosiewski 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 18. Tyson Smoothy 20. Ben Talty. 18th man: 19. Jesse Arthars
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos prediction
The Melbourne Storm (2nd) have won four of their last five matches, including a disciplined 16-10 victory over the Parramatta Eels in Round 22.
The Brisbane Broncos (6th) are also in strong form, winning four of their last five and coming off a stunning 60-14 demolition of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is a constant threat with the ball in hand, having amassed 167 points this season through his try-scoring prowess and elite goal-kicking (59 goals).
Captain Adam Reynolds is the architect of the Brisbane attack. He leads the team with 172 points for the season, including 77 goals.
Melbourne holds a staggering historical dominance over Brisbane, having won 42 of their 57 encounters since 1998 . This dominance is particularly pronounced at AAMI Park, a venue that has become a graveyard for visiting Broncos teams.
Brisbane's attack was potent against Souths, but Melbourne's defence at AAMI Park is a tougher challenge. The return of Haas is crucial for the Broncos' forward pack, but the Storm's historical dominance at home makes them slight favourites in this classic clash of styles.
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos tip: Melbourne Storm to win
