Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Eight points currently separate Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights in the NRL table heading into this match.
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Melbourne Storm team news
A calf strain sidelines Nick Meaney, who could be out for the rest of this month, whilst Shawn Blore is facing a race against time to be passed fit after being named in the squad.
Squad: Sualauvi Faalogo, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Manaia Waitere, Moses Leo, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Cooper Clarke, Ativalu Lisati, Trent Loiero, Trent Toelau, Alec MacDonald, Jack Hetherington, Josiah Pahulu, Joe Chan, Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown, Shawn Blore, Keagan Russell-Smith, Angus Hinchey
Newcastle Knights team news
Newcastle Knights are dealing with a calf problem of their own, with Sandon Smith having been struck down with the injury, ruling him out of this game. He is replaced by Fletcher Hunt.
Squad: Kalyn Ponga, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Fletcher Hunt, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Dylan Brown, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Dylan Lucas, Jermaine McEwen, Mat Croker, Harrison Graham, Tyson Frizell, Pasami Saulo, Thomas Cant, Cody Hopwood, Francis Manuleleua, James Schiller, Kyle McCarthy, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights prediction
Newcastle Knights are in a great position in the table, winning eight from 12 and have racked up 340 points over the course of the season so far, which is only succeeded by the top two as it stands heading into this latest round of fixtures. They’ll be full of confidence travelling to Melbourne Storm, who have lost eight times this campaign.
The likelihood is that the Storm will struggle to contain Newcastle’s attack and ultimately match their ability to put points on the board in bulk. Whilst complacency must be avoided, the expectation is that the firepower of Newcastle Knights should see them get the better of Melbourne Storm.
Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights tip: Newcastle Knights to win
