Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Penrith Panthers travel to Melbourne Storm on the back of losing their place at the top of the NRL table.
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Melbourne Storm team news
Captain Harry Grant has been passed fit and is expected to play for Melbourne Storm, with Jack Howarth also available following a shoulder issue.
Squad: Sualauvi Faalogo, Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Moses Leo, Cameron Munster, Trent Toelau, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Oryn Keeley, Trent Loiero, Tyran Wishart, Alec MacDonald, Angus Hinchey, Cooper Clarke, Joe Chan, Jack Hetherington, Hayden Watson
Penrith Panthers team news
Casey McLean should feature for Penrith Panthers, whilst Paul Alamoti has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Izack Tago, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Jack Cogger, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Freddy Lussick, Liam Henry, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Lindsay Smith, Billy Scott, Scott Sorensen, Luron Patea, Billy Phillips, Jack Cole, Blaize Talagi, Luke Garner
Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers prediction
Penrith Panthers have really stumbled recently as the regular season reaches the final stretch and defeat in a top of the table clash to Sydney Roosters last time out saw them knocked off the summit of NRL. That made it three defeats in Penrith’s last time games and Ivan Cleary’s side are wobbling. With that in mind, Melbourne Storm could be afforded a rare opportunity.
The Storm are coming off the back of a hugely morale boosting 42-20 win over Manly Sea Eagles where everything really clicked for them offensively. They are still in the race for the top eight but simply must keep winning. Whilst they are big underdogs here, Penrith are wobbling and if ever there was a time to play them, you could argue that this is it for Melbourne Storm. With home advantage, there is real value in backing Storm pulling off a memorable upset.
Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers tip: Melbourne Storm to win
