Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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We will see how Wests Tigers react against Melbourne Storm on the back of being hammered by Cronulla Sharks earlier in the month.
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Melbourne Storm team news
Melbourne Storm have been afforded a welcome boost by the news that Jahrome Hughes is fit enough to be named in the squad and could make his return to action. However, injury rules out Tyran Wishart.
Squad: Sualauvi Faalogo, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Hugo Peel, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Ativalu Lisati, Trent Loiero, Trent Toelau, Joe Chan, Davvy Moale, Cooper Clarke, Stanley Huen, Manaia Waitere, Jack Hetherington, Lazarus Vaalepu, Moses Leo
Wests Tigers team news
Adam Doueihi and Samuela Fainu both suffered injuries in Wests Tigers’ last game which will keep them out of this one, although Kai Pearce-Paul is back in the fold following a concussion.
Squad: Heath Mason, Sunia Turuva, Patrick Herbert, Taylan May, Luke Laulilii, Jarome Luai, Jock Madden, Terrell May, Tristan Hope, Fonua Pole, Sione Fainu, Kai Pearce-Paul, Alex Twal, Latu Fainu, Bunty Afoa, Alex Seyfarth, Royce Hunt, Mavrik Geyer, Jeral Skelton, Charlie Murray, Tony Sukkar, Javon Andrews
Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers prediction
Melbourne Storm’s losing run extended to four matches at the beginning of May after they were easily beaten by the Dolphins on the road. Morale is likely low among the squad and a fragile backline continues to give up points at a high click. The offense needs to pick them up and has a great chance to do so here when considering how Wests Tigers were ran ragged by Cronulla Sharks most recently, who put up 52 points on them.
Neither backline hugely impressed last time out and with both teams seeing this game as extremely winnable, don’t be surprised to see two very attacking playstyles with plenty of risks being taken on both sides. With that in mind, we could be in for a high-scoring clash with over 54.5 points worth backing regardless of the outcome.
Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers tip: Over 54.5 total points
