North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Melbourne Storm needs to rediscover their offensive verve against North Queensland Cowboys after being shut down by Brisbane Broncos.
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North Queensland Cowboys team news
Tom Chester is a notable absentee for the North Queensland Cowboys because he is suspended, meaning Zac Laybutt more than likely comes in to replace him.
Squad: Scott Drinkwater, Braidon Burns, Jaxon Purdue, Zac Laybutt, Murray Taulagi, Jake Clifford, Tom Dearden, Coen Hess, Reed Mahoney, Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Sam McIntyre, Reuben Cotter, Soni Luke, Kai O'Donnell, Griffin Neame, Harrison Edwards, Thomas Mikaele, Liam Sutton, Kaiden Lahrs, Matthew Lodge, Robert Derby
Melbourne Storm team news
No big surprises from Melbourne Storm within their squad as they desperately try and build some momentum against very winnable opposition here.
Squad: Sualauvi Faalogo, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Moses Leo, Nick Meaney, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Joe Chan, Alec MacDonald, Trent Loiero, Tyran Wishart, Cooper Clarke, Tui Kamikamica, Davvy Moale, Jack Hetherington, Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown, Lazarus Vaalepu, Manaia Waitere, Trent Toelau
North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm prediction
Melbourne Storm’s toughest opposition edged them out last round as reigning champions Brisbane Broncos won out by 18 points to 14 on the road. However, the Storm had put up 98 points prior to that and they will expecting further success against a North Queensland Cowboys outfit who gave up 44 points to Wests Tigers earlier in the campaign.
The Cowboys boast a good recent record against Melbourne Storm at home, but this Storm side have been overwhelming teams offensively with the exception of the Broncos and are chomping at the bit to get back out there to take out their frustrations from the Brisbane game on these Cowboys. Backing Melbourne Storm on this occasion appears a smart move.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm tip: Melbourne Storm to win
