Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm on and what time does it start? Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm will take place on Sunday 24th March, 2024 – 07:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm? Click here for ticket information on 2024 NRL matches
What channel is Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
- Newcastle Knights have started the season poorly and suffered a second loss in-a-row despite looking like they had enough to topple North Queensland Cowboys last week.
- The Knights could not hold on to a lead late on and ultimately went down to a golden point loss with head coach Adam O’Brien deciding to cull halfback Jackson Hastings from his side as a result.
Starting 13: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Jed Cartwright Reserves: 18. Brodie Jones 19. Will Pryce 20. Mathew Croker 21. Dylan Lucas 22. Jackson Hastings
MELBOURNE STORM
- Melbourne Storm produced a stunning comeback to defeat New Zealand Warriors with the final play of the game last week, thanks to Xavier Coates’ extraordinary finish in the corner.
- The Storm had to dig deep in that game and will have to once again with Cameron Munster still sidelined with his groin issue while regular halfback partner Jahrome Hughes has copped a ban.
Starting 13: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Kane Bradley 15. Tepai Moeroa 16. Chris Lewis 17. Alec MacDonald Reserves: 18. Grant Anderson 19. Aaron Pene 20. Jack Howarth 21. Marion Seve 22. Shawn Blore
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Knights were expected to challenge this season after such a strong end to last season but they find themselves without a win after two games and they have already opted to make changes to the makeup of their halfback pairing. Melbourne Storm on the other hand are two from two and will be full of confidence ahead of this fixture. They will come into this without their first-choice halves pairing but they still have the quality to maintain their perfect start to the season.
TIP: MELBOURNE STORM TO WIN
