The Dolphins are coming off a stunning upset win over the Sharks and will look to make a massive statement against table toppers Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium in an enthralling top-four battle.
Wayne Bennett's men continue to be the surprise packet of the NRL and need only one more win to equal their tally of victories in their entire debut season.
Both sides are impacted by Origin selections, although the Storm get a huge boost with the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen at fullback.
The two sides met just once in 2023, with Eli Katoa and Jahrome Hughes guiding the Storm to a 24-16 win at Suncorp Stadium.
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Team News
Dolphins: No late changes. with Tevita Pangai jnr confirmed to play his first game for the club off the bench. Jesse Bromwich returns from a ribs injury at prop for Felise Kaufusi, who is away alongside Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Origin duties for the Maroons. Oryn Keeley is the replacement player.
Storm: Jack Howarth makes a late switch with Sualauvi Faalogo and will start on the wing, with Faalogo reverting to the bench. Ryan Papenhuyzen returns for first game since Round 9 while Will Warbrick (hip flexor) is also good to go. Nelson Asofa-Solomona starts at lock and Trent Loiero goes back to the bench.
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Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have scored at least 20 points in their last six games.
- The Storm have won nine of the 10 games that Jahrome Hughes has played in 2024.
- Dolphins winger Jack Bostock has scored 10 tries in his past 11 games.
- Storm centre Nick Meaney has scored 62 points in his last four games.
- Wayne Bennett’s teams have lost their last 11 games against the Storm.
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Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.