Storm v Dragons: Minor premiership beckons; Sloan in mix
The Melbourne Storm are out to solidify their place atop the NRL ladder as they host a desperate Dragons outfit on Saturday night.
The Storm currently sit four points clear of Penrith in their bid for a first minor premiership since 2021 and a win on Saturday will take them one step closer to the J.J. Giltinan Shield.
Melbourne were below their best last weekend, however that didn't stop them from rolling to a comfortable 32-14 win over Parramatta.
Five-eighth Cameron Munster made a successful return from a groin injury and is looking to take another step forward on Saturday.
The Dragons are chasing an immediate rebound after a heavy defeat to the Panthers last Sunday afternoon as they look to keep their finals hopes alive.
The loss saw St George Illawarra fall to 10th on the table, however they remain level on points with the eighth-placed Dolphins.
Fullback Tyrell Sloan could be in the mix to return to the NRL side after being dropped to NSW Cup last weekend. The youngster's replacement Mathew Feagai lasted just 20 minutes on Sunday before he left the match with a head knock.
Match: Storm v Dragons
Round 22 -
home Team
Storm
1st Position
away Team
Dragons
10th Position
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- The Storm have won five of their past six games against St George Illawarra.
- The Dragons have not won in Melbourne since 1999.
- The Storm have won 17 of their past 18 games at AAMI Park.
- Dragons winger Christian Tuipulotu has scored six tries in his past four games.
- Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has scored a try in all six games he has played against the Dragons.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
