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Storm v Cowboys: Origin duo return; O'Donnell sidelined
A host of the Maroons' finest square off in a mouth-watering clash at AAMI Park just two days before Billy Slater names his squad for Origin Two.
The fourth-placed Storm have Cameron Munster, Trent Loiero, Harry Grant and Xavier Coates in their corner while Todd Payten's posse includes Jeremiah Nanai, Tom Dearden and Reuben Cotter as well as Blues rake Reece Robson.
This promises to be an enthralling showdown between two of the game's most exhilarating attacking units, working their magic on the back of field position earned by the likes of Josh King and Stefano Utoikamanu for the home side and Jordan McLean for the visitors.
The Cowboys climbed to sixth on the back of their heart-stopping win over Wests Tigers, but they haven't played away from home since Round 9 so the long journey to Melbourne and a hostile crowd provides a stern examination of their credentials.
Match: Storm v Cowboys
Round 14 -
home Team
Storm
4th Position
away Team
Cowboys
8th Position
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Team News
Storm: A few changes on game day, with Nelson Asofa Solomona promoted to start with Josh King moving to the bench. Bronson Garlick is the new 18th player, with second rower Ativalu Lisati named to start from the bench. Earlier, Maroons stars Xavier Coates and Harry Grant were named to return after being rested in Round 13 and Trent Loiero will start after coming off the bench last week.
Cowboys: No late changes for the Cowboys. Back-rower Kai O'Donnell has been ruled out with a back injury, his place on the bench taken by Karl Lawton. Hooker Reece Robson is on track to play despite leaving last week's win with hamstring tightness. The dummy-half passed a fitness test on Thursday and remained in the squad when it was trimmed to 19. Murray Taulagi and Jason Taumalolo remain at least a week away as they battle calf injuries.
Match: Storm v Cowboys
Round 14 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Grant AndersonWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert Derby
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack HowarthCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Zac Laybutt
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick MeaneyCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jaxon Purdue
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Cowboys is number 10 Sam McIntyre
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent LoieroLock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 10 Josh KingInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison Edwards
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran WishartInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess
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Interchange for Storm is number 18 Ativalu LisatiInterchange for Cowboys is number 19 Karl Lawton
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 15 Bronson GarlickReplacement for Cowboys is number 20 Thomas Mikaele
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Storm have not defeated the Cowboys since 2021.
- The Cowboys have scored 119 points in their last three games against the Storm.
- The Storm have won their last eight games at AAMI Park.
- Cowboys second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has scored four tries in three games against the Storm.
- Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has scored eight tries in five games at AAMI Park this season.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
