Wests Tigers will embark on their first interstate trip of the season when they travel to AAMI Park on Friday to face the Melbourne Storm.
Match: Storm v Wests Tigers
Round 4 -
home Team
Storm
8th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
17th Position
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Tim Sheens has decided to shake up his side’s lineup for the clash, with Brandon Wakeham partnering Luke Brooks in the halves.
After finishing Sunday’s match against the Bulldogs at fullback, Adam Doueihi has again been named in the custodian role with Charlie Staines returning to the wing.
Daine Laurie will make his return from a knee injury off the interchange bench, where he will be joined by Alex Seyfarth.
Isaiah Papali’i is set to slot back into the second row alongside John Bateman, who will be playing his second game for the club.
For the Storm, Cameron Munster has been named to make his return after missing two matches with a compound fracture in his hand.
Wests Tigers have shown strong fight in their past two appearances at AAMI Park, winning 10-8 in 2018 before suffering a narrow two-point loss in 2019.
Team Lists:
Match: Storm v Wests Tigers
Round 4 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis SmithCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
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Halfback for Storm is number 22 Jonah PezetHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui KamikamicaProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh KingLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran WishartInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Daine Laurie
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tariq SimsInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Shawn Blore
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Bronson GarlickInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 18 Tom EisenhuthReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Starford To'a
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, Triple M 104.9
Live Stream - KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Melbourne Storm ($1.32) v Wests Tigers ($3.40)
Line - Melbourne Storm -9.5 ($1.90) v Wests Tigers +9.5 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 9:00pm, Tuesday, 21st March. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 35, Melbourne Storm 23, Wests Tigers 12
At AAMI Park - Played 5, Melbourne Storm 3, Wests Tigers 2
Last Time They Met - Melbourne Storm 26 def. Wests Tigers 16 (Round 1, 2022)
