2023 R8 ANZAC DAY - Melbourne 30-22 Warriors @ AAMI

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2023 - Round 8
Melbourne Storm v Warriors
AAMI Park, Melbourne / Wurundjeri, Melbourne (TICKETS)
Tuesday 25 April 2023

Gates 5pm, ANZAC Ceremony 6:30pm, NRL kicks off at 7pm. Broadcast live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.

1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tom Eisenhuth 17. Tariq Sims 18. Grant Anderson 19. Aaron Pene 20. Tyran Wishart 21. Jonah Pezet 22. Jack Howarth

Out: Jonah Pezet (five-eighth), Tui Kamikamica (front row)
In: Nick Meaney (fullback), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (front row)
Changes: Cameron Munster (fullback to five-eighth)

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Marcelo Montoya 4. Adam Pompey 5. Edward Kosi 6. Dylan Walker 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Jazz Tevaga 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Bayley Sironen 15. Josh Curran 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Tom Ale 18. Viliami Vailea 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Ronald Volkman 22. Demitric Sifakula 23. Zyon Maiu'u

In: Marata Niukore (second row)
Changes: Joshua Curran (second row to bench)

Referee: Grant Atkins
Sideline Officials: Belinda Sharpe, Peter Gough
Video Referee: Ben Cummins


LOWER GRADES
Sunshine Coast^ v Souths Logan at Sunshine Coast, Sun - Colts 12:15pm / QLD Cup 2:10pm
Bris Tigers^ v Western at Totally Workwear, Sun - Colts 1pm / QLD Cup 3pm

Melbourne^ v Newcastle at Comely Banks, Sat - Flegg 2pm
Warriors^ v Parramatta at North Harbour, Sun - NSW Cup 10am​

 

[This Year?]

Would love to see this fixture in New Zealand.
#lestweforget

 

[Leber]

We wont win this one. But I hope we at least keep the score close and respectable.

 

[NewySteel]

If the warriors turn up with the right attitude, like they have in previous weeks, there’s no reason they can’t win this one - If the titans beat Melbourne, so can they.

 

[Leber]

The Koopu Kup.

 

[Incorrect]

I reckon they should have scheduled this for Anzac Day eve on the Monday night. The Storm/Warriors ANZAC Day game always feels a little "after-thoughty" once the Dragons/Roosters game has finished...

 

[GongPanther]

Warriors by 26-16.

 

[Belza]

I reckon they should have scheduled this for Anzac Day eve on the Monday night. The Storm/Warriors ANZAC Day game always feels a little "after-thoughty" once the Dragons/Roosters game has finished...

Dragons/Roosters game is like a reserves game before the main game

 

[some11]

Last time the Warriors beat the Storm in Melbourne was on ANZAC day 2014.

Storm have won this fixture home & away the last 13 on the trot. Hopefully the Warriors resilience shines through.

 

[Belza]

Last time the Warriors beat the Storm in Melbourne was on ANZAC day 2014.

Storm have won this fixture home & away the last 13 on the trot. Hopefully the Warriors resilience shines through.

In 2009 Storm / warriors played a 14 all draw in the wet.

 

[lockscombi]

Some big ins for the Storm. Big nelson will bring back the cohesion Melbourne are lacking. Having said that, I think this could be a close game, depending on the first 20 minutes. Melbourne by 4. Some small bets on NZ +12.5 and win @ 4 are good bets imo.

 

[Valheru]

Would love to see this fixture in New Zealand.
#lestweforget

They definitely need to work out a way to share the hosting rights for this. It's not the same as roosters/dragons where the one ground works for obvious reasons

Options when in NZ would be 8PM local (6PM AEST) or 4PM Local (2PM AEST). The latter would work well in the event ANZAC Day is a Friday, Saturday or Sunday as we could schedule another game in the late slot.

 

[Someone2]

Warriors by 4

 

[Belza]

They definitely need to work out a way to share the hosting rights for this. It's not the same as roosters/dragons where the one ground works for obvious reasons

Options when in NZ would be 8PM local (6PM AEST) or 4PM Local (2PM AEST). The latter would work well in the event ANZAC Day is a Friday, Saturday or Sunday as we could schedule another game in the late slot.

I think it should stay in Melbourne

 

[Nealo 12]

Worriers will be found lacking , normal service to be resumed

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Lets gone, Warriors. The Rugby League world is with you, and anyone who isn't needs their heads examined.

 

[Belza]

Storm by 10

 

[Belza]

They definitely need to work out a way to share the hosting rights for this. It's not the same as roosters/dragons where the one ground works for obvious reasons

Options when in NZ would be 8PM local (6PM AEST) or 4PM Local (2PM AEST). The latter would work well in the event ANZAC Day is a Friday, Saturday or Sunday as we could schedule another game in the late slot.

They should rotate other teams playing on ANZAC Day instead of just Roosters and Dragons. Maybe to bring a bit of interest Broncos /Rabbits...Eels/Panthers.

 

[Valheru]

They should rotate other teams playing on ANZAC Day instead of just Roosters and Dragons. Maybe to bring a bit of interest Broncos /Rabbits...Eels/Panthers.

Yeah look I dont think interest is an issue for roosters/dragons. Sold out if you haven't heard.

 

[Belza]

Yeah look I dont think interest is an issue for roosters/dragons. Sold out if you haven't heard.

Not saying there's no interest in R/D game but I'm sure other clubs would like to have a game on ANZAC DAY