2024 R7 Thu - Sydney 12-18 Melbourne @ Allianz

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2024 - Round 7
Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park / Gadigal (TICKETS)

Thursday 18 April 2024
NRL kickoff 7:50pm.
Broadcast live on Nine, 9Now, Fox, Kayo.

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 6. Connor Watson 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Nat Butcher 12. Angus Crichton 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Egan Butcher 17. Terrell May 18. Fetalaiga Pauga 19. Dylan Napa 20. Max McCathie 21. Benaiah Ioelu 22. Sam Walker

Out: Sitili Tupouniua (bench)
In: James Tedesco (fullback), Egan Butcher (bench), Dylan Napa (reserve), Max McCathie (reserve), Benaiah Ioelu (reserve), Sam Walker (reserve)
Changes: Joseph Manu (fullback to centre), Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (centre to wing), Junior Pauga (wing to bench)

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Joe Chan 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Grant Anderson 19. Jack Howarth 20. Kane Bradley 21. Jonah Pezet 22. Chris Lewis

Out: Tui Kamikamica (front row), Tepai Moeroa (bench)
In: Nelson Asofa-Solomona (front row), Joe Chan (bench), Grant Anderson (reserve), Jack Howarth (reserve), Kane Bradley (reserve), Jonah Pezet (reserve), Chris Lewis (reserve)

Referee: Ashley Klein
Sideline Officials: Liam Kennedy, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Video Referee: Adam Gee

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HEAD TO HEAD - 1998 - 2023​

​	TOTAL​	SYDNEY​	MELBOURNE​	DRAWN​
ALL MATCHES​	48​	19​	29​	0​
ALLIANZ​	0​	0​	0​	0​

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR​	ROUND​	RESULT​	VENUE​	CROWD​
2022​	Round 14​	MELBOURNE 26-18​	SCG​	12925​
2022​	Round 24​	SYDNEY 18-14​	AAMI​	25308​
2023​	Round 6​	MELBOURNE 28-8​	AAMI​	16323​
2023​	Round 20​	MELBOURNE 30-16​	SCG​	12021​
2023​	Semi Final​	MELBOURNE 18-13​	AAMI​	19534​

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR​	ROUND​	RESULT​	VENUE​	CROWD​
2000​	Round 19​	SYDNEY 41-6​	SFS​	10772​
2016​	Round 14​	MELBOURNE 46-0​	Allianz​	8499​
2021​	Round 16​	MELBOURNE 46-0​	McD. Jones​	4289​

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

​	Round 8​	Round 9​	Round 10​	Round 11​
SYDNEY​	ST GEO ILLA (A)​	BRISBANE (A)​	WARRIORS (H)​	CRONULLA (A)​
MELBOURNE​	SOUTHS (H)​	GOLD COAST (A)​	CRONULLA (H)​	PARRAMATTA (H)​

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 4		Round 5		Round 6
SYDNEY	PENRITH	L 16-22	CANTERBURY	L 26-30	NEWCASTLE	W 22-20
MELBOURNE	(BYE)	-	BRISBANE	W 34-32	CANTERBURY	W 16-14

 

[Valheru]

One for the neutrals

Two battling clubs having a go. Probably the preferred GF matchup by all NRL fans if their own team can't make it

 

[macavity]

Always a good game as they are the best in the business at cynical cheating. Looking forward to the 15 second play the balls every tackle.

 

[This Year?]

My sportsbet account is low. I need 3-4 tryscorers.

 

[Penrith fan]

Likely to be a low scoring game imo so I wouldn't be betting on try scorers.

Always a close game so it should be worth watching.

Depends if Teddy comes back and if Pap gets a couple of weeks.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

PENRITH!!!!

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

If Teddy returns, could be a quality game. If he doesn't, can't see the Scum losing

 

[Saxon]

If Teddy returns, could be a quality game. If he doesn't, can't see the Scum losing

Teddy returning would be in Storm's favour - moves Manu out of fullback.

 

[Penrith fan]

Teddy is named at full back.

Manu back to centres.

Easts are fully fit.

Storm have beaten Easts 8 out of the last 9 times including the finals last year.

 

[This Year?]

I'm starting to favour the Storm in this one. Got a feeling they'll do a number on Jennings.

 

[JamesRustle]

If Teddy returns, could be a quality game. If he doesn't, can't see the Scum losing

Walker remaining out is bigger than Teddy back in.

Storm by 4 in game only a humpbacked, deaf blind mute could enjoy.

 

[Valheru]

Walker remaining out is bigger than Teddy back in.

Storm by 4 in game only a humpbacked, deaf blind mute could enjoy.

Walker is still in concussion protocol.

The media tried to make a thing of it but failed

 

[Ruby Roundhouse]

Should be a cracking game

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Not convinced about either team this year.

Would be shocked if either made the GF this season.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Teddy is named at full back.

Manu back to centres.

Easts are fully fit.

Storm have beaten Easts 8 out of the last 9 times including the finals last year.

Roosters have an appalling record against top 4 teams since their coach Cooper Cronk left.

Not convinced about the fat assistant coach Trent Robinson.

Storm to win again.

 

[Someone2]

Storm by 10

 

[Saxon]

Walker remaining out is bigger than Teddy back in.

Storm by 4 in game only a humpbacked, deaf blind mute could enjoy.

You should love it then?

 

[This Year?]

I used a bit of reverse betting psychology and picked tryscorers I wouldn't normally for this one.
Now watch Warbrick, Papenhuyzen and Manu probably get multiple tries.

 

[Valheru]

I used a bit of reverse betting psychology and picked tryscorers I wouldn't normally for this one.
Now watch Warbrick, Papenhuyzen and Manu probably get multiple tries.

Don't tell me you went with JWH and NAS?

I told you Crighton two weeks ago and that was a dud but I'm doubling down, bloke is due.

 

[mongoose]

Tallis has to name drop old broncos players whenever he speaks doesn't he