Free NRL Tip Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand

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New Zealand are a tough side but Melbourne are one of the stylish in the NRL. I'm backing the Storm to keep winning Ryan Papenhuyzen to cross for a pass in his sixth straight game.

• Melbourne Storm have won 27 of their last 30 games.
• Melbourne Storm’s Ryan Papenhuyzen has scored 8 passes in 5 games.
• Melbourne Storm have won their last 11 games against New Zealand.
• Melbourne Storm have won by 22 points in their last 4 games against New Zealand.
• New Zealand have won 3 of their last 4 games.

Melbourne Storm have a 29-16 advantage against New Zealand with 2 draws in 47 games. The Storm have won the last 11 hassles including 42-20 and 42-16 last season.

Melbourne Storm Form

Melbourne have had a great launch in the NRL, winning five of their first six games.

Craig Bellamy's side have won three straight, starting with a commanding 44-0 palm against Canterbury. They kept the points rolling with a 30-16 palm against Canberra.

The Storm beat Cronulla 34-18 last week, leading 24-18 when Harry Grant scored, two late penalties extending the lead.

Melbourne Storm Injuries & Team News

Jesse and Kenny Bromwich have both been named to return from COVID protocols, Jesse starting at mount and Kenny in the reverse row.

Brandon Smith and Trent Loiero move to the bench with Chris Lewis and Alec MacDonald dropping out.

Dean Ieremia (hamstring) is anticipated to return in Round 10.

George Jennings (ACL) and Christian Welch (achilles) are out for the season.

Melbourne Storm Team List

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Nick Meaney
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Harry Grant
10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Josh King

Cloverleaf

14. Brandon Smith
15. Tyran Wishart
16. Trent Loiero
17. Tepai Moeroa

Reserves

18. Chris Lewis
19. Marion Seve
20. Alec MacDonald
21. Jordan Grant
22. Jack Howarth
23. Bronson Garlick
24. Cooper Johns

New Zealand Soldiers Form

The Soldiers lost their first two games of the time before winning three in a row.

Nathan Brown’s side won 16-12 against Wests Barracuda, 20-6 against Brisbane and 25-24 against North Queensland, Shaun Johnson remonstrating a field thing 2 twinkles into redundant time.

New Zealand lost 22-14 against the Roosters last weekend. They led 8-6 at half time, but could n’t hold on at the SCG.

New Zealand Soldiers Injuries & Team News

Matt Lodge returns in the front-row, Aaron Pene and Bunty Afoa are on the bench.

Jazz Tevaga ( suspense) is eligible to return and is named among the reserves.

Jack Murchie ( shin) and Ben Murdoch-Masila ( leg) are out for another week. Marcelo Montoya ( suspense) is out until Round 10, Tohu Harris (knee) due back in Round 12. Ashley Taylor ( hipsterism) is out indefinitely.

New Zealand Soldiers Team List

1. Reece Walsh
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Jesse Arthars
4. Adam Pompey
5. Edward Kosi
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Matt Lodge
11. Euan Aitken
12. Bayley Sironen
13. Josh Curran

Cloverleaf

14. Kodi Nikorima
15. Bunty Afoa
16. Aaron Pene
17. Eliesa Katoa

Reserves

18. Taniela Otukolo
20. Jazz Tevaga
21. Viliami Vailea
22. Rocco Berry
23. Valingi Kepu
24. Junior Ratuva
25. Garrett Smith

Storms have won their last three games. I'm siding with New Zealand against a short priced Roosters in the NRL.

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