SuperCoach edition

NRL
>GAME 1
Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos
7:50pm AEST on Fox, Kayo and Ch9
AAMI Park, Melbourne
1.51-2.57
>A heavyweight clash to begin Round 23. The Storm have their eyes on the Minor Premiership, while the Broncos are within striking distance for the Top 4. The second placed Storm have won four of their last five matches, including a disciplined 16-10 victory over the Eels in Round 22. The sixth placed Broncos are also in strong form, winning four of their last five and coming off a stunning 60-14 demolition of the Rabbitohs. The Storm welcome back lock Trent Loiero, adding stability to a forward pack that supports the star-studded spine of Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, and Harry Grant. Jahrome Hughes is still out with a shoulder injury. The Broncos receive a monumental boost with the return of superstar prop Payne Haas from an infection, joining the creative quartet of Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt who were unstoppable against Souths. Melbourne holds a staggering historical dominance over Brisbane, having won 42 of their 57 encounters since 1998 . This dominance is particularly pronounced at AAMI Park, a venue that has become a graveyard for visiting Broncos teams. Brisbane's attack was potent against Souths, but Melbourne's defence at AAMI Park is a tougher challenge. The return of Haas is crucial for the Broncos' forward pack, but the Storm's historical dominance at home makes them slight favourites in this classic clash of styles.
Storm 1-12 2.85
Storm 13+ 2.75
Broncos 1-12 3.60
Broncos 13+ 6.50
Storm -6.5 1.94 Broncos +6.5 1.87