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>Super Coach Finals
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NRL
>GAME 1
Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs
7:50pm AEST on Fox, Kayo and Ch9
AAMI Park
1.46-2.73
>The 2025 Finals begin with a rematch from Round 25, when the Storm prevailed in a high-quality clash. A place in the Prelim Finals awaits the winner. The Storm must navigate a severe injury crisis while the Bulldogs look to overcome a late-season form slump. The Storm enter the finals having lost their last two games to the Roosters (10-40) and Broncos (14-30), with three wins from their last five matches. The Bulldogs are also battling poor form, losing three of their last five, including a final-round 6-24 defeat to the Sharks. The Storm are without Jahrome Hughes (arm), Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion), and Nelson Asofa-Solomona (suspension). Tyran Wishart is named at halfback, with Nick Meaney at fullback. Captain Harry Grant returns from suspension. The Bulldogs have lost winger Marcelo Montoya (ankle) and centre Bronson Xerri (concussion). Jethro Rinakama and Blake Wilson come onto the wings. The Storm have won nine of the last ten meetings, including a 20-14 victory in Round 25 this season. The absence of Hughes and Papenhuyzen places the creative burden squarely on Cameron Munster. However, Canterbury's own late-season fade is a concern after their defence, which was a cornerstone of their success, has shown recent vulnerability. Despite their crippling injuries, Melbourne's finals experience and home-ground advantage could be the deciding factor.
Storm 1-12 2.70
Storm 13+ 2.70
Bulldogs 1-12 3.50
Bulldogs 13+ 7.75
Storm -5.5 1.84 Bulldogs +5.5 1.97