Experience vs adversity: Storm’s spine will be tested without several first-choices; Bulldogs will try to exploit this with a physical forward pack and strong defensive work.
Pezet’s debut could be defining—how Storm cope without Hughes will be under scrutiny.
Winner goes straight to Preliminary Final; loser faces winner of one of the Elimination Finals.
📋 Late Mail and Team News
Storm are muddled with injury / suspension losses: Jahrome Hughes is out with a broken forearm; Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (suspension) also unavailable.
Jonah Pezet is set for a finals debut, possibly starting at halfback in place of Hughes.
📊 Head-to-Head & Form Guide
🆚 Storm vs Bulldogs
Head to Head (Since 2013): Storm 12 wins, Bulldogs 7 wins
At AAMI Park (Since 2013): Storm 6 wins, Bulldogs 4 wins
Last 5 NRL Matches:
Storm: W, W, W, L, L
Bulldogs: W, L, L, W, L
💰 Betting Snapshot (Sportsbet)
Match
Head-to-Head
Line
Total Points
Storm vs Bulldogs
Storm $1.46 / Bulldogs $2.73
Storm -5.5 $1.84 / Bulldogs +5.5 $1.97
Over 38.5 $2.00 / Under 38.5 $1.81
Odds courtesy of Sportsbet. Gamble responsibly. As at 10:30am, Friday September 12
