📰 Roosters hunting redemption: Sydney has struggled winning one from their last three matches. They’re rebuilding attack chemistry with the return of Sam Walker early and shoring up the spine. Veteran Chad Townsend has been dropped, and Sandon Smith has the chance to drive the side at five‑eighth.
🔄 Storm’s missing stars: Melbourne will be without Cameron Munster and Ryan Papenhuyzen, with heavy responsibility on the shoulders of Jahrome Hughes and Harry Grant to run the show.
💥 Katoa on fire: Storm’s powerhouse Eliesa Katoa is enjoying a hot streak, with 9 tries in 17 games including 5 tries in his last 6.
📊 Finals implications: A win could propel Storm towards a top-two finish; the Roosters need to spark a late-season turnaround to stay in the Top 8 conversation.
📊 Head-to-Head & Form Guide
🆚 Roosters vs Storm
Head to Head (Since 2013): Roosters 8 wins, Storm 19 wins
At Allianz (Since 2013): Roosters 2 wins, Storm 4 wins
Last 5 NRL Matches:
Roosters: W, W, L, W, L
Storm: W, W, W, W, L
💰 Betting Snapshot (Sportsbet)
Match
Head-to-Head
Line
Total Points
Roosters vs Storm
Roosters $2.42/Storm $1.57
Storm -3.5 ($1.82)
Over 45.5 $1.81/Under 45.5 $2.00
Odds courtesy of Sportsbet. Gamble responsibly.As of 5pm Wednesday July 23.
