Overview

• Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm AEDT at Stadium Australia with live coverage on Channel 9 and 9Now.
• Teddy Swims headlines the 6:30pm AEDT pre-game show after gates open at 1:00pm, with the NRLW final Roosters vs Broncos in the afternoon.
• Melbourne have adjusted their week by limiting captain Harry Grant’s off-field duties, with assistant coach Aaron Bellamy citing lessons from last year.
• The Storm regain Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen but lose Nelson Asofa-Solomona to suspension.
• Matty Johns tips Melbourne on big-game experience, while recent trends highlight Brisbane’s late-fight wins and questions over the Storm’s second‑half composure.