Overview

• At an open media session, Stefano Utoikamanu vowed to take the opening carry and said he wants to "run someone over," labeling several Brisbane players "stuck up."
• Teammates have anointed Utoikamanu as the Storm's enforcer, and coach Craig Bellamy praised his last eight to 10 weeks as the best by any front-rower in the competition.
• Melbourne face Brisbane in Sunday's decider at Accor Stadium, with the Storm holding 43 wins from 59 meetings but losing 30–14 in their Round 27 clash at Suncorp Stadium.
• Jahrome Hughes said skipping the Dally M night suits his preparation and reported he pulled up well from a fractured forearm as he focuses on the grand final.
• Utoikamanu's combative style has drawn scrutiny this season after a Magic Round stomping on Tom Starling resulted in a sin-bin and a stern rebuke from Bellamy.