The 2023 NRL season heats up as the Melbourne Storm face off against the Brisbane Broncos in a pivotal Round 22 match on Thursday night at AAMI Park. This encounter features two teams vying for a top-four position, with the Storm aiming to secure their spot in the top two.
Historically, Melbourne has dominated Brisbane in their home territory, boasting an impressive record of eight consecutive victories over the Broncos in Victoria. Nonetheless, with the Broncos coming off a high-scoring performance of 60 points last week, they are poised to challenge their opponents and potentially cause an upset.
In terms of team news, Melbourne will need to adjust their lineup as Jack Howarth is ruled out, making way for Joe Chan to step in at centre, while Alex Macdonald joins the bench. Brisbane, on the other hand, has retained their squad from last week’s game, maintaining a consistent lineup.
The atmosphere is electric as both teams are in contention for the finals, and fans can anticipate a thrilling clash filled with star players. As the match unfolds, the implications for the finals race are significant, making this showdown one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.
Stay tuned for live updates and commentary as the action progresses.
