Match Day Guide: Round 10 v Sharks

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Thu 9 May 2024, 06:49 PM

A top-of-the-ladder clash is headed to AAMI Park this weekend as Melbourne Storm take on the Sharks on Saturday night!

Secure your seat now!

Gates: 4.45pm

Jersey Flegg v Paramatta Eels: 4.45pm

Melbourne Storm warm-up: 7.01pm

Dale Finucane farewell: 7.23pm

Guard of Honour: 7.30pm

Thunderstruck with live guitarist: 7.32pm

NRL kick off: 7.35pm

Don't take your eye off the action during halftime, with Victoria's next crop of exciting young rugby league talent will take to AAMI Park to showcase their skills!

After that, stay in your seats post-match for your chance to grab a signed carsales fan footy from one of the players!

The men in purple will roam AAMI Park for 15 minutes post-match to meet and greet our Storm fam.

Injuries has forced a reshuffle to Storm's backline with some new faces getting their first opportunity in the starting side in 2024.

With Ryan Papenhuyzen sidelined for 4-6 weeks after suffering a slight fracture to his ankle in last week's win over the Titans, young Victorian Sua Fa'alago is named to get his first start at fullback in what will be his first game at AAMI Park.

Round 10 - Round 10 - Saturday 11 May

Full Time

Storm

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro
Winger for Storm is number 5 Grant Anderson

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart

Halfback for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Christian Welch

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Thomas Hazelton
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Jack Howarth

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange for Storm is number 22 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Replacement for Sharks is number 21 Kade Dykes

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 5/13/2024 1:36:21 AM

Please note there will be no Storm Zone this week.

Pre-game activities include:

DJ
Face painters inside gates 2 & 7
Merch; ailes 24 & 4, Storm store
Membership marquee

Fans young and old can begin to build their own collection of their favourite Storm players, with Melbourne Storm trading cards available inside Gate 7.

With a new card available at every home game throughout the season, head down from 4.45pm Saturday to ensure you can complete the series!

Our 2024 merchandise is truly Made for Melbourne with our new apparel partner O'Neills taking your game day kit to the next level! From training gear to jersey replicas, we've got you sorted.

In 2024, we are Made for you and we are Made for Melbourne.
Made for Melbourne appeals to every member and fan.

The young, the old, in Melbourne, across Australia and around the globe – no matter where you are.

If you are Made for Melbourne, memberships will be available for sale and collection from a marquee on Gosch's Paddock for member item collections.

If you are a Melbourne Storm Member you can scan your membership card to gain access to AAMI Park.

General Admission enter through Gate 7 and find a seat between aisles 12-19 and 31-38. Reserved seat members can scan in and head to their seats.

In 2024, we're also bringing back digital ticketing, with each game requiring individual tickets. See below for more information on how to redeem your digital ticket!

Make game day easy, be prepared and plan ahead. For more information about getting to and from the game by train, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.

Public Transport

AAMI Park is accessible by train, tram and bus. The stadium is walking distance from Richmond Station and Flinders Street Station.

Stop 7D is outside AAMI Park on the Tram 70 tram line from Flinders Street. If you are coming from the north Tram 45 (North Balwyn) and Tram 75 (Vermont South) will stop adjacent to the MCG.

Drive to The Footy

Parking at Melbourne Park is only available to guests who have pre-booked.

Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. You will not be able to drive up without a booking.

If parking is sold out or unavailable, several private and public streetcar parks operate in close proximity to the precinct.

Yarra Park (MCG)
Securing Parking – 121 Exhibition Street
Secure Parking – 300 Flinders Street
Securing Parking – 12-20 Flinders Street
Secure Parking – Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Wilson Parking – 11 Exhibition Street
Wilson Parking – Collins Place
Wilson Parking – 32 Flinders Street
Wilson Parking – 172 Flinders Street
Wilson Parking – Federation Square
ACDC Garage – 114 Flinders Street
On-Street Parking via the Botanical Gardens along the Yarra River

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek’s Accessible Bookings Hotline:

Reach them by phone on (03) 9286 1208 or;
Submit a request to be contacted online here.

We recommend parking is booked in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Please note, there are a limited number of accessible parking bays located at John Cain Arena (on Olympic Boulevard).

Taxi & Rideshare

A taxi rank is available next to The Oval on Olympic Boulevard. The pick-up and drop off point for rideshare services, such as Uber, is out the front of John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard. 

We encourage guests not to order their rideshare service until they have reached the pick-up point to avoid causing congestion along Olympic Boulevard.