Team List: Round 3 v Eels

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Tue 22 Mar 2022, 04:00 PM

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy will be forced to make two changes to his 17 for the Multicultural Round match-up with Parramatta at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

With Harry Grant testing positive to COVID-19, a new starting hooker will be needed to face the Eels. Tyran Wishart will also miss round 3 after being deemed a household contact of Grant. He has not tested positive.

The other changes come on the reserves’ list where reigning Dally M Hooker of the Year Brandon Smith has been selected in the No.23 jersey as he makes his recovery from a broken hand sustained in the opening stages of the round one clash with Wests Tigers.

Young guns Jonah Pezet and Sua Fa’alogo have been promoted to the 24-man squad with Jack Howarth (cork) and Bronson Garlick (knee) facing time on the sidelines.

Chasing three straight wins to start the season, Storm’s line-up contains players from 10 different cultural backgrounds led by the Maori contingent of eight players.

Kickoff is at 5.30pm.

Tickets are available here.

Team

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen

2. Dean Ieremia

3. Reimis Smith

4. Justin Olam

5. Xavier Coates

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Jesse Bromwich (c)

9. TBC