Everything You Auto Know About Round 3

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 25 Mar 2022, 03:41 PM

Our AAMI Park return continues with our Multicultural Round clash against the Parramatta Eels.

Key Info

Multicultural Festival on Gosch's Paddock: 2.30pm

Jersey Flegg Cup on Gosch's Paddock - Victorian Thunderbolts v Parramatta Eels kick-off: 3pm

Gates: 4.15pm

NRL kick-off: 5.30pm

Watch live on Fox league and Kayo.

Get your last minute tickets here.

The AAMI Park box office will also be open for ticket purchases on the day.

Multicultural Round

From 2.30pm celebrate the diverse cultural heritage in the Rugby League community with food trucks, kid’s activities and cultural performances on Gosch's Paddock. Proudly supported by City of Melbourne, activities include:

Live Music
RedZed Archway and RedZed Try Cards
Hush Puppies inflatable
Membership services
Suzuki Activation
Rugby Darts
Catch and save
Bike and blend
NRL Victoria League Stars
Food Trucks
Water fountains available, we encourage you to bring your own water bottle to refill

Coming to the game? May as well make a night of it and stay in the city. Melbourne Storm members will receive a 12% discount at Accor hotels. Book here!

To see how else we're celebrating our diversity, read more.

Venue Info

For more information on getting to and around AAMI Park, see here.

Team News

Storm

Harry Grant has tested positive to COVID-19, with a new starting hooker needed to face the Eels. Tyran Wishart will also miss round 3 after being deemed a household contact of Grant.

Brandon Smith has been selected for the No.23 jersey as he makes a positive speedy recovery from a broken hand sustained in Round 1.

Our line-up contains players from 10 different cultural backgrounds led by the Maori contingent of eight players.

View our full Team List and RedZed Injury Report.

Eels

Nathan Brown returns to the starting line-up at lock for the first time in 2022 after recovering from injury. Wiremu Greig joins the bench, after also overcoming injury.

Halfback Jake Arthur is unavailable for selection this week after undergoing an appendectomy.