Everything you auto know: Round 26 v Titans

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Wed 23 Aug 2023, 02:59 PM

All the info you need ahead of Melbourne Storm’s final home game clash against the Titans!

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Key Info

Theme: Final home game

Mini Family Day on Gosch's Paddock: 12pm

Gates open: 12.30pm

Melbourne Storm U21s v Canberra Raiders U21s kick-off (on AAMI Park): 12.30pm

Melbourne Storm NRL warm-up: 2.26pm

RedZed Storm warning siren: 2.55pm

Thunderstruck with live guitarist: 2.56pm

NRL kick off: 3pm

Watch live on Fox League and Kayo.

Follow along with Storm's exclusive content and live coverage on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.

Half time: Stay in your seats to cheer on the next generation of football talent and junior teams take the field to go head-to-head! Melbourne Storm partner Suzuki will also be announcing the winner of the membership car giveaway!

Post-match: Grab yourself a free carsales fan footy from one of the players to commemorate your game experience.

Team news

Named in the extended reserves, Ryan Papenhuyzen is in line to make his return from injury, while Josh King has been rested from the contingent that took home the win over the Dragons in Round 25.

A late inclusion into the side last week, Will Warbrick has been named in his number two jersey to take his place on the wing.

Check out the team taking the field for Round 26:

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 26 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea

Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tom Weaver

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
Hooker for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas
Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Joe Stimson
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tepai Moeroa

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jacob Alick
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Interchange for Titans is number 18 Keano Kini

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 20 Chris Lewis

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Joe Vuna

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:30 PM

Melbourne Storm Mini Family Day

Before witnessing Storm in action, first, head next door to Gosch’s Paddock from 12pm to enter the Storm Zone where the whole family will be treated to kid’s activities, food trucks, a DJ and a NRL Victoria kids clinic.

Mini Family Day activities:

DJ
Food Trucks
Mini Golf
Catch & Save Inflatable
Climb & Slide inflatable
Bike n Blend smoothies
Face Painters
Family of League
Membership
NRL Victoria kids clinics

What's On Melbourne

There is plenty to do around Melbourne before or after the game on Sunday. If you would like to explore the city prior to our game check out some of the iconic tour here!

Are you hungry after the game and looking for somewhere to take the family out for dinner make sure you check out the family-friendly restaurants around Melbourne here.

Family of League

Our Round 26 Match Day partner, Family of League, works hard to ensure the men, women and children of the rugby league community can access financial, social and emotional support to keep our game flourishing from grassroots, to first-grade.

Family of League welcomes all who share a passion for the game. Whether you’re a fan, member, donor, partner, administrator, or sponsor there is space at the table for all who love the game of rugby league.

To ensure this support for the rugby league community can continue, jump online and become a member at familyofleague.org.au.

Venue Info

Merchandise

Unlock your 2023 merchandise, as well as our new Mitchell and Ness range, at the game on Sunday by visiting one of the multiple locations! You can purchase your 2023 gear at the Storm Store or Aisles 4 & 24.

Membership

Looking to become a member? You can visit the membership team at the front forecourt room next to Edwin’s Cafe to upgrade your game day ticket to a membership at the game.

If you are a Melbourne Storm Member you are able to scan membership cards 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 reserved seat

Getting to and from the game

Journey

Make game day easy, be prepared and plan ahead with the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner for the most up-to-date travel information.

Public transport

AAMI Park is accessible by tram, train 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.

Disruptions

Buses to replace trains on Belgrave and Lilydale Lines

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.