Team Announcement: Round 20 v Manly

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 03:59 PM

Craig Bellamy has named his extended squad for Saturday’s annual Starlight Round match against Manly at AAMI Park.

Nick Meaney will celebrate a milestone, playing his 150th NRL game. He retains the fullback role for the third consecutive week. Since joining Storm in 2022, Meaney has played 84 games for the Club, amassing an impressive 670 points.

Ryan Papenhuyzen remains unavailable for selection due to a minor calf strain. The Club’s medical staff are continuing to take a cautious approach, with the hope that he will be available for Round 21.

Xavier Coates returns to the line up following his State of Origin duties, while Kane Bradley holds his place on the right wing after scoring a double in last week's win over Newcastle.

Cameron Munster has been named at five-eighth alongside halfback Jahrome Hughes, with Harry Grant set to lead the side from hooker.

The forward pack includes the in-form Eli Katoa, who has crossed for five tries in his last six appearances.

Tyran Wishart, Tui Kamikamica, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, and Ativalu Lisati are named on the extended bench.

Round 20 - Round 20 - Saturday 19 Jul

Full Time

Storm

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Lehi Hopoate
Winger for Storm is number 4 Grant Anderson

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Storm is number 18 Joe Chan

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jazz Tevaga
Prop for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Corey Waddell
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Tommy Talau
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Ativalu Lisati

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley