Match Day Guide: Round 20 v Manly

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 02:16 PM

Be there to witness Melbourne Storm take on the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on Saturday night at AAMI Park for Round 20.

KEY INFO

Gates: 6:05pm

Warm up: 6:55pm

NRL Kick-off: 7:35pm

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STARLIGHT ROUND

Melbourne Storm will make every point count when they take on the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in Round 20, proudly supporting Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Now in its ninth consecutive year, Storm is once again partnering with Starlight to raise vital funds to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.

We encourage you to get behind the cause at AAMI Park on Saturday 19 July by pledging a virtual donation or taking part in the many fundraising activities planned for game day.

The evening will be transformed into Starlight Under the Stars, with a host of family friendly activations across the AAMI Park precinct. Volunteers will be on site collecting donations and selling the much-loved Starlight wands, which will light up the stadium in a special pre-game moment.

For every try or conversion scored by Storm, major partner RedZed will generously donate $1,000 to Starlight.

Show your support here.

HALF-TIME

At half-time, the ‘Convert for the Kids’ goal-kicking challenge, proudly supported by CitiPower, will see an additional $1,000 donated for every successful kick.

Solar Battery Group are also powering the cause with a $25,000 one-off donation to Starlight.

In 2024, the Storm community rallied together to raise a record-breaking $77,000 for Starlight.

POST-MATCH

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 a period of time post-match to meet and greet our Storm members and fans.

TEAM NEWS

Check out the full team for Round 20:

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

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 19 Bronson Garlick

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Aaron Schoupp

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 7/20/2025 9:56:03 AM

THE INCLUSION PROJECT - SENSORY ROOM

Melbourne Storm has proudly partnered with The Inclusion Project to assist with making our match day experience more accessible for those living with hidden disabilities. Our partnership will see the introduction of a Sensory Room supported by and facilitated by a qualified Occupational Therapist who will be there to support should fans require it when visiting the space.

The Sensory Room can be found at every home game at AAMI Park, located on Level West 1 - Gate 6, Aisle 23.

VENUE INFO

Getting Around AAMI Park.

MEMBERSHIP & MERCHANDISE

2025 Memberships will be available for sale as well as a collection of your 2025 member items from our Membership marquees located in the front forecourt.

We've got you sorted! Get the latest Melbourne Storm 2025 range ahead of the season from the Merchandise marquees located in the in bowl Aisle 24 & 4, Melbourne Storm Store and Club House.

Club House

Melbourne Storm Members are able to scan their digital or physical membership cards to gain access to AAMI Park for this game. Clubhouse members can enter through Gate 4.

Clubhouse Members Lounge will open at 6.05pm and close at 10.00pm.

GETTING TO AND FROM THE GAME

Journey

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

DISRUPTIONS

Rail Disruptions:

Hurstbridge Line: Buses will replace trains between Hurstbridge and Parliament.

Mernda Line: Buses will replace trains between Reservoir and Parliament.

Jolimont Station: No trains will run to Jolimont Station, however replacement buses will stop nearby.

Pakenham & Cranbourne lines – Buses replace trains between Westall, Cranbourne and Pakenham from 8.30pm

Frankston Line – Buses replace trains between Cheltenham and Carrum from 8.30pm

Werribee Line – Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 10.30pm

Gippsland Line – Coaches replace trains on sections of the line until mid-August

Road Disruptions:

West Gate Freeway – Outbound lanes reduced to three lanes

Accessible Parking:

Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek’s Accessible Bookings Hotline: (03) 9286 1208

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.