Team Announcement: Qualifying Final v Bulldogs

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 04:05 PM

Melbourne Storm has confirmed its squad for Friday's Qualifying Final against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at AAMI Park.

Craig Bellamy’s side receives a major boost with the return of captain Harry Grant. The hooker returns from his two-game suspension for his 103rd appearance in Storm colours.

Nick Meaney slots in at fullback in place of Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion), with Grant Anderson joining Joe Chan in the centres. Will Warbrick and Xavier Coates line up on the wings.

With Jahrome Hughes unavailable through injury, Tyran Wishart starts at halfback and combines with the experienced Cameron Munster in the halves.

Up front, Stefano Utoikamanu returns in the No. 8 jersey, while Ativalu Lisati retains his place at second-row.

The bench features Jonah Pezet, Alec MacDonald, Tui Kamikamica, and Bronson Garlick.

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Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jethro Rinakama
Centre for Storm is number 3 Grant Anderson

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Storm is number 20 Jack Howarth

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Bulldogs is number 23 Jacob Kiraz
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Storm is number 14 Jonah Pezet

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh Curran
2nd Row for Storm is number 4 Joe Chan

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Storm is number 11 Ativalu Lisati

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Toby Sexton
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 22 Harry Hayes