Game Day Guide: Round 3 v Broncos

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Thu 19 Mar 2026, 03:58 PM

Melbourne Storm are ready to take on the Brisbane Broncos in what is set to be a blockbuster Grand Final re-match at AAMI Park this Friday night!

Secure your seat now!

KEY INFO

Purple Paddock: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Gates open: 6:30pm

Warm up: 7:20pm

Multicultural performances: 7:45pm

NRL Kick off: 8:00pm

Watch live on Channel 9, Fox League and Kayo.

PURPLE PADDOCK

Gosch’s Paddock is back — and bigger than ever!

Kicking off from 5:00pm this Friday, make sure you get down early and soak up all the pre-game action, including 2x prizes up for grabs!

Check out what’s on at the newly refreshed pre-game spot to hang out:

Purple Paddock Main Stage featuring Storm Old Boys, a full Storm v Broncos preview and vibrant multicultural performances
Multicultural food trucks serving up flavours from around the world
Jim Beam Bar to get you game-day ready
Live DJ & music bringing the energy all evening
Partner activations

PRE-GAME

Keep your eyes peeled for Grill’d gift cards!

Nine lucky fans will score a $100 Grill’d gift card, hidden throughout the stadium.

HALF-TIME

Make sure you’re in your seat at half-time and give the camera your best try celebration.

The top three celebrations will each win a $500 Grill’d gift card!

Plus, don’t miss Budget Direct’s first “Bolt Blast” of 2026, an obstacle course challenge. Three lucky fans will be selected pre-game from the Budget Direct activation in the Purple Paddock to take part, with the winner walking away with $1,000.

POST-MATCH

Stay in your seats post-match for your chance to grab a signed Budget Direct 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 fam.

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

TEAM NEWS

Craig Bellamy has named an unchanged starting line-up for Friday night’s blockbuster Round 3 clash against the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park.

Check out the full team taking the field for Round 3:

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 20 Mar

9:00 am

Storm

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Storm is number 4 Moses Leo

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
Winger for Storm is number 5 Nick Meaney

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Grant Anderson
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Joe Chan

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Xavier Willison
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Ativalu Lisati

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Storm is number 13 Tui Kamikamica

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Ben Hunt
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Trent Loiero

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Talty
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Cooper Clarke

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Gehamat Shibasaki
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Brendan Piakura
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Jaiyden Hunt

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Jack Hetherington

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Blake Mozer
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Preston Conn

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Jesse Arthars
Reserve for Storm is number 22 Trent Toelau

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Thomas Duffy

Alec MacDonald
Preston Conn
Trent Loiero
Trent Toelau

Blake Mozer
Brendan Piakura
Jesse Arthars
Thomas Duffy

Angus Hinchey

Jack Gosiewski

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 3/18/2026 4:54:24 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

MEMBERSHIP & MERCHANDISE

2026 Memberships will be available for sale as well as a collection of your 2026 member items from our Membership marquees located in the front forecourt.

We've got you sorted! Get the latest Melbourne Storm 2026 range ahead of the season from the Merchandise marquees located in the in bowl Aisle 24 & 4, Melbourne Storm Store, Purple Paddock, Clubhouse and Level 3.

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 6:30pm and close at 10.30pm.

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

🚊 Train Disruption:

Mernda and Hurstbridge lines

Buses replace trains between Parliament and Reservoir from 8:30pm Friday 20 March to last train Sunday 22 March
Buses replace trains between Parliament and Hurstbridge from 8:30pm Friday 20 March to last train Sunday 22 March

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

Buses replace trains between Westall, East Pakenham and Cranbourne from 8:30pm Friday 20 March to last train Sunday 22 March

Traralgon/Bairnsdale line

Coaches replace all trains between Southern Cross and Traralgon from first to last service from Saturday 21 March to Sunday 22 March

🚗 Road Disruption:

Princes Freeway, Berwick closed in both directions at Clyde Road from 11pm, Friday 20 March to 7am, Saturday 21 March 
Eastern Freeway closed citybound under Bulleen Road from 11pm, Friday 20 March to 7am, Saturday 21 March.

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.