Game Day Guide: Round 16 v Canberra Raiders

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 10:52 AM

Melbourne Storm are ready to take on the Canberra Raiders this Sunday afternoon at AAMI Park for our inaugural Mental Health Round in partnership with AIA Australia and supported by Beyond Blue.

KEY INFO

Purple Paddock: 11:00am - 3:30pm

Jersey Flegg KO: 11:15am

NSW Cup KO: 1:15pm

Gates open: 1:15pm

Warm up: 3:25pm

NRL Kick off: 4:05pm

Watch live on Channel 9, Fox League and Kayo.

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Mental Health Round

Walk & Talk to the game

12:00pm Arrival | 2:30pm Walk starts

Fans are encouraged to join us at St Andrews Brewery pre-game to spend sometime with our Melbourne Storm Old Boys before heading to the match.

From there, walk with us from the brewery to Purple Paddock. Come along, show your support, and help us Tackle Tough Together

Pre-Game Check in

Before kick-off, fans will be invited to take part in a dedicated Moment to Check-In — 60 seconds to connect with someone around them and start a conversation that could genuinely help.

Purchase a Tackle Tough Together pin

Tackle Tough Together pins will be available to purchase throughout AAMI Park on match day, with all proceeds donated to Beyond Blue.

Purple Paddock

Purple Paddock is back. Activations will kick off from 11:00am this Sunday on Gosch’s Paddock - make sure you get down early and soak up all the pre-game action.

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

Purple Paddock Main Stage
Food trucks
Live DJ & music bringing the energy all day
Lawn Games
Inflatables
Partner activations

Fans can also visit Purple Paddock for Mental Health wellbeing activities and Beyond Blue resources.

In addition, we will also be welcoming the Australian Prostate Centre and Stroke Foundation as part of our Mental Health Round activations.

Fans can visit both organisations outside the office, under the stairs, where the Australian Prostate Centre will be offering Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment health checks and the Stroke Foundation will be providing free blood pressure checks.

We encourage members and fans to stop by, learn more about their health, and take advantage of these free services available throughout game day.

HALF-TIME

Grab your Tackle Tough Together banner from the AIA activation zone before kick-off, then wave it high during the half-time activation for your chance to win a signed jersey — courtesy of match day partner AIA.

POST-MATCH

Stay in your seats post-match if Storm win 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.

TEAM NEWS

Craig Bellamy has named his line-up for Sunday afternoon's Round 16 clash against the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park.

Round 16 - Round 16 - Sunday 21 Jun

6:05 am

Storm

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Savelio Tamale
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian Kris
Centre for Storm is number 4 Joe Chan

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Storm is number 5 Moses Leo

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ethan Sanders

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Corey Horsburgh
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Cooper Clarke

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Ativalu Lisati

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Zac Hosking
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Jayden Brailey

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Trent Toelau

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ata Mariota
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Morgan Smithies
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Josiah Pahulu

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Daine Laurie
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Shawn Blore

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Jed Stuart
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Vena Patuki-Case

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Davvy Moale

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Coby Black
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Preston Conn

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Jordan Uta
Reserve for Storm is number 22 Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Chevy Stewart
Reserve for Storm is number 23 Lockyer-Azile Foliola

Davvy Moale
Jack Howarth
Lockyer-Azile Foliola
Preston Conn
Tyran Wishart

Ethan Strange
Hudson Young
Jordan Uta
Savelio Tamale

Manaia Waitere

Joe Roddy

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 6/17/2026 12:02:22 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

The Storm membership team will be available for enquiries at the front forecourt room on the right-hand side of Grounds Keeper Café from 11:00am.

We've got you sorted! Get the latest Melbourne Storm 2026 Merch located in the in bowl Aisle 24 & 4, Melbourne Storm Store, Purple Paddock and Clubhouse.

CLUB HOUSE

Melbourne Storm Clubhouse members who hold a seat or GA member will be able to scan your physical or digital membership card at Gate 4, head up to Level 2 and enjoy the Clubhouse Lounge pre, during and post-game.

The room will open with gates and be open for 1-hour post-match (with the bar closing 30 minutes after the final siren).

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.

Please note that for the month of June, travel via public transport is half price.

Drive to The Footy

Parking at Melbourne Park can be pre-booked for $20 or drive-up for $30. We strongly recommend pre-booking to avoid delays.

If parking is sold out or unavailable, several private and public streetcar parks operate in close proximity to the precinct, including:

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. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Please note, there are a limited number of accessible parking bays located at John Cain Arena (on Olympic Boulevard).

DISRUPTIONS

🚊 Train Disruptions:

Buses replace trains on the Werribee, Laverton, Williamstown and Sandringham lines between North Melbourne, Werribee and Williamstown from 8:30pm Friday 19 June to last train Sunday 21 June.
Coaches replace trains on the Ballarat Line between Southern Cross and Wendouree from 7.30pm to last service