Game Day Guide: Round 25 v Penrith Panthers
Melbourne Storm are back at AAMI Park for our last home game of the year to take on the Penrith Panthers!
KEY INFO
Melbourne Storm Merch Store: 5:00pm
Gates open: 6:30pm
Warm up: 7:10pm
NRL Kick off: 7:50pm
Watch live on Nine, 9Now, Fox League and Kayo.
HALF-TIME
Stay in your seats for a chance to win a 2027 membership, thanks to RedZed.
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.
For the first time in 2026, fans will be welcomed onto AAMI Park post match thanks to Fans on the Field - supported by AXS
Follow along with Storm's exclusive content and live coverage on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
TEAM NEWS
Craig Bellamy has named his line-up for Thursday night's Round 25 clash against the Penrith at AAMI Park.
Match: Storm v Panthers
Round 25 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi FaalogoFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Siulagi Tuimalatu-BrownWinger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack HowarthCentre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick MeaneyCentre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Moses LeoWinger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cogger
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Halfback for Storm is number 14 Tyran WishartHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Panthers is number 9 Freddy Lussick
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh KingProp for Panthers is number 10 Liam Henry
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Oryn Keeley2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent LoieroLock for Panthers is number 13 Lindsay Smith
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Billy Scott
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Angus HincheyInterchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Cooper ClarkeInterchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Phillips
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Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Luke Garner
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Reserve for Storm is number 7 Trent ToelauReserve for Panthers is number 16 Luron Patea
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Reserve for Storm is number 18 Joe ChanReserve for Panthers is number 18 Jack Cole
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Reserve for Storm is number 21 Jack Hetherington
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Match Day Partner Activations
RedZed: Match Day & Membership Partner
- Last chance to collect your 2026 player trading cards
- Collect your Trading Card Album – limited numbers remaining
- Make your own Storm poster
Budget Direct:
- Pick up your Budget Direct Bolt and show your support for the Storm
- Spin the wheel for your chance to win
Fujitsu General:
- Passing target challenge
- Tackle Winter giveaways: Lip balm and blankets
Defibrillators Australia
- Giveaways
- CPR demonstrations
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 6:00pm.
We've got you sorted! Get the latest Melbourne Storm 2026 Merch located in the in bowl Aisle 24 & 4, Melbourne Storm Store 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.
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
Road Disruptions:
- Point Cook Road, Point Cook bridge closed in both directions above the Princes Freeway between Triholm Avenue and Central Avenue until 5am, Monday 24 August.
- Clyde Road, Berwick no right turn from Clyde Road onto the Clyde Road citybound entry ramp to Princes Freeway.
- Hume Freeway, Wallan entry and exit ramps closed at Watson Street.
