NRL OFFICIAL PLAY

1ST H - STORM (x1.5)
ATS - STORM -2 (x1)

Both sides are hit with players missing due to Origin. Most notable the Storms big 3. Smith, Slater and Cronk. But the Struggling Roosters have to travel to Melbourne without their play makers Pierce, Mino and SKD through injury. Swell as Miles. Looking through their line up they are very young especially from 1-5 and a couple of front rowers. Expect the Storm to attack these areas with Melbournes pack of A.Blair, Procter and Norrie. The thing I like about the Storm is all players know their role. I like the inclusion of 3 rep players Quinn, Duffie and Champion. Also Hinchcliffe given the 9 jumper will do a good job. Wippod will be the key play maker and kicker tonight and this will be the key. He has had a good year and will lift with his parters all missing. I simply cannot trust the Roosters and happy to be on Melbournes defense at home.

(1.8u @ 1.83 @ Sportingbet)
(1.1u @ 1.92 @ Centrebet)