Sunday has three NRL matches with the second game for Round 14 is between Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights with the opening kick to commence at 3:00pm local time. The game is to be played at AAMI Park with the favourite for the match being Melbourne Storm. View our NRL live scores, odds and results for the game between Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights.
WHERE AND WHEN: AAMI Park, Sunday 16th June, 3:00pm
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Opening odds comparison:
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| Melbourne Storm | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.16 |
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Newcastle Knights
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5.15 | 5.15 | 4.90 | 5.15 | 5.15 | 5.10 |
Preview:
Speaking of the Storm, the Melbourne side take on the Newcastle Knights on Sunday, 3.00pm at AAMI Park. The Storm should win this game easily, with Newcastle in real trouble after losing five of their last six matches. The defending premiers are also keen to reach top of the table, and can’t let a single game slide if they want to pass a Rabbitohs outfit in fine form. The Knights simply don’t have enough fire power to worry what is a very solid Melbourne defence.
Teams:
Melbourne Storm:
Billy Slater, Sisa Waqa, Will Chambers, Maurice Blair , Justin O’Neill, Gareth Widdop, Cooper Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, Cameron Smith (c), Bryan Norrie, Kevin Proctor, Ryan Hoffman, Ryan Hinchcliffe. Interchange: Jason Ryles, Tohu Harris, Junior Moors, Jordan McLean
Newcastle Knights:
Darius Boyd, James McManus, Dane Gagai, Joey Leilua, Kevin Naiqama, Jarrod Mullen (c), Tyrone Roberts, Kade Snowden, Travis Waddell, Willie Mason, Robbie Rochow, Chris Houston, Jeremy Smith. Interchange: Adam Clydsdale, David Fa’alogo, Beau Scott, Korbin Sims, Neville Costigan
Bellamy expects Gower in Knights NRL sideMelbourne coach Craig Bellamy is expecting veteran Craig Gower to be rushed into the Newcastle side for their NRL clash on Sunday.
Gower, 35, hasn’t played in the NRL since 2007 and only started training with the Knights this week after signing from the UK.
But with Newcastle desperate to end a three-game losing streak and facing a Storm outfit that’s flying, Bellamy believes Gower will get some game time at AAMI Park despite not being included in their initial 18-man squad.
“I’ve had a bit to do with Craig Gower and the one thing that’s really stood out is he’s a wonderful competitor,” Bellamy said.
“He loves competing and loves working hard for his teammates.
“He looks excited about being back and playing with Newcastle and I’m sure he’ll give the team a really competitive attitude just with his attitude.”
Bellamy didn’t think the former Penrith captain and Test star would be off the pace in his return to the NRL because of his recent experience in the Super League with the London Broncos.
Before that, he played rugby union, earning 14 Test caps with Italy.
“He’s not completely foreign to the game for six years.
“I know he’s 35 and most guys are finished by then but he is a really competitive guy and I’m sure he’ll give the Knights a lift.”
Newcastle will finalise their squad to travel to Melbourne after their Saturday morning training session.
