Suncorp Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 27 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday September 4, 2025 at 7:50 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm Odds
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm Preview
The Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm kick off the final round of the regular season at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night, with Brisbane fighting to secure a top-four finish. Last week’s win over North Queensland, coupled with the Warriors’ slip against Parramatta, lifted the Broncos back into fourth spot — but a loss here could drop them into a sudden-death elimination final on home turf.
Melbourne, already assured of second place, have little to gain on the ladder but welcome back a host of key players. Jahrome Hughes and Tui Kamikamica return from injury, while Xavier Coates, Nick Meaney, Josh King and Eli Katoa are recalled after being rested. The Storm’s dominance over Brisbane is remarkable, having won 27 of the past 30 clashes, including a commanding 22-2 victory just last month.
Brisbane have made changes of their own, standing down Gehamat Shibasaki, with Deine Mariner moving into the centres and Jesse Arthars slotting onto the wing. History is firmly against them, but with everything on the line, the Broncos will be desperate to break the Storm’s stranglehold.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.60 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Xavier Coates at $7.25.
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm Teams
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Billy Walters 7. Ben Hunt 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Ben Talty 17. Jaiyden Hunt 18. Delouise Hoeter 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Jock Madden 21. Va’a Semu 22. Gehamat Shibasaki
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Grant Anderson 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11. Ativalu Lisati 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Joe Chan 18. Marion Seve 19. Jack Howarth 20. Jonah Pezet 21. Kane Bradley 22. Lazarus Vaalepu