Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL 2025

Shark Park will play host to Saturday's Round 11 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 12:00 am with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 12:00 am

Where: Shark Park

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Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm Odds

Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm Preview

A tantalizing showdown awaits in the Shire as top-four hopefuls Cronulla take on premiership favourites Melbourne, both teams coming off dominant wins in Round 10. The Sharks, now 6-4 and sitting fifth on the ladder, have hit a rich vein of form, winning four of their last five matches. After a solid 28-18 victory over Parramatta, they thrashed Manly 30-14, with Nicho Hynes leading the charge, and Will Kennedy and Addin Fonua-Blake in exceptional form.

Melbourne, 6-3, has been inconsistent lately, alternating wins and losses over the past five rounds. However, after a narrow loss to Canberra, the Storm bounced back in a huge way, demolishing Wests Tigers 64-0, with Ryan Papenhuyzen bagging four tries.

With both sides making tactical changes—Cronulla bolstering their bench and Melbourne rotating their forwards—this clash is set to be a fierce contest. Cronulla has had some success against Melbourne in recent years, but the Storm remain formidable, particularly after their dominant qualifying final victory last season. This match is a prime opportunity for Cronulla to prove their title credentials.