Suncorp Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 9 NRL game between Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders. The game kicks off at 6:25 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Storm vs. Canberra Raiders game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 4, 2025 at 6:25 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders Odds
Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders Preview
The weekend will wrap up with a highly anticipated clash between second and third on the ladder, as the Melbourne Storm face off against the Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday night. The Raiders have been one of the season’s biggest surprises, winning six of their first eight matches, including a thrilling 40-28 comeback against the Dolphins last week, overturning a 28-10 halftime deficit. Melbourne, on the other hand, bounced back from a loss to the Dolphins with a 24-16 win over South Sydney on ANZAC Day, improving to 5-2. The Storm welcome back Tui Kamikamica from injury, with Lazarus Vaalepu dropping to the reserves, while Sua Fa’alogo is cleared to start on the wing after passing concussion protocols. Nelson Asofa-Solomona may also return, having been named in the extended squad. Canberra, riding a four-match winning streak, enter the game unchanged and will be looking to keep their impressive run going. This is shaping up to be an exciting showdown between two in-form teams.
Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.50 odds.
Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders Teams
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Sualauvi Faalogo 3. Grant Anderson 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Joe Chan 18. Ativalu Lisati 19. Lazarus Vaalepu 20. Kane Bradley 21. Keagan Russell-Smith 22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Zac Hosking 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 18. Simi Sasagi 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Pasami Saulo 21. Trey Mooney 22. Danny Levi
