AAMI Park will play host to Friday's Round 14 NRL game between Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 6:00 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. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday June 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Where: AAMI Park
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Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights Odds
Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights Preview
A genuine top-four test awaits Newcastle when it travels to AAMI Park to face a Melbourne side beginning to resemble its usual premiership-contending self. After enduring a difficult mid-season stretch, the Storm have won three of their past four matches, highlighted by a clinical defensive performance against the Roosters last weekend. Newcastle arrives with confidence after four consecutive victories, although the Knights were made to work hard against Parramatta and now face a much sterner challenge. Kalyn Ponga remains central to Newcastle’s hopes, while Melbourne’s electric fullback Sua Faalogo continues to grow in influence. History heavily favours the Storm, who have won 13 of the last 15 meetings and have not lost a home game against Newcastle since 2015. With both sides carrying momentum, this shapes as one of the round’s most significant contests.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.60 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Will Warbrick at $8.50.
Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Storm team: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Manaia Waitere 5. Moses Leo 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Cooper Clarke 12. Ativalu Lisati 13. Trent Loiero 14. Trent Toelau 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. Joe Chan 19. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 20. Shawn Blore 21. Keagan Russell-smith 22. Angus Hinchey
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Fletcher Hunt 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Dylan Brown 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Thomas Cant 18. Cody Hopwood 19. Francis Manuleleua 20. James Schiller 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. Elijah Leaumoana



