AAMI Park will play host to Friday's Round 8 NRL game between Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs. 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 Melbourne Storm vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 25, 2025 at 12:00 am
Where: AAMI Park
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Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Odds
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview
The Melbourne Storm will be determined to rebound after an uncharacteristic and costly collapse against the Dolphins, where they let a 14-point lead slip in a 42-22 defeat. Despite the stumble, they remain one of the NRL’s top contenders. With Nick Meaney and Lazarus Vaalepu back in the lineup, the Storm will be looking to tighten up their defense and return to winning ways.
On the other side, South Sydney are struggling, coming off back-to-back heavy defeats to Cronulla and Canterbury. They’ve made significant changes, including shifting Latrell Mitchell to fullback in a bid to spark a turnaround.
History is firmly on Melbourne’s side in this matchup, having won 10 of the last 12 meetings, with a particularly dominant record at home. Given the Rabbitohs’ ongoing woes and poor form in Melbourne, the Storm look well-positioned to add to South Sydney’s pain.
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.20 odds.
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Kane Bradley 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. Joe Chan 17. Lazarus Vaalepu 18. Ativalu Lisati 19. Sualauvi Faalogo 20. Keagan Russell-Smith 21. Coby Williamson 22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 3. Jack Wighton 4. Campbell Graham 5. Isaiah Tass 6. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Sean Keppie 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Tevita Tatola 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Jai Arrow 14. Jye Gray 15. Siliva Havili 16. Davvy Moale 17. Tallis Duncan 18. Liam Le Blanc 19. Lewis Dodd 20. Thomas Fletcher 21. Salesi Ataata 22. Declan Casey