CommBank Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 24 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday August 14, 2025 at 7:50 pm
Where: CommBank Stadium
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Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm Odds
Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm Preview
A heavyweight showdown awaits as last year’s grand finalists clash once more, with the Penrith Panthers welcoming the Melbourne Storm to CommBank Stadium on Thursday night. Melbourne claimed bragging rights with a 30-24 victory back in Round 3, but both sides have since stamped their authority on the competition’s elite.
The Storm remain firmly in second after dismantling the Broncos, while Penrith stormed into the top four courtesy of a 48-12 thrashing of Newcastle — their ninth win on the trot. Ivan Cleary’s men are unchanged and riding a wave of confidence ahead of a brutal three-week gauntlet against the league’s top contenders.
Craig Bellamy faces a reshuffle, with Ryan Papenhuyzen sidelined by concussion. Nick Meaney reverts to fullback, and Marion Seve comes into the centres. With ladder positions and pride on the line, expect a fierce, finals-style battle.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.53 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Brian To'o at $8.25.
Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm Teams
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey Mclean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaiah Papali’i 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Matthew Eisenhuth 17. Scott Sorensen 18. Paul Alamoti 19. Jack Cole 20. Daine Laurie 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Trent Toelau
Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Grant Anderson 3. Joe Chan 4. Marion Seve 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Jonah Pezet 15. Alec Macdonald 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Ativalu Lisati 18. Bronson Garlick 19. Kane Bradley 20. Siulagi Tuimalatu-brown 21. Lazarus Vaalepu 22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
