Storm vs Sharks: A Battle for Glory in the NRL Finals
Friday, 13 September 2024, 23:40
Match Preview: Storm vs Sharks
When: Saturday, 4:05pm AEST
Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Current Form
- Melbourne Storm: First in the home-and-away season, 19 wins, 5 losses; 8 wins in last 10 matches.
- Cronulla Sharks: Fourth in the home-and-away season, 16 wins, 8 losses; 6 wins in last 10 matches.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Overall matches: 46 - Storm 29 wins, Sharks 17 wins.
- Finals matches: 3 - Storm 2 wins, Sharks 1 win.
- Last encounter: 2024 round 10, Sharks 25 defeated Storm 18 at AAMI Park.
Key Players to Watch
- Jahrome Hughes (Storm): Critical to the Storm's success, leading with 25 try assists this season.
- Nicho Hynes (Sharks): Returning from injury, looking to solidify his impact in this pivotal match.
- Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm): Key attacking player, known for stepping up in high-pressure games.
- Briton Nikora (Sharks): Dynamics on the field that could change the game.
Final Thoughts
The Sharks are on a six-match finals losing streak, with their last playoff victory in 2018. Can they turn their fortunes around against the powerhouse Storm?
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.