Team Announcement: Preliminary Final v Sharks

Craig Bellamy has named his squad for Friday’s Preliminary Final against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at AAMI Park.

Storm have received a major boost with the return of fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and playmaker Jahrome Hughes, both of whom have been named to start after missing the Qualifying Final win over the Bulldogs.

Harry Grant will lead the side from hooker, with the in-form Stefano Utoikamanu at prop. Ativalu Lisati has been rewarded with a starting role in the second-row.

Shawn Blore also returns to the line-up and named on the bench alongside Tyran Wishart, Tui Kamikamica, and Alec MacDonald.

Bronson Garlick, Grant Anderson, Joe Chan, Jonah Pezet and Sua Fa’alogo have been named the extended reserves.