The Bulldogs are on the march and they have the injury-riddled Storm well and truly in their sights on Friday night.

Despite the stats showing that the Bulldogs have won only one of their last six games at AAMI Park, Cameron Ciraldo’s men have found their groove in attack and have countless weapons to throw at a Storm side in unfamiliar territory in 12th place.

Apart from 2010 when they had their competition points stripped off them, the Storm have never finished lower than 10th since their inception in 1998.

With Harry Grant and Cameron Munster sidelined, it’s over to chief playmaker Jahrome Hughes and livewire Sua Fa’alogo to set the standard for the Storm and spark a late charge after a season littered with obstacles.

Team News

Storm: No changes in the 24-hour update. Earlier, the hamstring injury to skipper Harry Grant sees Trent Toelau take over at hooker and Hayden Watson join the bench on NRL debut. Manaia Waitere comes in at centre for Jack Howarth, who suffered a shoulder injury at training. Experienced duo Shawn Blore and Joe Chan have been added to the six-man bench. 

Bulldogs: A change to the interchange in the 24-hour update with Jed Reardon dropping out and Jake Turpin elevated. Coach Cameron Ciraldo goes with the same starting 13 that was so impressive against the Warriors. Kurt Mann is back on the bench after missing two games due to a facial injury while Alekolasimi Jones also joins the bench. 

Stat Attack 

The Storm have won 10 of their last 12 games against the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs have won only one of their last six games at AAMI Park.
The Storm have won five in a row at AAMI Park.
Bulldogs winger Jacob Kiraz has scored five tries in his last five games against the Storm.
Storm winger Moses Leo has scored six tries in his last seven games.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.

The Storm need your support as they fight to stay in the finals hunt. Adult tickets are available from just $10, with kids tickets from $5. Click here to secure your seats before they sell out.