The Dolphins got the better of the Storm last season and they will fancy of their chances of repeating the dose with Melbourne arriving at Suncorp Stadium on the back of six straight losses.
Not only are the Storm in the midst of the equal worst losing streak in their 28-year history but they will be without star playmaker Jahrome Hughes, who has entered the concussion protocols.
The Dolphins have shown enormous resolve over the past fortnight but still came away empty from trips to Darwin and Wellington, losing in golden point to Penrith and by two points to the Warriors.
Back in front of the Phins faithful in Brisbane they should be ready to turn on the afterburners as they unleash Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth and Selwyn Cobbo on a Storm defence that has leaked 162 points in the past four matches.
Team News
Dolphins: Jack Bostock is set to complete his comeback from an ACL injury after making a successful return via Queensland Cup last week. Bostock was initially named in the reserves but will come into the centres in place of Trai Fuller, who goes to the bench. Kurt Donoghoe is also on track to return from a hamstring injury and is set to come on to the six-man bench. Englishman Morgan Knowles is due to return from a calf injury and has been named to start at lock. No such luck for Jake Averillo, who succumbs to a hand injury.
Storm: A change on Thursday with Alec MacDonald ruled out with a low-grade hamstring strain and Trent Loiero coming into the side at lock. Josiah Pahulu has been added to the bench. Perth-bound playmaker Tyran Wishart is set to step into the No.7 jersey after Jahrome Hughes was ruled out with a concussion. Craig Bellamy has shaken up his pack, with Shawn Blore and Ativalu Lisati to start in the back row and Joe Chan and Cooper Clarke shifting to the bench. Victorian junior Hugo Peel will make his NRL debut on the wing while Trent Toelau makes his Storm debut from the bench.
Stat Attack
The Dolphins have lost their last two games by two points or less.
The Storm have lost their last three games at Suncorp Stadium.
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 15 tries in his last 11 games at Suncorp Stadium.
The Storm have won five of their last six games without Jahrome Hughes.
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in his last three games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.