NRL Round 18 Preview - Sea Eagles v Storm @ Lottoland

Manly Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm @ Lottoland
 
Preview - The Sea Eagles host old rivals the Storm at Lottoland as they look to build off their victory against the Panthers in Round 16. The Sea Eagles produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Penrith 18-10, to halt a 4-game losing streak. The Storm produced a stunning 52-30 victory over the Dragons, without their Origin players, as they demonstrated just how much strike power and depth they possess, as they look to defend their title in 2018. 
 
Manly Sea Eagles’ Scouting Report - Trent Barrett has named an unchanged 17 from Manly’s Round 16 win over Penrith. Both Trbojevic brothers and Daly Cherry-Evans have been named to back up from Origin Three.
 
Melbourne Storm Scouting Report - Craig Bellamy has named Billy Slater, Will Chambers, Josh Addo-Carr, Cameron Munster, Felise Kaufusi and Tim Glasby all to back up after Origin. The Storm also welcome back star prop Jesse Bromwich, with Jahrome Hughes moving to halfback for Broadie Croft. 
 
Verdict - Storm by 4-12

The Sea Eagles turned up defensively a couple weeks ago against Penrith, however they have not done that consistently this year. They have already beaten the Storm this season; however that was without Cameron Smith pulling the strings. Expecting a high scoring game here, but Melbourne to come out on top as they continue their charge up the table.