LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Team Announcement: Round 18 v Cowboys
Craig Bellamy has revealed the extended squad for the Melbourne Storm's Round 18 match against the Cowboys, as reported by melbournestorm.com.au.
Due to the absence of Storm's Origin players, several adjustments have been made to the starting lineup for the upcoming trip to Townsville.
Joe Chan has been named to play at centre, partnering with Nick Meaney, while Kane Bradley makes his return on the right wing.
The versatile Tyran Wishart will start at five-eighth, working alongside Jahrome Hughes.
In the forward pack, Tui Kamikamica and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are set to start at prop and lock, respectively.
Bronson Garlick takes over the hooker position in place of the unavailable Harry Grant.
The extended bench showcases the NRL return of Jonah Pezet, who is back from a recent knee injury, and presents a potential debut for new signing Josiah Pahulu.
Additional development players Coby Williamson, Gabe Satrick, Keagan Russell-Smith, and Siulagi Pio are also included on the extended bench.