LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Team Update: Round 18 v Cowboys
Craig Bellamy has confirmed the 19-man squad for Melbourne Storm's Round 18 clash against the Cowboys in Townsville.
Notably, Ryan Papenhuyzen has dropped out due to "calf tightness," leading to Tyran Wishart taking over the fullback position while Jonah Pezet shifts from the bench to five-eighth.
Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown, a Victorian product formerly known as Siulagi Pio, has been named on the bench and is set to make his NRL debut.
He will join impact forwards Alec MacDonald, Lazarus Vaalepu, and Ativalu Lisati.
Coby Williamson and Keagan Russell-Smith have been named as extended reserves.
Tuimalatu-Brown is a graduate of Melbourne Storm's Player Pathway Program, making him the sixth Victorian to represent the club at NRL level, following current squad members Sua Fa'alogo (#231) and Dean Ieremia (#213).