LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Following their defeat against the Penrith Panthers in the 2024 NRL Grand Final, the Melbourne Storm are aiming to secure victory this season as they head into another Grand Final.
In their recent match against the Cronulla Sharks, two Storm players notably excelled, while one Sharks forward distinguished himself despite the team's exit from the 2025 NRL Finals.
Melbourne Storm Player Ratings:
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 7
2. Will Warbrick 8
3. Jack Howarth 6
4. Nick Meaney 7
5. Xavier Coates 7
6. Cameron Munster 8
7. Jahrome Hughes 9
8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9
9. Harry Grant (c) 7
10. Josh King 6
12. Eliesa Katoa 7
15. Shawn Blore 6
13. Trent Loiero 6
Interchange:
11. Ativalu Lisati 4
14. Tyran Wishart 4
16. Tui Kamikamica 6
17. Alec MacDonald 6
Cronulla Sharks Player Ratings:
1. William Kennedy 5
2. Sione Katoa 7
3. Jesse Ramien 6
4. KL Iro 6
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 5
6. Braydon Trindall 4
7. Nicho Hynes 3
8. Addin Fonua-Blake 5
9. Blayke Brailey (c) 4
10. Toby Rudolf 4
11. Billy Burns 8
12. Teig Wilton 5
13. Jesse Colquhoun 5
Interchange:
14. Briton Nikora 7
15. Siosifa Talakai 7
16. Oregon Kaufusi 4
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 6