LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Grand final fever has hit Melbourne Storm, with Nelson Asofa-Solomona set to face the music at the NRL judiciary in a bid to lace up his boots for Sunday's big dance.
The Storm are taking a gamble and rolling the dice on Monday night, hoping to score a double downgrade for their towering prop forward who was slapped with a hefty suspension for a high shot on Lindsay Collins during the preliminary final clash.
Asofa-Solomona could have copped a four-match ban for his actions, but the Storm are backing him to fight the charge and avoid missing out on the grand final showdown.
This move brings back memories of Billy Slater's epic judiciary battle six years ago, where the superstar fullback fought to play in the grand final against the Roosters.
The Storm are looking to avoid a similar circus and have fast-tracked Asofa-Solomona's hearing to Monday night.
In a statement, the club confirmed their decision to contest the suspension, highlighting the importance of having their key player on the field for the grand final.
It's a high stakes game for the Storm, as they look to keep their hopes alive and secure a spot in rugby league history.