LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
Young Storm duo, Sua Fa-alogo and Jack Howarth, are set to make their debuts on Thursday night when Melbourne Storm takes on the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
This news was reported by melbournestorm.com.au.
This match will see a number of changes in the Storm line-up due to various reasons.
Tariq Sims, Justin Olam, Jayden Nikorima, Tyran Wishart, Chris Lewis, and Aaron Pene will be back in the line-up, filling in for Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Christian Welch, Nick Meaney, Xavier Coates, Marion Seve, Trent Loiero, Tui Kamikamica, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, and Tom Eisenhuth.
Jahrome Hughes will also be sidelined this week due to a low-grade medial injury.
However, he is expected to be available for selection next week after showing promising signs in his recovery.
Fa-alogo, who has shown impressive form on the wing and at fullback for the Sunshine Coast Falcons, will become only the fifth Victorian to play for the Storm.
In 17 appearances this season, he has scored an impressive 12 tries.
Howarth, on the other hand, is an Australian and Queensland junior representative player.
He has been equally impressive in the centres, playing 16 games for the Falcons this year.
Frank Ponissi, the Storm General Manager Football, expressed his satisfaction with the debut selections, stating that it was a reward for the effort put in by both players.
Thursday night's match will be an exciting opportunity for Fa-alogo and Howarth to showcase their skills and contribute to the Storm's performance against the Broncos.
The young duo will be hoping to make a positive impression and secure their places in the team going forward.