The Roosters and Storm will face off in Round 7 of the competition, both coming off strong wins. Melbourne is second on the ladder with a 4-1 record, and Thursday’s game will be an opportunity for them to prove their winning form on the road. The Roosters have also had a good season so far, with a morale-boosting win over Newcastle in their last game. Joey Manu’s performance was impressive for the Roosters, and they will be looking for more opportunities for him when he moves back to the centres.
In terms of team news, the Roosters have no further changes on game day, with James Tedesco returning after missing the last round due to concussion. Joey Manu will shift back to the centers, and Joseph-Aukuso Suaali’i will move to the wing. Sitili Tupouniua is out with a head injury, replaced by Egan Butcher on the bench. Fetalaiga Pauga is the 18th man for the Roosters. The Storm have made some changes as well, with Nelson Asofa-Solomona moved to the bench for his first game of the season, and Christian Welch starting. Tui Kamikamica is sidelined with a calf injury, while Joe Chan returns from a hand injury on the bench. Jack Howarth is the 18th man for the Storm.
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