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Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Round 17 Tips - No stopping the Storm at AAMI
The Melbourne Storm continue their formidable form at AAMI Park, clinching a victory over the Cronulla Sharks in NRL 2025 Round 17. Remaining undefeated at their home ground, the Storm boast an average scoring rate of 42 points per game this season. The Sharks have been struggling, with recent defensive lapses leading to several losses. Harry Grant contributes significantly by securing another try, consolidating the Storm's dominance. Team updates feature player returns and strategic changes to maintain their winning momentum.
- Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 17 NRL game
- Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEST) at AAMI Park
- Melbourne Storm remain undefeated at home in 2025.
- Storm average 42 points per game at AAMI Park.
Jez's Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Round 17 Tips
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 17 2025 - Expert Prediction
The Melbourne Storm will stay undefeated at AAMI Park in 2025, getting a double-digit victory over the Cronulla Sharks.
- Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 17 2025 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- Melbourne Storm Form Analysis
- Melbourne Storm Team News
- Melbourne Storm Team List
- Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
- Cronulla Sharks Team News
- Cronulla Sharks Team List
- Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 17 FAQ’s
Storm vs Sharks Rd. 17 Cheat Sheet
The Storm have been tearing teams apart in Melbourne this season with an average winning margin of 28 points on the back of the electric attack that averages 42 points per game at home this season.
Cronulla head into this clash as the latest team to beat the Storm, however, a lot can change over a month in the NRL and it certainly has done that for the Sharks, who have lost 3 of their last 4 and have conceded an average of 38 points in those three losses.
The Storm are going to continue their run and ad more misery to Craig Fitzgibbons men, running away with this one. The 9.5 points feels safe to cover and I am even leaning towards a 13+ victory with only the Sharks recent run against the Storm holding me back. The Storm will put up the points they need to come over their team total of 26.5 and Harry Grant will score his 7th try in 6 games against the Sharks.
- Melbourne have won 4 of 6 matches at home by a 13+ margin.
- Melbourne average 42 points per game when playing at AAMI Park
- Cronulla have conceded 34 points or more in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Harry Grant has scored 6 tries against the Sharks in their last 5 appearances.
Head to Head
Cronulla beat the Sharks 31-26 at Shark Park in Round 11 with Daniel Atkinson scoring a double with Cronulla leading 25-12 at halftime.
Cronulla have won 3 of the last 5 against the Storm, however Melbourne lead the head to head record 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
The previous four matches between Melbourne and Cronulla have gone over the game total.
Melbourne Storm Form Analysis
Melbourne have had a strong origin period winning their last 3 matches with their last defeat coming at the hands of the Sharks in Round 11.
The Storm attack has been gliserning this season as they lead the comp with an average of 33 points per game. The games where they have struggled has come down to a lack of concentration in defence, often caused by putting themselves under pressure with handling errors.
The Storm’s home record is phenomenal, winning all 6 games at AAMI Park this season. They are averaging 42 points per game while conceding just 14. Obviously with numbers like that, 5 of 6 matches have hit the over on the game total.
It is no surprise with Ryan Papenhuyzen staying healthy that he is leading the try scorer count in 2025, crossing the line 12 times.
Melbourne Storm Team News
Xavier Coates returns to the wing after being rested after Origin with Jack Howarth dropping out.
Stefano Utoikamanu and Trent Loiero have been returned to the starting side after taking less minutes off the bench after Origin.
Melbourne Storm Team List
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Sua Faalogo
3. Grant Anderson
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
Interchange
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Reserves
18. Ativalu Lisati
19. Bronson Garlick
20. Joe Chan
21. Keagan Russell-Smith
22. Kane Bradley
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
The Sharks threw away a 28-12 lead in the final 30 minutes of their match against the Broncos last week, going down to Brisbane 34-28 after the home team ran in 4 unanswered tries to close out the match.
It is another match gone begging for the Sharks, who have now lost 3 of their last 4 matches. The Cronulla defence has been the brickwork of their season, however, over the last month it has fallen to tatters, conceding 34 points or more in 3 of their last 4 matches.
In their last 4 matches the Sharks have allowed an average of 6 linebreaks per game, including 10 against the Broncos last week.
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Despite suffering an eye gouge last week, Teig Wilton will start in the second row.
Cronulla Sharks Team List
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Sifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
Interchange
14. Daniel Atkinson
15. Jesse Colquhoun
16. Toby Rudolf
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
Reserves
18. Billy Burns
19. Hohepa Puru
20. Niwhai Puru
21. Chris Vea'ila
22. Jayden Berrell
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 17 FAQ’s
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Verdict
Harry Grant will score and the Storm will rack up over 26.5 points in the match, winning by double digits.
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