Storm name squad for Roosters clash
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has named an 18-man squad for this Saturday’s Round 13 clash against the
Sydney Roosters.
After last Sunday’s 17-16 extra-time win over the Penrith Panthers at Olympic Park, the Storm rose to
second on the 2006 NRL Telstra Premiership ladder, equal on points with ladder leader the Brisbane
Broncos.
Sydney, on the other hand, is coming off a disappointing 22-20 defeat at the hands of the Parramatta Eels
to slip to ninth place.
| Storm Team |
| 1. | Greg Inglis |
| 2. | Matt Geyer |
| 3. | Matt King |
| 4. | Jake Webster |
| 5. | Steve Turner |
| 6. | Scott Hill |
| 7. | Cooper Cronk |
| 8. | Garret Crossman |
| 9. | Cameron Smith |
| 10. | Brett White |
| 11. | David Kidwell |
| 12. | Ryan Hoffman |
| 13. | Dallas Johnson |
| Reserve Bench |
| 14. | Ben Cross |
| 15. | Jeremy Smith |
| 16. | Antonio Kaufusi |
| 17. | Nathan Friend |
| 18. | Billy Slater |
| (one to be omitted) |
Bellamy has made two changes to the squad that was named last week.
Brett White returns to the starting line-up after being rested from last week’s game, taking the place of
Ian Donnelly who has been suspended for one week.
This weekend sees the return of Billy Slater who will return after completing his suspension. He has been
named as 18th man.
Ben Cross, after being voted player’s-player-of-the-week by his teammates, retains his place on the bench
while Nathan Friend has also been named on the bench despite suffering an ankle injury in last week’s win over
the Panthers.
NRL Premiership - Round 13
Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters
Olympic Park, Melbourne
Saturday Evening, June 3
Kick-Off: 5:35pm (local time)
Live on Fox Sports from 5:30pm (AEST)
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