Bold statement: the final pre-season showdown between Storm and Titans is shaping up to be the must-watch kickoff that could redefine early-season momentum. And this is the part most people miss: the game isn’t just a tune-up—it's a litmus test for squad depth, coaching plans, and who’s ready to hit the ground running when the NRL Premiership starts. Here’s a clear, beginner-friendly rewrite that preserves all the facts while improving clarity and engagement.
The Melbourne Storm will wrap up their pre-season with one last trial match against the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday evening, taking place at the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Key players coming off representative duty will feature in the Storm, including State of Origin standouts Harry Grant, Cameron Munster, Stefano Utoikamanu, and Trent Loiero. The Titans, meanwhile, arrive on the back of a 24-12 win over their Queensland rivals, the Dolphins.
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Round 1
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In a separate update, Storm confirmed that Xavier Coates will need Achilles surgery in the coming days and will be sidelined for at least three months.
Kick-off was initially scheduled for 8:05 PM AEDT but was moved to 8:30 PM AEDT due to lightning delays affecting the Roosters-Eels game earlier in the evening.
MATCH CENTRE: Storm vs Titans, NRL Trials live score and updates (Fox Sports).
Match details:
- Storm lineup: Sualauvi Faalogo, Will Warbrick, Marion Seve, Moses Leo, Hugo Peel, Cameron Munster, Tyran Wishart, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Joe Chan, Ativalu Lisati, Alec MacDonald, Trent Toelau, Cooper Clarke, Davvy Moale, Trent Loiero, Angus Hinchey, Gabriel Satrick, Preston Conn, Manaia Waitere, Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown, Mitchell Jennings, Jack Hetherington, Amare Milford, Lazarus Vaalepu
- Titans lineup: Keano Kini, Phillip Sami, Max Feagai, Jojo Fifita, Sialetili Faeamani, AJ Brimson, Jayden Campbell, Moeaki Fotuaika, Sam Verrills, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Josh Patston, Beau Fermor, Chris Randall, Kurtis Morrin, Klese Haas, Tukimihia Simpkins, Cooper Bai, Jett Liu, Jenson Taumoepeau, Arama Hau, Lachlan Ilias, Zane Harrison, Luke Sommerton, Jaylan De Groot
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