West Tigers vs. Melbourne Storm: Both Teams are Looking to Win their Opening Game of the Season

The announced fixtures of the National Rugby League have taken over Rugby fans in Australia like a storm as everyone cannot wait for the action to start this weekend. The upcoming fixture is between Melbourne Storms and West Tigers, who look to fancy for their chances in CommBank Stadium, NSW. It would be a thriller of a contest as both teams look to play with positive energy and intent to not only win the game but also set their reputation for the upcoming game. Talking about the favorites, Melbourne Storms are the favorites of winning the game against the West Tigers. In their last two outings, Melbourne Storm has outclassed West Tigers as they prepare to meet in the weekend fixture.

West Tigers haven’t been on their A-game since the last season, as they have conceded more than 30+ points in their last 3 games. As West Tigers missed playing the finals in 2021, they would be sensing the pressure as they line up for their opening game against Melbourne Stars. Head Coach Michael Maguire would be facing the heat as he would be knowing that this is the time to answer to all his critics. The overall lineup of West’s would be the same as last season. With the likes of Laurie Nofoaluma, Roberts Gildart, Hastings Brooks, Tuilagi, and Garner in the team, West Tigers can certainly play according to their strengths, possessing a threat for Melbourne Storm.

• Laurie;
• NofoaLuma;
• Gildart;
• Peachey;
• Garner.

Melbourne Storm would be walking in the field, all guns blazing as they have the winning streak from the last season. Since their win against Penrith Panthers, Melbourne Storms is started clicking as a unit. Moving forward with the statistics, Melbourne Storms have the edge over West Tigers. With the likes of Papenhuyzen, R. Smith, Olam, Coates, Meaney, Moeroa, Kaufusi, Bromwich, and Hughes in the first fifteen lineups, Melbourne Storm would be looking to storm the field and start striking points with the whistle.

• Jennings;
• R. Smith;
• Coates;
• Meaney;
• Hughes.

Since it’s a season opener game for both sides, both will look to play their full strength squad, keeping young players on the reserves bench. Going in the game, Melbourne has the evident edge over West Tigers, and they are looking like the favorites of winning the game.