For the Storm, Dane Nielsen is out, replaced by Justin O'Neill in the centres. Bryan Norrie starts for Jason Ryles, while Todd Lowrie comes into the final 17, with Ryan Hinchcliffe pushing back to the bench. Rory Kostjasyn and Richie Fa'aoso drop off the extended bench.
For the Panthers, David Simmons drops out of the side, replaced by debutant Travis Robinson on the wing. Michael Gordon switches jersey numbers, from 1 to 19.
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STORM
1. Billy SLATER
2. Sisa WAQA
20. Justin O'NEILL
4. Will CHAMBERS
5. Anthony QUINN
6. Gareth WIDDOP
7. Cooper CRONK
8. Jesse BROMWICH
9. Cameron SMITH (c)
14. Bryan NORRIE
11. Sika MANU
12. Ryan HOFFMAN
18. Todd LOWRIE
Bench:
10. Jason RYLES
13. Ryan HINCHCLIFFE
17. Kevin PROCTOR
19. Jaiman LOWE
Coach: Craig BELLAMY
PANTHERS
19. Michael GORDON
2. Josh MANSOUR
3. Michael JENNINGS
4. Brad TIGHE
20. Travis ROBINSON
6. Lachlan COOTE
7. Luke WALSH
8. Sam McKENDRY
9. Kevin KINGSTON (c)
10. Tim GRANT
11. Clint NEWTON
12. Cameron CIRALDO
13. Nigel PLUM
Bench:
14. Shane SHACKLETON
15. Mitch ACHURCH
16. Ryan SIMPKINS
17. Matt ROBINSON
Coach: Ivan CLEARY
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