A clash between two of the competition's heavyweights will kick off Round 5 with the Broncos coming off a big win over the Cowboys and the Storm looking to continue their strong start to the season after a bye.
After handing their Queensland rivals their first defeat of the season in front of a home crows on Good Friday, morale will be high in Brisbane as the Broncos look to go back-to-back for the first time this season.
With skipper Adam Reynolds carrying a niggle to the knee and Reece Walsh sidelined with a facial fracture, the win came as a strong showcase of the Broncos' depth with Tristan Sailor starring at fullback and veteran Corey Oates showing his versatility on the bench.
Melbourne, meanwhile, will be raring to go after their bye, running out a near full strength side with Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes and Christian Welch all back on deck.
Melbourne have the wood over the Broncos, having won 14 of their past 15 clashes.
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Storm: Three big inclusions for the Storm with Cameron Munster (groin), Jahrome Hughes (suspension) and Christian Welch (concussion) all back on deck. Tyran Wishart goes to the bench.In a late change before kick-off, Jack Howarth joins the bench, with Tepai Moeroa switching to 18th player.
Broncos: Just the one change to the side that downed the Cowboys with young forward Ben Te Kura named to make his NRL debut off the bench after being 18th man last week. He comes in for Xavier Willison, who will miss the game after suffering a head knock at training. Martin Taupau is the 18th Man.
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Stat Attack
- The Broncos have not won at AAMI Park since 2016.
- The Storm are aiming for their 12th consecutive win at AAMI Park.
- Corey Oates and Tyson Smoothy are the only Broncos players who have won in Melbourne.
- Storm winger Xavier Coates has scored 24 tries in 20 games at AAMI Park.
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Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.