Friday night lights: Storm v Knights; Raiders v Roosters
The Storm have won three of their past four and will look to continue that form when the resurgent Knights arrive at AAMI Park on Friday night.
After collecting the wooden spoon last year, the Knights have turned the corner big time under new coach Justin Holbrook and sit fifth with a 8-4 record.
From Melbourne, we head to Canberra for the second instalment of Friday night footy when the Raiders play host to a Roosters side smarting after a disappointing loss to the Storm last week.
The Green Machine found some form against the Cowboys last weekend and have weapons across the park to hurt Trent Robinson's men if they don't muscle up in defence.
Follow all the action from Round 14 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Storm v Knights at AAMI Park
Match: Storm v Knights
Round 14 -
home Team
Storm
13th Position
away Team
Knights
5th Position
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
8th min: Opening try of the game to big forward Stefano Utoikamanu who muscles his way over after getting a short ball close to the line from Harry Grant. Sua Fa'alogo converts the try for a 6-0 lead.
Injury update - 5th min: Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland is assisted from the field via medicab after suffering a head knock in a collision with oncoming Storm attacker Joe Chan. With concern shown by players on both sides, great care was taken on the field to get the Kiwi rake off the field safely.
Kick off: Storm have first use at the ball at home.
Match preview:
Storm v Knights: Round 14
Late Mail
Storm: No late changes on game day. In earlier news, another backline blow for the Storm with Jack Howarth ruled out in the 24-hour team update due to a quad contusion. Joe Chan has been elevated from the interchange to start in his place. Shawn Blore comes on to the bench as he looks to make his return from a concussion. Manaia Waitere will take on a greater role on Friday night, named on Tuesday in place of the injured Nick Meaney, who is gone for 4-6 weeks with a calf strain.
Knights: No late changes on game day. In previous news, Fletcher Sharpe is set to return to the halves to account for the loss of Sandon Smith to a calf injury. After starting the year at five-eighth, Sharpe has spent the last couple of weeks at centre. Fletcher Hunt will fill the void in the centres. The Knights remained 1-20 as named in the 24-hour team update.
Raiders v Roosters at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Roosters
Round 14 -
home Team
Raiders
12th Position
away Team
Roosters
4th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Match preview:
Raiders v Roosters: Round 14
Late Mail: Still to come
