Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm Prediction & Tips
Match of the Round at 4 Pines. Jahrome Hughes OUT for the Storm is a season-defining loss. Tom Trbojevic in form at fullback. Our pick is Sea Eagles $1.49 H2H with Trbojevic to score anytime.
7:35 PM · Saturday, 27 June 2026 · 4 Pines Park
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Saturday night at 4 Pines Park and the storyline is enormous - Jahrome Hughes is OUT for the Storm. Tyran Wishart starts at halfback. Harry Grant returns to the starting side after coming off the bench last week, with Trent Toelau reverting to the interchange. Without Hughes pulling the strings, Melbourne's spine drops a full level - Munster carries the playmaking load alone.
For the Sea Eagles, Reuben Garrick is sidelined - Josh Feledy starts in the centres. Hooker Brandon Wakeham (calf) and prop Kobe Hetherington miss, with Jake Simpkin and Ethan Bullemor joining the starting side. Clayton Faulalo is on reserves chasing a hamstring comeback. The good news: Tom Trbojevic is in form at fullback in a Manly side that has surged to 6th on the ladder.
The Storm are 11th and travelling without their best player. 4 Pines is one of the harder grounds in the competition to play at - Manly are 4-3 at home - and the Trbojevic-Fogarty-Brooks connection is hitting full stride. Without Hughes, Melbourne can't rely on their structural attack and Munster solo isn't enough on the road against a Manly defence anchored by Olakau'atu and the two Trbojevic brothers. Sea Eagles $1.49 H2H is the Match of the Round pick. Tom Trbojevic is the anytime tryscorer - Turbo at home, in form, always scores when Manly win.
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Our Tip
Hughes out is the difference. The Storm's attacking system runs through him and Wishart starting is a major drop-off. Manly's spine is now better than Melbourne's. Trbojevic is in vintage form and scores tries when the Sea Eagles dominate.
Casualty Ward & Team News
Sea Eagles
Reuben Garrick sidelined - Josh Feledy starts in the centres. Hooker Brandon Wakeham (calf) and prop Kobe Hetherington miss - Jake Simpkin and Ethan Bullemor join the starting side. Clayton Faulalo on reserves chasing a hamstring comeback.
Storm
The big one: Jahrome Hughes OUT. Tyran Wishart starts at halfback. Harry Grant returns to the starting side; Trent Toelau reverts to the interchange. Josiah Pahulu is the new face on the bench.
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Confirmed Tuesday 23 June 4pm. Late changes possible up to 1 hour before kickoff.
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