All the info you need ahead of Melbourne Storm’s final home game clash against the Titans!
Key Info
Theme: Final home game
Mini Family Day on Gosch's Paddock: 12pm
Gates open: 12.30pm
Melbourne Storm U21s v Canberra Raiders U21s kick-off (on AAMI Park): 12.30pm
Melbourne Storm NRL warm-up: 2.26pm
RedZed Storm warning siren: 2.55pm
Thunderstruck with live guitarist: 2.56pm
NRL kick off: 3pm
Watch live on Fox League and Kayo.
Follow along with Storm's exclusive content and live coverage on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
Half time: Stay in your seats to cheer on the next generation of football talent and junior teams take the field to go head-to-head! Melbourne Storm partner Suzuki will also be announcing the winner of the membership car giveaway!
Post-match: Grab yourself a free carsales fan footy from one of the players to commemorate your game experience.
Team news
Named in the extended reserves, Ryan Papenhuyzen is in line to make his return from injury, while Josh King has been rested from the contingent that took home the win over the Dragons in Round 25.
A late inclusion into the side last week, Will Warbrick has been named in his number two jersey to take his place on the wing.
Check out the team taking the field for Round 26:
Match: Storm v Titans
Round 26 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion SeveCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Young TonumaipeaCentre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Titans is number 7 Tom Weaver
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui KamikamicaProp for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
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Hooker for Storm is number 14 Bronson GarlickHooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaLock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantInterchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tom EisenhuthInterchange for Titans is number 16 Joe Stimson
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tepai MoeroaInterchange for Titans is number 17 Jacob Alick
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Interchange for Storm is number 19 Ryan PapenhuyzenInterchange for Titans is number 18 Keano Kini
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 20 Chris LewisReplacement for Titans is number 19 Joe Vuna
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Melbourne Storm Mini Family Day
Before witnessing Storm in action, first, head next door to Gosch’s Paddock from 12pm to enter the Storm Zone where the whole family will be treated to kid’s activities, food trucks, a DJ and a NRL Victoria kids clinic.
Mini Family Day activities:
- DJ
- Food Trucks
- Mini Golf
- Catch & Save Inflatable
- Climb & Slide inflatable
- Bike n Blend smoothies
- Face Painters
- Family of League
- Membership
- NRL Victoria kids clinics
What's On Melbourne
There is plenty to do around Melbourne before or after the game on Sunday. If you would like to explore the city prior to our game check out some of the iconic tour here!
Are you hungry after the game and looking for somewhere to take the family out for dinner make sure you check out the family-friendly restaurants around Melbourne here.
Family of League
Our Round 26 Match Day partner, Family of League, works hard to ensure the men, women and children of the rugby league community can access financial, social and emotional support to keep our game flourishing from grassroots, to first-grade.
Family of League welcomes all who share a passion for the game. Whether you’re a fan, member, donor, partner, administrator, or sponsor there is space at the table for all who love the game of rugby league.
To ensure this support for the rugby league community can continue, jump online and become a member at familyofleague.org.au.
Venue Info
Merchandise
Unlock your 2023 merchandise, as well as our new Mitchell and Ness range, at the game on Sunday by visiting one of the multiple locations! You can purchase your 2023 gear at the Storm Store or Aisles 4 & 24.
Membership
Looking to become a member? You can visit the membership team at the front forecourt room next to Edwin’s Cafe to upgrade your game day ticket to a membership at the game.
If you are a Melbourne Storm Member you are able to scan membership cards to gain access to AAMI Park.
- General Admission enter through Gate 7 and find a seat between aisles 12-19 and 31-38
- Reserved seat members can scan in and head to their reserved seat
Getting to and from the game
Journey
Make game day easy, be prepared and plan ahead with the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner for the most up-to-date travel information.
Public transport
AAMI Park is accessible by tram, train and bus. The stadium is walking distance from Richmond Station and Flinders Street Station.
Stop 7D is outside AAMI Park on the Tram 70 tram line from Flinders Street. If you are coming from the north Tram 45 (North Balwyn) and Tram 75 (Vermont South) will stop adjacent to the MCG.
Disruptions
- Buses to replace trains on Belgrave and Lilydale Lines
Drive to The Footy
Parking at Melbourne Park is only available to guests who have pre-booked. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. You will not be able to drive up without a booking.
If parking is sold out or unavailable, several private and public streetcar parks operate in close proximity to the precinct.
- Yarra Park (MCG)
- Securing Parking – 121 Exhibition Street
- Secure Parking – 300 Flinders Street
- Securing Parking – 12-20 Flinders Street
- Secure Parking – Grand Hyatt Melbourne
- Wilson Parking – 11 Exhibition Street
- Wilson Parking – Collins Place
- Wilson Parking – 32 Flinders Street
- Wilson Parking – 172 Flinders Street
- Wilson Parking – Federation Square
- ACDC Garage – 114 Flinders Street
- On-Street Parking via the Botanical Gardens along the Yarra River
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek’s Accessible Bookings Hotline:
- Reach them by phone on (03) 9286 1208 or;
- Submit a request to be contacted online here.
We recommend parking is booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note, there are a limited number of accessible parking bays located at John Cain Arena (on Olympic Boulevard).
Taxi & Rideshare
A taxi rank is available next to The Oval on Olympic Boulevard. The pick-up and drop-off point for rideshare services, such as Uber, is out the front of John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard.
We encourage guests not to order their rideshare service until they have reached the pick-up point to avoid causing congestion along Olympic Boulevard.