Everything you auto know: Semi-Final v Roosters
All the info you need to know as Melbourne Storm take on the Sydney Roosters this Friday in a Semi-Final clash at AAMI Park!
Key Info
Where: AAMI Park
When: Friday, September 15
Gates: 6.15pm
NRL kick-off: 7.50pm
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Watch live on Channel 9, Fox League and Kayo.
Venue Info
Merchandise
Unlock your 2023 merchandise, as well as our new Mitchell and Ness range, at the game on Friday by visiting our pop-up at Gate 2!
Membership
Looking to become a member? You can visit the membership team at the front forecourt room next to Edwin’s Cafe!
The AAMI Park seating map for the 2023 Finals Series can be found here.
Finals Hub
Updated daily with ticketing info, merch, competitions and the latest NRL Finals news, Storm's Finals Hub is your one-stop shop for all things Finals!
Chase the Legacy
As Melbourne Storm enter their 13th consecutive finals appearance, in a year that celebrated the Club’s 25th anniversary, players will take the field with a burning desire – to “Chase the Legacy”.
Chase the Legacy
Chase the Legacy celebrates 25 years of sporting success, it embodies the unwavering dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence and triumphant history of the Club we know and love.
Represent the Legacy and support your Storm with your very own 2023 Finals tee!
Team Info
Justin Olam and Reimis Smith have been named to rejoin the Melbourne Storm squad as the Club prepares to take on the Roosters in a Friday night Elimination Final at AAMI Park.
After Young Tonumaipea (head) and Xavier Coates (ankle) sustained injuries against the Broncos last week, the experienced centre and winger will make their return alongside an otherwise unchanged starting line-up.
Match: Storm v Roosters
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Roosters is number 2 Fetalaiga Pauga
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion SeveCentre for Roosters is number 3 Paul Momirovski
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Roosters is number 4 Corey Allan
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Reimis SmithWinger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Storm is number 21 Tyran WishartHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui KamikamicaProp for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
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Hooker for Storm is number 19 Bronson GarlickHooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh KingLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantInterchange for Roosters is number 8 Fletcher Baker
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Interchange for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tom EisenhuthInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tariq SimsInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant AndersonReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Drew Hutchison
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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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.
Other Major Events
AFL Finals at the MCG
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.
