Junior Team Announcement: Round 5 and Round 9

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 05:13 PM

Melbourne Storm's Jersey Flegg will travel to Penrith on Saturday to play top of the ladder Penrith Panthers, with the Storm SG Ball also going to Sydney to take on the Sharks and Harold Matthews will play at Seabrook Reserve.

This weekend marks Round 5 for Jersey Flegg, and the final games of the season for SG Ball and Harold Matthews, as the home-and-away season concludes and the teams look to secure their spots in the finals.

Jersey Flegg (U21)

The Storm's U21 team remains undefeated in 2025, coming off a draw in Round 4. They’ll be looking to make a statement this Saturday when they take on the top-of-the-ladder Penrith Panthers (kick-off 2:00pm, Parker Street Reserve, Penrith).

Coach Mark Russell has made two changes to the starting lineup. The team is bolstered by the return of U21 captain Stanley Huen and Mitchell Jennings.

Starting Team:

1. Blake Kehl

2. Siulagi Pio

3. Mitchell Jennings

4. Liam Williams

5. Luke Cesari

6. Eli Morris

7. Dylan Brettle

8. Jak Goulding

9. Ioane Lui

10. Suli Pole

11. Preston Conn

12. Nicholas Stonestreet

13. Stanley Huen

Interchange:

14. Gabriel Satrick

15. K-CI Newton-Whare

16. Josiah-Ekkehard Neli

17. Jordan Blundell

Reserves:

18. Nisifolo Fauonuku

19. Markkuz Ofanoa

20. Zayvian Langkilde-Fale

SG Ball (U19)

The Storm's U19 team will play their final home-and-away game of the season, with a win securing their spot in the finals. Coach Matt Duffie has made two changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Sharks (kick-off 1:00pm, Sharks Stadium).

Amaziah Murgha and Kyu Fiaui both come into the side, while Joseph Vela and Ronnic Starkey are out.

Starting Team:

1. Amaziah Murgha

2. Waka Hammond

3. Victory Isaako

4. Alize Clarke

5. Edward Lyons

6. Jordan Hamlin

7. Riley Brannock

8. Kobi Floro

9. Lockyer Foliola

10. Cooper Clarke

11. Kyu Fiaui

12. David Tuariki

13. Lucas Hinchey

Interchange:

14. Jai Bowden

15. Pheonix Woods

16. Charbel Kheillerah

17. Frank Howarth

Reserves:

18. Jojo Vela

Harold Matthews (U17)

The Harold Matthews team will play their final game of the year this weekend and will be aiming to finish on a high note. There are no changes to the squad as they host the Raiders (kick-off 1:15pm, Seabrook Reserve).

Starting Team:

1. Wivenshalom Tyrell

2. Harlen Smith

3. Texas Esera Saluni

4. Mason Matafeo

5. Mila Tauese

6. Jeriah Papatua

7. Max Tokava

8. Zion Tunumafono

9. Emmanuel Walker

10. Malachai Taupau

11. Jactin Samaeli