Live: Munster returns as Storm, Sea Eagles face off in Perth

The NRL action kicks off in Perth with a clash between the Melbourne Storm and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, featuring the return of star player Cameron Munster for the Storm. The game is part of Indigenous Round, with both teams honoring the occasion in their jerseys and a Welcome to Country ceremony led by Uncle Olman Walley. The weather in Perth, initially threatening rain, has cleared, though the possibility of a storm was seen by some as an omen.

Following the Storm-Sea Eagles match, the Dolphins will host the Brisbane Broncos at Lang Park. This game carries significant weight for the Broncos, who have struggled this season, with a loss to their rivals potentially being a severe blow. The Rabbitohs will also be looking to solidify their position in the top eight when they take on the Eels in the final game of the day.

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The weather is rainy in Perth I don’t see how I can go past the Storm to win.

Team news indicates some last-minute changes for the Storm, with Shawn Blore starting in the second row and Joe Chan coming into the lineup in the centers. Cameron Munster partners Hayden Watson at halfback, and Tyran Wishart moves to hooker. The Sea Eagles had a bye last week, and the focus will be on whether their first-year coach can turn around their recent poor form. The article provides live commentary and updates throughout the day, capturing the atmosphere and key moments of the NRL fixtures.

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Manly desperately needed the bye last week, but will first-year coach have been able to turn around what had been a dire run of form in that one week off?