Three Things You Should Know

• The Warriors were considered lucky to escape with a narrow 26-22 win over last year’s wooden spooners Newcastle Knights last week.
• The Storm were powerful, jumping out to an early 10-0 lead after seven minutes before earning a gritty 12-6 win over the Dogs.
• Travelling to Auckland isn’t an easy task but the Storm gained a 21-14 win in Round Three last year.

TIP: Storm by 8

Melbourne Storm 26 (Kenny Bromwich, Cheyse Blair, Suliasi Vunivalu, Cooper Cronk tries; Cameron Smith 5 goals) defeated New Zealand Warriors 10 (Tuimoala Lolohea, Shaun Johnson tries; Johnson 1 goal) at Mt Smart Stadium. Half-time: 12-10. Crowd: 9,811.