Storm vs Sea Eagles: Munster‘s Storm Return In Blockbuster Grudge Match With DCE’s Sea Eagles

July 19, 2025: Storm vs Sea Eagles – Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster is set to take the field against the Manly Sea Eagles in a high-octane Round 20 NRL clash at AAMI Park, despite facing a deeply personal challenge off the field. Munster will play just a day before attending his father’s funeral in Rockhampton, creating a tight travel schedule that requires him to catch an early flight from Sydney and transfer through Brisbane.

The Storm have made minor adjustments to their lineup. Joe Chan has been named in the centres, with Grant Anderson moving to the wing and Kane Bradley omitted. Tui Kamikamica will start in the front row, pushing Stefano Utoikamanu to the bench.

Meanwhile, Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up about a nagging calf injury that has sidelined him for the past three games. Speaking to 2GB’s Wide World of Sports, Papenhuyzen said the injury is “annoying” but manageable. He admitted he may need to continue managing the issue for the remainder of the season. “It will be something that we will focus on to make sure it doesn’t flare up,” he said, adding that the team’s rehabilitation efforts have been effective so far.

Team Lineups:

Melbourne Storm:

1. Nick Meaney
2. Grant Anderson
3. Jack Howarth
4. Joe Chan
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
    Interchange: 8. Stefano Utoikamanu, 14. Tyran Wishart, 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 17. Ativalu Lisati
    18th Man: Bronson Garlick

Manly Sea Eagles:

1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Tom Trbojevic
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Jazz Tevaga
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Corey Waddell
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
    Interchange: 14. Jake Simpkin, 15. Tommy Talau, 16. Ethan Bullemor, 17. Toafofoa Sipley
    18th Man: Aaron Schoupp

With both teams eyeing crucial competition points and the finals looming, all eyes will be on AAMI Park to see how this emotional and physical battle unfolds.