Cronulla enters the final round searching for momentum before the finals after dropping three of its past four, while Melbourne is coming off an emphatic win over Brisbane. The Storm has dominated this matchup historically, but its long drought at Shark Park adds another interesting betting angle.
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Recent Form
The Sharks have won two of their past five games, defeating South Sydney 32-16 and Gold Coast 30-22 while losing to the Dragons, Raiders and Eels. Melbourne has won two of its past five, beating Manly 42-20 and Brisbane 46-20, with losses to South Sydney, Canterbury and Penrith.
Last 3 Meetings
Finals Week 1, 2025: Storm 22 def. Sharks 14
Round 17, 2025: Storm 30 def. Sharks 6
Round 11, 2025: Sharks 31 def. Storm 26
Most Tries – Last 5 Games
Cronulla Sharks
Sione Katoa — 5 tries
Ronaldo Mulitalo — 3 tries
William Kennedy — 1 try
Melbourne Storm
Tyran Wishart — 5 tries
Sualauvi Faalogo — 4 tries
Moses Leo — 3 tries
Average Total Match Points – Last 10 Games
Cronulla Sharks: 48.3 average total match points
Melbourne Storm: 49.4 average total match points
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