Biggest Winners – Storm

Cameron Munster

Munster returns to the No.6 jersey after missing last week’s clash and immediately transforms Melbourne’s attack. His running game, creativity and ability to create opportunities on both edges make him one of the competition’s biggest game-breakers.

Betting impact: Munster’s return significantly boosts Melbourne’s attacking upside, making Storm attacking markets and Munster player markets far more appealing.

Ryan Papenhuyzen

With Munster back directing traffic, Papenhuyzen should receive more quality ball through the middle and around broken play. His support play becomes even more dangerous with Melbourne’s first-choice playmaker back in the side.

Betting impact: Papenhuyzen remains one of the strongest anytime try scorer options of the weekend.

Tyran Wishart

Wishart shifts back into a more familiar supporting role following Munster’s return, allowing him to play with greater freedom rather than carrying the primary playmaking responsibilities.

Betting impact: Wishart becomes a value option in player performance markets without the pressure of leading the attack.

Biggest Losers – Storm

Harry Grant

Grant remains sidelined through injury, meaning Melbourne is again without arguably the game’s best hooker. His absence continues to place extra responsibility on the Storm halves.

Jahrome Hughes

Hughes also remains unavailable, leaving Melbourne without its first-choice halves pairing despite Munster’s return.

Storm middle rotation

Without Grant controlling the ruck, Melbourne’s forwards will need to generate momentum the hard way against a physical Manly pack.

Biggest Winners – Sea Eagles

Jake Wakeham

Wakeham returns after missing the previous match and provides Manly with another experienced organising option in the halves. His kicking game will be crucial against Melbourne’s elite defensive system.

Betting impact: Wakeham’s return gives Manly more stability and improves their ability to build field position.

Lehi Hopoate

Hopoate again wears the No.1 jersey with Tom Trbojevic unavailable. The young fullback has impressed in recent weeks and receives another opportunity to establish himself against one of the competition’s toughest opponents.

Betting impact: Hopoate remains Manly’s best value option in attacking player markets.

Haumole Olakau’atu

Olakau’atu continues to be Manly’s biggest edge threat and should see plenty of opportunities running at Melbourne’s reshuffled defensive line.

Betting impact: Olakau’atu remains one of the best forward anytime try scorer options of the round.

Biggest Losers – Sea Eagles

Tom Trbojevic

Trbojevic remains sidelined with his hamstring injury, leaving Manly without its most influential attacking player for another week.

Sea Eagles spine

Without Trbojevic sweeping around the back of the ruck, more responsibility falls on Jamal Fogarty and Jake Wakeham to generate attacking opportunities.

Sea Eagles edge defence

Containing the returning Cameron Munster alongside Ryan Papenhuyzen shapes as one of the toughest defensive assignments of the weekend.

Early Betting Verdict

The biggest Team List Tuesday news is Cameron Munster’s return for Melbourne, restoring one of the NRL’s premier playmakers at a crucial stage of the season. Manly also receives a boost through Jake Wakeham’s return, but the continued absence of Tom Trbojevic remains a significant setback. From a betting perspective, Munster’s inclusion is the standout selection impact, strengthening Melbourne’s attacking markets and giving the Storm a major edge despite the ongoing absences of Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes.