Melbourne can gain some form of revenge for last year’s grand final loss to Sydney when they clash at AAMI Park on Friday night.
It will prove to be a serious test for the Storm, however.
Although the only unbeaten side after five rounds – the Roosters lost to South Sydney in the opening round – Melbourne has not been entirely convincing to this point.
But besides having the home ground/crowd advantage Storm’s record- breaking captain Cameron Smith is in fine form while the side’s No.6 Cameron Munster is developing into a superstar.
Against that the Roosters will benefit from having Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Brett Morris back from injury, providing they pass last minute checks.
There will be another important encounter on Saturday when the St George Illawarra Dragons, seventh, meet the Manly Sea Eagles, sixth, at Win Stadium, Wollongong.
Playing at home should enable the Dragons to reign supreme.
Last Week: 4
2019 Total: 23
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks by 12pts
South Sydney Rabbitohs by 20pts
Melbourne Storm by 6pts
New Zealand Warriors by 16pts
St George Illawarra Dragons 10pts
Newcastle Knights by 18pts
Canberra Raiders by 22pts
Wests Tigers by 4pts