Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview by Dean McHugh  

While the game fixture is the Melbourne Storm against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, this matchup could be the Nick Meaney show. He is one of the top scorers for points and goals in the NRL, and his Storm is taking on the team with the statistically worst defence in the league. He’s played every minute of the season so far, having scored a goal in every game, too. Meaney was imperative in the centre position for the Storm as they edged a narrow win against the Sydney Roosters last weekend. Given how porous the Rabbitohs have been in 2024, it only seems sensible to back Meaney to score 3+ goals in this fixture. 

NRL Expert Tips for Storm vs Rabbitohs

Start with the defensive gap. Melbourne arrive off a tight win over the Roosters, while South Sydney have leaked points all season and rank near the bottom for defence. That mismatch drives most NRL betting predictions for this game, with the Storm likely to win the field position battle and keep the Rabbitohs chasing. When you look at the NRL betting odds, see how the Storm’s price reflects that gap, then think about the player markets. Nick Meaney’s steady goal kicking makes him a natural focus. The Rabbitohs can still hurt Melbourne if their outside backs get early ball, but they need to tighten up first.