Two of the NRL's preseason title favourites will face off on Thursday night, but both come into the game in very different places than they might have expected this early into the season.
The Broncos have been without star fullback Reece Walsh, but that didn't stop them from piling on in-state rivals the Cowboys, beating them 38-12.
The Storm will be coming off a bye, but their last game was a two-point loss to Newcastle, so can their fresh legs offset their lack of momentum in the first game of round 5?
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What time is the NRL tonight? Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos kickoff time
Thursday night's game between the Storm and the Broncos will kick off at 8:00pm AEDT on April 4.
The game will be played at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
| Timezone | AEDT | AEST | NZD/ST |
| Kickoff time | 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
How to watch or live stream Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos
Thursday night's game is set to be broadcast live on Fox League, with coverage due to begin at 6:30 pm.
Additionally, the clash will also be available on free-to-air across the Nine network, including streaming platform, 9Now.
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TV channel |
Fox League/Channel 9 |
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Live stream |
Kayo/9Now |
This match, and every match across the regular season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, the Storm are the $1.43 favourite to win this match, while the Broncos are the underdogs at $2.85.
Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos Round 5 team lists
| Melbourne Storm team list | Brisbane Broncos team list |
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1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 14. Tyran Wishart 18. Chris Lewis |
1. Tristan Sailor 14. Tyson Smoothy 18. Martin Taupau |
