The Melbourne Storm delivered a resounding statement at Suncorp Stadium in Round 26, overpowering the Brisbane Broncos to secure a comprehensive 46–20 victory. Coming off a 14–22 loss against the Penrith Panthers, the visitors recalibrated quickly and blew the game wide open against a Brisbane side that struggled to contain the defensive pressure.
Pre-match market expectations saw the Melbourne Storm backed in from 1.68 to 1.6 (firmed), while the Brisbane Broncos drifted out from 2.18 to 2.35 (drifted). That market confidence proved entirely justified as the Storm piled on the points, leaving the home side's defensive frailties exposed once again in front of their home supporters.
How the tips went
Looking back at our pre-match selections for this Round 26 fixture, the results proved a mixed bag across the board.
The head-to-head tip on the Brisbane Broncos at 1.87 resulted in a loss following their heavy 20–46 defeat. However, our line selection on the Melbourne Storm at 1.85 successfully landed as the visitors covered the deficit with room to spare in a dominant display.