I hope you've strapped in for this clash between Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks. Ah, the delightful aroma of unwashed jerseys and shattered dreams fills the air.
Let's pull out the history books, shall we? In their last five meetings, Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks have been locked in a passionate tango of triumphs and failures. They've each claimed victories in this sultry dance - the Sharks having the latest laugh in May 2025. However, it's Melbourne Storm who holds the advantage in this feud, having triumphed in three out of the five latest brawls.
Now, for those of you who consider regular season records as sacred texts, the Melbourne Storm pull ahead with a 9-4 record, while the Sharks, bless their hearts, are holding onto a rather unsteady 8-7. A bit like my Aunt Mabel after her third Martini.
Looking at the recent results, the Sharks' performance has been as shaky as a teenager on their first date. Melbourne Storm, on the other hand, is in pretty good form, going on a winning streak like my Aunt Mabel at Bingo night, even after that final martini.
Oh, and before I forget, the Melbourne Storm is sitting pretty at #3 while the Sharks are languishing at #7 in the 2025 NRL Premiership Standings.
The Storm seems poised to shovel another loss onto the Sharks' growing pile of disappointment. Trust me, that pile of disappointment can get quite hefty - I've been accumulating mine for years.
Albert’s Prediction: Melbourne Storm by 11