LIVE NRL: Broncos out to break Storm hoodoo in blockbuster finals opener

LIVE NRL: Broncos out to break Storm hoodoo in blockbuster finals opener

The Broncos will be desperate to finally break their Storm hoodoo in the first week of finals, having lost their last 14 games against Melbourne.

That includes a Round 27 loss at Suncorp Stadium, one of the most feared places to travel in rugby league.

But not for Craig Bellamy, who hasn’t lost on the Broncos’ home turf since 2009.

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Both teams will welcome back a wave of recruits, with both coaches resting a number of players in the final round of the season.

That will see Brisbane’s star trio of Adam Reynolds, Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam go to battle against the Storm’s spine of Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes and Nick Meaney.

Meanwhile, Ryan Papenhuyzen has also returned to first grade at the perfect time and will be plotting to wreak havoc in the middle of the park.

Kevin Walters also spent time as Craig Bellamy’s understudy at the Storm, setting up one of the most anticipated clashes of the season.

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