The Panthers host the Storm in a top-four clash that shapes as the game of the round, with the sides expected to meet in the finals next month.
Melbourne have copped a double blow with Jahrome Hughes (illness) and Xavier Coates (hip) both ruled out, but Nelson Asofa-Solomona returns.
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Asofa-Solomona is expected to start in the middle instead of the edge, where he played while Eli Katoa was sidelined with an eye injury until last week.
Rising star Jonah Pezet will start at halfback while George Jennings to take Coates’ place on the wing.
Penrith centre Tyrone Peachey is suspended and Zac Hosking has been named to start but there could be a late shift given Izack Tago (leg injury) has been listed in the reserves.
Bulldogs-bound utility Jaeman Salmon has joined the bench.
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