Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Live Blog Team Updates Score Match Report Craig Bellamy Nick Meaney Bryce Cartwright Ryan Matterson

Melbourne will look to maintain their incredible Round 1 record when they take on grand finalist Parramatta at Commbank Stadium.

The Storm have not lost a season opener since 2000 and coach Craig Bellamy has had a perfect record since taking charge in 2003.

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The Eels are without winger Bailey Simonsson (shoulder) and backrowers Shaun Lane (jaw), Ryan Matterson (lock).

But Matt Doorey (ankle) and Bryce Cartwright (jaw) have been named, while J’maine Hopgood will make his club debut alongside Josh Hodgson. Her other recruits, Jack Murchie and Jirah Momoisea, are on the bench.

Storm utility Nick Meaney starts at full-back with Ryan Papenhuyzen out for at least eight weeks while Will Warbrick earns a spot on the wing.

It’s a new pack following the departures of Jesse and Kenny Bromwich and Felise Kaufusi. Trent Loiero will start on the second row alongside recruit Eliesa Katoa.

Tyran Wishart is the bank utility that is joined by Chris Lewis, Jordan Grant and Alec MacDonald. Veterans Tariq Sims (calf) and Tepai Moeroa (toe) are both out through injury.

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