NRL – Super Saturday: Storm vs Rabbitohs 
The final game of Super Saturday takes us to Melbourne for a fixture that feels as intriguing as it is unexpected. Seeing the Storm in this sort of position on the ladder is unusual, and that alone gives this one a different edge. South Sydney, meanwhile, come in with confidence, momentum and a clear chance to exploit a side that looks vulnerable.
On paper, this has the makings of something far more open than it first appears.
The Storm are in real trouble 
Five straight losses for Melbourne is a serious concern, and it is not just the results that are alarming.
The defeat in Canberra again left the sense of a team fighting without rediscovering its identity. There are still bursts of resistance, flashes here and there, moments when the Storm look like the Storm… and then come the mistakes, the soft patches and the lack of control that has become so uncharacteristic.
What stands out most is the collapse in the areas where Melbourne used to dominate. They are not controlling possession, the execution is sloppy, and the defence has fallen well below its usual level.
This is a side that missed 37 tackles last week. For this club, that says plenty.
And yet, this is also the kind of situation where Melbourne usually bites back. Under pressure, at home, with the crowd ready to suck the air out of the place, the ingredients are there for a reaction.
The question is whether this team still has one left in it.
The Rabbitohs are clearly building 
The 30-12 win over the Dragons confirmed South Sydney’s progress.
It was not just a routine victory. It was a statement of control. The Rabbitohs dictated the tempo, won the contact battle and, crucially, showed a balance that has not always been there.
That is what makes this side worth watching now. They are no longer living off individual flashes.
The pack is moving forward, the structure looks cleaner and a few senior figures are lifting. Latrell Mitchell looks to be getting his influence back, Koloamatangi is setting the tone up front, and the whole group feels a bit more grown up.
Now comes the real test: Melbourne. But oddly enough, this trip may have arrived at the right time.
Because this version of the Storm no longer carries the fear factor it once did.
This could open up early
This matchup looks far more likely to turn into an attacking contest than a tight grind.
Melbourne need a response, South Sydney can smell a chance, and neither defence is offering much in the way of certainty right now.
That is usually the sort of mix that produces unpredictable games… and plenty of points.
Both sides also have the firepower to blow up the original plan if the pace goes up.
And if it starts breaking open early, it could get very lively indeed.
NRL prediction Storm vs Rabbitohs
Over 46.5 points
Even in their rough patch, the Storm still have enough talent to put points on the board, especially in a home spot where a response is expected.
South Sydney, meanwhile, are bringing an attack that is finding its feet and a matchup they can clearly target.
With both teams needing to make a statement, it is hard not to see this one opening up.
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