Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers predictions and NRL Grand Final betting tips: A Storm brewing in Sydney

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Where to watch the 2024 NRL Grand Final 

Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers
Sky Sports+, 9.30am Sunday

Best bets for the 2024 NRL Grand Final 

Melbourne Storm
2pts Evs general

Harry Grant to be named man of the match
1pt 10-1 Betfair, Paddy Power

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Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers predictions

Melbourne were the last side to beat Penrith in an NRL Grand Final and the Storm could bring an end to the Panthers' three-season reign as champions on Sunday morning.

It's the final many have been waiting for since Melbourne were crowned premiers four years ago. 

The Storm and Panthers have consistently been the two standout teams in the NRL over the past few years and they have once again filled the top two places in the regular-season standings.

Melbourne claimed minor premiership honours, finishing four points clear of Penrith at the top after winning 19 of their 24 matches. That included an 8-0 home win over the Panthers in March and a 24-22 success at the foot of the Blue Mountains two months ago.

It promises to be just as tight in Sunday's big dance and there is every chance the two finalists could put on a final for the ages. 

Both teams have shown why they are the best club sides in the world with authoritative playoff performances to get to this stage, but the way Melbourne dismantled the Sydney Roosters, who had scored a league-leading 738 points in the regular season, was hard to ignore.

Melbourne half-back Jahrome Hughes and hooker Harry Grant were at the peak of their powers in that 48-18 demolition as the Roosters had no answer to the Storm with ball in hand.

As the only side to win three NRL Grand Finals in a row, Penrith's pedigree is unrivalled, but the Storm are no strangers to the big occasion themselves and captain Grant could lead from the front with a match-winning display in Sydney.

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