The Balmain Tigers will head south this Saturday to take on the Melbourne Storm in Round 5 of the UNE Harold Matthews Cup.
After a tough loss to their Wests Tigers Pathways stablemates, the Western Suburbs Magpies, Balmain will be looking to turn their season around with five matches left to play.
Andrew Kazzi’s side demonstrated a very strong defensive effort for large parts of the game, with an impressive performance from centre, Zac Bechara.
Maleko Mateni will start alongside Bechara in the centres, Charlie Burey comes into the side at halfback, while Hinodeshima Teaupa will start in the second row.
The Tigers will be playing before their UNE SG Ball Cup counterparts at Gosch’s Paddock.
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To view the Balmain Tigers draw for the 2026 UNE Harold Matthews Cup, please click here.
Balmain Tigers Team List: Round 5 v Melbourne Storm
1. Thomas Aroyan
2. Sione Maea
3. Zac Bechara
4. Maleko Mateni
5. James Kerr
6. Mateo Dunn-Reupena
7. Charlie Bury
8. Noah Vaotangi
9. Levi Ellis (c)
10. Sioeli Iongi
11. Apakuki Ma'afu
12. Hinodeshima Teaupa
13. Darby Fotheringham
Interchange:
14. Marcus Cesaro
15. Daniel Douoihy
16. Oscar Amatuanai
17. Sosaia Unga
Reserves:
19. Jimmy Reilly
