Storm move up to top of the NRL ladder after win over the Warriors

The Melbourne Storm are now on top of the NRL ladder with six rounds remaining, perfectly positioned to defend their premiership title.

The Strom will head into round 20 against the Raiders with two of the game's top hookers going head to head in Cameron Smith and Josh Hodgson.

They each bring different qualities to the table and Smith knows he faces a fierce competitor in English international Hodgson.

It's virtually impossible to put the unflappable Smith off his game, but the Raiders might be a chance if Hodgson produces a five‑star performance.

The Storm attack also poses threat from Fiji Bati winger Suliasi Vunivalu who continued to outclass his opponents after scoring a crucial try against the Warriors.

The Storm will take on the Raiders at 9.35pm Saturday.

[Source:NRL.com]

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