Wests Tigers v Storm: Melbourne out to extend lead; Benji's men look to bounce back

The Melbourne Storm are out to extend their lead at the top of the NRL ladder when they travel to Sydney to face the Wests Tigers. 

Craig Bellamy's side recorded their fourth-straight victory with a 16-6 win over the Canberra Raiders last Saturday night. 

While pleased with the result, the Storm are determined to produce a more clinical attacking performance after struggling to convert numerous opportunities last weekend. 

That could spell trouble for the Wests Tigers, who leaked 40 points in a Round 17 loss to the Sydney Roosters. 

The defeat snapped a two-game winning streak and saw the team drop to last on the ladder. 

Benji Marshall's side does have the benefit of returning home this weekend and will look to maintain their unblemished record at Leichhardt Oval this season. 

Melbourne are set to benefit from the return of Queensland Origin star Harry Grant, however they will be without Maroons teammate Xavier Coates after he injured his hamstring in the win over the Raiders.