Storm coach Craig Bellamy says the club’s shocking injury toll is hard to fathom with two more players joining the already bulging casualty ward.

Jeremiah Nanai has laid bare his burning desire to return to the State of Origin arena after leading North Queensland to a thrilling 26-12 upset of the Penrith Panthers.

A frustrated Ivan Cleary said only 13 words in a frosty post-match press conference following the Panthers’ second shock loss in as many weeks.

The Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm will meet again 15 years after the infamous Battle of Brookvale in a key clash for both sides on Saturday night.

The North Queensland Cowboys will be desperate to arrest a concerning form slump on Saturday afternoon, but it won’t come easy against a well-rested Panthers side.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak hobbled off in his 100th game as a late Sam Healey score in the end did not prove the match-winner at Suncorp Stadium. Aaron Goile