Melbourne Storm are the form team in the NRL right now and they will take some stopping when the St George/Illawarra Dragons head to AAMI Park on Saturday.

Melbourne Storm are sitting pretty at the top of the NRL ladder heading into Saturday’s showdown against the Canberra Raiders.

The Dolphins face a stern examination of their premiership credentials when Melbourne Storm arrive at Suncorp Stadium on Friday evening.

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has lauded the efforts of the Storm bench, who were big contributors in their 30-point NRL win over Newcastle.

Melbourne won't be able to call upon Jahrome Hughes for the first round if Billy Slater is injured, after the youngster was ruled out for up to six weeks.