Storm trio likely to face Eels

Melbourne has received a massive boost today after injured trio Greg Inglis, Brett White and Ben Cross were rated likely starters for Sunday's qualifying finals against Parramatta.

The positive prognosis for Inglis is particularly bad news for the Eels, who have identified the brilliant outside back as the man they must shut down to have any hope of springing an upset at Olympic Park.

Inglis has an achillis tendon strain, White a twisted knee and Cross a hip complaint, but Storm physiotherapist Mary Toomey says they are all likely to face the Eels. The trio will undergo a final fitness test tomorrow.