The Canberra Raiders dropped winger Savelio Tamale, recalling Matt Timoko for a crucial match against the struggling Melbourne Storm.
The Canberra Raiders have axed winger Savelio Tamale with Matt Timoko earning an NRL recall to face a Melbourne Storm side staring down the barrel of unwanted history.
Tamale - who was pulled aside by coach Ricky Stuart during last week's two-point thriller in Perth and told to "believe in his ability" - has been named on an extended bench for Friday night's clash at Canberra Stadium.
Timoko will make his second NRL appearance of the season as he returns to the starting side at centre, with Seb Kris shuffling to the wing and the in-form Simi Sasagi retaining his place in the centres.
Stuart has named an otherwise unchanged team as the Raiders hunt for back-to-back wins to reignite their season after a slow start.