Melbourne enforcer Stefano Utoikamanu has lit the fuse for an explosive NRL grand final, setting his sights on steamrolling "stuck-up" Brisbane opponents.

Utoikamanu shapes as a key weapon for the Storm as they seek to put last year's pain behind them with victory in Sunday's decider at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

The 25-year-old, in his first season in Victoria after crossing from Wests Tigers, has taken over the role of chief strongman with teammate Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspended.

And the man-mountain prop intends to intimidate the Broncos from the kick-off.

"I want to make sure this week I set up to get that first kick of the game," Utoikamanu said.

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