2024 Melbourne Storm season explained

The 2024 Melbourne Storm season was the 27th in the club's history, competing in the 2024 NRL season. The team was coached by Craig Bellamy, coaching the club for a 22nd consecutive season. Melbourne Storm appointed a new captain for the season, as Harry Grant replaced Christian Welch.

Melbourne qualified for an 11th NRL Grand Final, after ending the regular season as minor premiers to claim the J. J. Giltinan Shield.

In the decider, reigning champions Penrith defeated Melbourne 14–6 to claim their fourth consecutive premiership title.

Season summary

• 12 January – Following much speculation, 2020 premiership player Justin Olam was released to join the Wests Tigers, with Shawn Blore joining the club. Blore had previously signed to join Melbourne in 2025.
• 7 February – The club announced a revamped leadership group, with Harry Grant replacing Christian Welch as club captain. Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster were appointed vice-captains, with Josh King, Ryan Papenhuyzen, and Tui Kamikamica the other members of the leadership group.^{[1] [2] [3]}
• 29 February – Victorian-raised Sualauvi Fa'alogo signs a contract extension that will keep him in Melbourne until the end of the 2028 NRL season. The 20-year-old Fa'alogo was also promoted to the club's top-30 roster for this season as a result of the new contract.^{[4] [5] [6]}
• Round 1 – Missing Cameron Munster and Nelson Asofa-Solomona through injury, Melbourne hold reigning premiers Penrith Panthers scoreless to win 8–0 at AAMI Park. The victory was the club's 22nd consecutive round 1 victory, and ended a three-match losing streak against the Panthers.^{[7] [8]}
• Round 2 – With seconds remaining, Xavier Coates scores a remarkable try for Melbourne to steal a 30–26 win against the New Zealand Warriors to retain the Michael Moore Trophy. Melbourne had trailed by eight points with three minutes remaining. It was the Storm's 15th consecutive win against the Warriors. Earlier Nick Meaney scored a try in his 50th match for the club, while Jahrome Hughes was later cited with a grade two contrary conduct charge for contact with the referee during play.^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13]} Hughes later entered in an early guilty plea to avoid a two-match suspension, taking a one-match suspension instead.^{[14] [15]}
• Round 5 – Following a bye, Cameron Munster makes his first appearance for the season, the first time the club's first choice spine players had featured together since round 18, 2022.^[16] Melbourne coming from behind to defeat the Brisbane Broncos 34–32 in a high-scoring match at AAMI Park, extending the club's unbeaten run at the venue to 12 matches.^[17]
• 9 April – Nick Meaney signs a new contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026 season.^{[18] [19]}
• Round 6 – With five minutes remaining, Shawn Blore scored his first try for the club to snatch a 16–14 win against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. It was Melbourne's 13th consecutive win at AAMI Park, a streak stretching back to March 2023. Earlier in the match, Canterbury's Sam Hughes and Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen were sent to the sin bin in separate incidents. Papenhuyzen's sin bin was his first in the NRL, and he was also cited by the NRL match review for the first time for an alleged hip-drop tackle on former Storm player Josh Addo-Carr.^[20]
• 27 April – While playing for feeder club Brisbane Tigers, young playmaker Jonah Pezet suffered a season-ending knee injury.^{[21] [22]}
• Round 9 – Cameron Munster (200 games) and Christian Welch (150 games) celebrate milestones as Melbourne extend their winning streak to five straight wins in a tight 22–20 victory over the Gold Coast Titans. The Storm had scored four straight tries in the first half, but the loss of Ryan Papenhuyzen to a broken leg put them on the back foot during the second half, with a penalty goal the only points scored by Melbourne after the break.^{[23] [24] [25]}
• 10 May – Coach Craig Bellamy confirms that he will remain with the club for the 2025 season, extending his tenure into a 23rd season.^{[26] [27]}
• Round 10 – Cronulla end Melbourne's five-match winning streak leaving AAMI Park victorious 25–18, the Storm's first defeat at AAMI Park in over a year. Storm captain Harry Grant is controversially sent to the sin bin late in the first half by referee Grant Atkins, and is later charged with a dangerous contact (grade 1) charge by the NRL's match review committee. Grant later pleads not guilty at the NRL Judiciary and is found not guilty.^[28]
• Round 11 – The club wins their Magic Round match for the first time since 2021, with a stirring second half performance to defeat the Parramatta Eels 48–16. Harry Grant and Reimis Smith both score doubles. Cameron Munster leaves the field late in the first half after re-injuring the groin issue he first injured in preseason.^{[29] [30] [31]} It is later announced that he suffered a tear in the adductor tendon and will miss at least 8–10 weeks.^[32]
• 24 May – Aaron Pene is released by the club to take up an opportunity with the Leigh Leopards in the Super League.
• Round 14 – After taking top spot on the NRL ladder during the club's second bye week, Melbourne retain the competition lead with a 36–24 win over the Knights at AAMI Park. Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart both scoring two tries.
• Round 15 – Melbourne retain the Michael Moore Trophy for the 16th straight match, beating the Warriors 38–24 at a sold out Go Media Stadium.
• Round 17 – Xavier Coates suffers a serious hamstring injury in his 50th appearance for the club, as Melbourne extended their winning streak to four matches with a 16–6 win over the Canberra Raiders at a wet AAMI Park. Jack Howarth scored his first career try before also leaving the field due to injury.^{[33] [34] [35]}
• 3 July – Alec MacDonald and Grant Anderson sign contract extensions to stay with the club. Anderson signs on until the end of the 2025 season, with MacDonald extending until the end of the 2028 season.^{[36] [37]}
• 8 July – Melbourne Storm coaching coordinator Jason Ryles was announced as the Parramatta Eels coach, to start in 2025. Ryles will be the third former member of the Storm's coaching staff to coach that club.^[38] On 17 July, Melbourne released Ryles from his role at the club in order for him to start at Parramatta before the end of the 2024 season.^[39]
• Round 20 – Melbourne returned from a bye to win their sixth straight match, a dominant 24–8 win over the Sydney Roosters. Nick Meaney kicked his 200th goal for the club, while Lazarus Vaalepu made his NRL debut. Joe Chan was sin binned during the second half and later charged by the NRL Judiciary for a tackle on Victor Radley.^{[40] [41]}
• 31 July – Reimis Smith was granted an immediate release to join Catalans Dragons ahead of the closure of the Super League signings window. Smith departed after 68 matches for Melbourne since joining the club ahead of the 2021 season.^{[42] [43] [44]}
• Round 22 – St. George-Illawarra Dragons end a 25-year hoodoo in Melbourne, snapping the Storm's seven match winning streak, by winning 18–16 at AAMI Park. It was the Dragons first win in Melbourne since 1999.^[45]
• 8 August – Jahrome Hughes was voted the Rugby League Players Association player of the month for July, the second time he received the award after winning in April.^[46]
• 14 August – Former Melbourne Storm players Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk, and Greg Inglis are all announced as inductees to the National Rugby League Hall of Fame.^[47]
• Round 25 – Melbourne secured the J. J. Giltinan Shield as minor premiers following a dominate 48–6 win over the Dolphins. Melbourne celebrated with Nelson Asofa-Solomona making his 200th appearance for the club, the 10th player to reach that mark with the club. It was the sixth time Melbourne was recognised as the competition's minor premiers.^[48]
• Round 26 – Without 11 regulars, Melbourne suffer their fifth defeat for the season, losing 38–30 against the North Queensland Cowboys. Three players made their NRL debuts for the Storm, with Ativalu Lisati scoring a try in his debut match. Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen left the field with an injury, which would keep him out for the club's next match.^[49]
• Round 27 – Jahrome Hughes scored a hat-trick of tries and set up two more tries with Melbourne ending the regular season with a 50–12 win over the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Will Warbrick also scored a hat-trick to end the regular season with 13 tries.^{[50] [51]}
• Qualifying final – Melbourne progress to a 16th preliminary final on the back of a dominate second half against the fourth-placed Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park. Leading 14–10 at half time, the Storm shut-out the visitors on the back of a first career hat-trick for captain Harry Grant to win 37–10.^{[52] [53] [54] [55]}
• 20 September – The club announced the signing of New Zealand rugby sevens player Moses Leo to join the club ahead of the 2026 season on a two-year contract.^{[56] [57]}
• Preliminary final – Melbourne progress to the club's 11th appearance in the NRL Grand Final, defeating the Sydney Roosters 48–18 at AAMI Park. Jahrome Hughes scored a hat-trick, while Ryan Papenhuyzen and Cameron Munster both scored doubles.^[58] The attendance of 29,213 was the third highest attendance for a rugby league match at the venue.^[59] In the first minute of the match, Nelson Asofa-Solomona was sent to the sin bin by referee Grant Atkins for a tackle on Roosters forward Lindsay Collins. Asofa-Solomona was later charged by the NRL Judiciary with a grade three careless high tackle charge which carried a minimum four-match suspension.^[60]
• 30 September – Nelson Asofa-Solomona's bid to downgrade his careless high tackle charge failed as the NRL Judiciary handed down a five-match suspension. Panel members Bob Lindner and Paul Simpkins were unswayed by the arguments of Melbourne's legal counsel Nick Ghabar.^{[61] [62] [63]}

• 2 October – At the 2024 Dally M Awards, Storm halfback won the Dally M Medal as player of the year, polling 62 points to win by one point ahead of Roosters fullback James Tedesco. Hughes was also named the Dally M Halfback of the Year.^[64] Joining Hughes in the Dally M Team of the Year were Harry Grant (hooker) and Eliesa Katoa (second row). Craig Bellamy was awarded his seventh Dally M Coach of the Year award.^{[65] [66]} For his final minute wonder try in round 2 against the New Zealand Warriors, winger Xavier Coates was awarded the Peter Frilingos Headline Moment and the Dally M Try of the Year.

• Grand Final – Despite scoring the first try of the match through captain Harry Grant midway through the first half, Melbourne struggled to overcome the defence of the Penrith Panthers in the Grand Final. The Panthers defending their title to win their fourth consecutive premiership, defeating Melbourne 14–6.^{[67] [68] [69]} Penrith second-row forward Liam Martin was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal.^[70] There was some controversy during the second half when Jack Howarth was denied a try by the officials,^[71] and Cameron Munster was accused of biting the arm of Paul Alamoti.^[72] Munster was put on report by referee Ashley Klein, but not charged.^[73]
• 23 October – It was announced that club captain Harry Grant had taken up the option to extend his contract with the club until the end of the 2026 season.^{[74] [75]}
• 13 November – Long-time football manager Frank Ponissi re-signs with the club for a further five seasons after speculation he could leave the club for the Brisbane Broncos or switch codes to the Collingwood Football Club.^{[76] [77] [78]}
• 15 November – Harry Grant was shortlisted for the 2024 IRL Golden Boot Award following his performances for Australia in representative matches.^{[79] [80] [81]}

Milestone games

Round	Player	Milestone
Round 1		50th match
Round 3		Storm debut
Round 9		200th match
		150th match
Round 12		100th match
Round 20		NRL debut
Round 21	Melbourne Storm	700th match
Round 22		50th match
Round 24		150th match
Round 25		200th match
		50th match
Round 26		NRL debut
	Ativalu Lisati
	Tristan Powell
Preliminary final		100th match
Grand Final		150th match

Fixtures

Pre-season Challenge

See main article: 2024 NRL pre-season results.

Source:^{[82] [83]}

Date		Opponent	Venue	Result			Tries	Goals	Field goals
15 February	Trial	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs	Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney		12	24	D Ieremia, R Papenhuyzen	J Pezet 2/2		[84]
24 February	Trial	Newcastle Knights	Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji		28	10	E Katoa, X Coates, J Pezet, Y Tonumaipea, H Grant	N Meaney 1/2, J Pezet 2/2, T Stewart 1/1		[85]

Regular season

Matches

Source:^[86]

• – Golden Point extra time
• (pen) – Penalty try

Date		Opponent		Venue	Result			Tries	Goals	Field goals
8 March	1		Home			8	0	R Smith	N Meaney 2/2		[87]
16 March	2	New Zealand Warriors	Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		30	26	R Papenhuyzen (2), W Warbrick, N Meaney, X Coates	N Meaney 5/6	J Pezet 0/1	[88]
24 March	3	Newcastle Knights	Away			12	14	R Papenhuyzen, T Wishart	N Meaney 2/2	R Papenhuyzen 0/1	[89]
30 March	4	Bye
4 April	5		Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		34	32	E Katoa (2), X Coates, W Warbrick, T Wishart, J Hughes	N Meaney 5/6		[90]
12 April	6		Home			16	14	R Papenhuyzen, R Smith, S Blore	N Meaney 2/3		[91]
18 April	7		Away	Allianz Stadium, Sydney		18	12	J Hughes, E Katoa, X Coates	N Meaney 3/3		[92]
25 April	8		Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		54	20	X Coates (3), R Papenhuyzen (2), W Warbrick, H Grant, C Munster, T Wishart, J Chan	N Meaney 7/10	R Papenhuyzen 0/1	[93]
4 May	9		Away	Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast		22	20	C Munster, W Warbrick, R Papenhuyzen, S Fa'alogo	N Meaney 3/6		[94]
11 May	10		Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		18	25	E Katoa, R Smith, T Wishart	N Meaney 3/4		[95]
19 May	11		Home	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane		48	16	H Grant (2), R Smith (2), T Kamikamica, W Warbrick, X Coates, E Katoa	N Meaney 8/9		[96]
24 May	12		Away	4 Pines Park, Sydney		20	26	E Katoa, N Meaney, J Hughes	N Meaney 4/4		[97]
1 June	13	Bye
9 June	14	Newcastle Knights	Home			36	28	N Meaney (2), T Wishart (2), J Hughes, X Coates	N Meaney 6/7		[98]
15 June	15	New Zealand Warriors	Away	Go Media Stadium, Auckland		38	24	S Fa'alogo (2), E Katoa, G Anderson, D Ieremia, N Meaney, X Coates	N Meaney 5/7		[99]
21 June	16		Away	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane		30	24	R Papenhuyzen, T Wishart, J Hughes, W Warbrick, J King	N Meaney 5/6		[100]
29 June	17		Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		16	6	J King, S Blore, J Howarth	T Wishart 2/4		[101]
6 July	18	Wests Tigers	Away	Leichhardt Oval, Sydney		40	28	S Fa'alogo (2), E Katoa, R Papenhuyzen, W Warbrick, G Anderson, T Wishart	T Wishart 6/8		[102]
13 July	19	Bye
20 July	20		Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		24	8	G Anderson (2), J Howarth, S Fa'alogo	N Meaney 4/6		[103]
26 July	21		Away	CommBank Stadium, Sydney		32	14	G Anderson, H Grant, W Warbrick, T Wishart, R Papenhuyzen	N Meaney 6/6		[104]
3 August	22	St. George Illawarra Dragons	Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		16	18	H Grant (2), G Anderson	N Meaney 2/3		[105]
8 August	23		Away	Accor Stadium, Sydney		28	16	W Warbrick (2), N Asofa-Solomona, R Papenhuyzen, G Anderson	N Meaney 4/6		[106]
15 August	24		Away	BlueBet Stadium, Sydney		24	22	E Katoa (2), G Anderson, T Wishart	N Meaney 4/5		[107]
24 August	25	Dolphins	Home	AAMI Park, Melbourne		48	6	S Fa'alogo (2), H Grant, A MacDonald, J Howarth, J Hughes, E Katoa, N Asofa-Solomona, J King	N Meaney 6/9		[108]
29 August	26		Away	Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville		30	38	T Wishart (2), L Vaapelu, A MacDonald, A Lisati	T Wishart 5/6		[109]
5 September	27		Away	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane		50	12	W Warbrick (3), J Hughes (3), E Katoa, H Grant, X Coates	N Meaney 7/9		[110]

Finals

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See main article: 2024 NRL Grand Final.

Ladder

See main article: 2024 NRL season.

Coaching staff

• Craig Bellamy – Head Coach^[111]
• Marc Brentnall – Assistant Coach
• Aaron Bellamy – Assistant Coach
• Ryan Hinchcliffe – Assistant Coach
• Todd Lowrie – Development Coach^{[112] [113]}
• Jason Ryles – Coaching Coordinator (until 17 July)

2024 squad

List current as of 2 October 2024^[114]

width=5%	Cap	width=2%	Nat.	width=30%	Player name	width=15%	Position	width=10%	First Storm game	width=35%	Previous First Grade RL club
154		Young Tonumaipea	WG, FB	2014	Melbourne Storm
160		Cameron Munster	FE, FB	2014	Melbourne Storm
166		Nelson Asofa-Solomona	SR, PR	2015	Melbourne Storm
167		Christian Welch	SR, PR	2015	Melbourne Storm
181		Tui Kamikamica	SR, PR	2017	Melbourne Storm
184		Jahrome Hughes	FE, FB	2017	North Queensland Cowboys
188		Harry Grant	HK	2018	Melbourne Storm
193		Marion Seve	WG	2019	Melbourne Storm
194		Ryan Papenhuyzen	FB	2019	Melbourne Storm
201		Chris Lewis	SR	2020	Melbourne Storm
207		Aaron Pene	PR	2020	New Zealand Warriors
210		Reimis Smith	WG	2021	Canterbury Bulldogs
212		Trent Loiero	SR	2021	Melbourne Storm
213		Dean Ieremia	WG	2021	Melbourne Storm
215		Tepai Moeroa	SR, LK	2021	Parramatta Eels
217		Xavier Coates	WG	2022	Brisbane Broncos
218		Nick Meaney	FB	2022	Canterbury Bulldogs
219		Josh King	PR	2022	Newcastle Knights
220		Tyran Wishart	FE, HK	2022	Melbourne Storm
221		Alec MacDonald	LK	2022	Melbourne Storm
222		Grant Anderson	CE	2022	Melbourne Storm
225		William Warbrick	CE, WG	2023	Melbourne Storm
226		Eliesa Katoa	SR	2023	New Zealand Warriors
227		Bronson Garlick	LK, SR	2023	Melbourne Storm
228		Kane Bradley	WG, CE	2023	North Queensland Cowboys
229		Jonah Pezet	HB	2023	Melbourne Storm
231		Sualauvi Fa'alogo	FB, WG	2023	Melbourne Storm
232		Jack Howarth	SR	2023	Melbourne Storm
233		Joe Chan	SR	2023	Catalans Dragons
234		Shawn Blore	SR	2024	Wests Tigers
235			PR	2024	Melbourne Storm
236		Keagan Russell-Smith	FE, HB	2024	Melbourne Storm
237		Ativalu Lisati	PR	2024	Melbourne Storm
238		Tristan Powell	PR	2024	Melbourne Storm
–		Ammaron Gudgeon	FB	Yet to debut	Melbourne Storm
–			CE	Yet to debut	Melbourne Storm

Player movements

Source:^[115]

Losses

• Tom Eisenhuth to St George Illawarra Dragons^{[116] [117]}
• Cole Geyer to Burleigh Bears^[118]
• Jordan Grant to Penrith Panthers^{[119] [120]}
• George Jennings to Released^[119]
• Jayden Nikorima to Catalan Dragons^{[121] [122]}
• Justin Olam to Wests Tigers^{[123] [124]}
• Aaron Pene to Leigh Leopards (midseason)^{[125] [126]}
• Tariq Sims to Catalan Dragons^{[127] [128]}
• Reimis Smith to Catalan Dragons (midseason)^{[42] [129]}

Gains

• Shawn Blore from Wests Tigers^[123]
• Ativalu Lisati from Penrith Panthers^[130]

Representative honours

This table lists all players who have played a representative match in 2024.

• (C) = Captain
• (vc) = Vice-captain

Player					Internationals/Pacific Championships
Shawn Blore[131]					Samoa
Xavier Coates[132] [133] [134]			Queensland		Australia
Harry Grant[135]		Queensland	Queensland	Queensland	Australia (vc)
Jack Howarth[136]
Jahrome Hughes[137]	Māori
Tui Kamikamica[138]					Fiji (c)
Eliesa Katoa[139]					Tonga
Tepai Moeroa[140]					Cook Islands
					Samoa
					New Zealand
Tyran Wishart[141]					Prime Minister's XIII

Statistics

This table contains playing statistics for all Melbourne Storm players to have played in the 2024 NRL season.

Name	Appearances	Tries	Goals		Points
	14	8	0	0	32
	19	2	0	0	8
	24	2	0	0	8
	4	0	0	0	0
	11	1	0	0	4
	16	10	0	0	40
	14	8	0	0	32
	4	0	0	0	0
	23	12	1	0	50
	16	4	0	0	16
	23	12	0	0	48
	2	1	0	0	4
	22	1	0	0	4
	25	12	0	0	48
	26	3	0	0	12
	4	0	0	0	0
	1	1	0	0	4
	26	0	0	0	0
	22	2	0	0	8
	24	5	106	0	232
	4	0	0	0	0
	17	5	0	0	20
	20	13	0	1	53
	3	0	0	0	0
	1	0	0	0	0
	1	0	0	0	0
	1	0	0	0	0
	12	5	0	0	20
	1	0	0	0	0
	7	1	0	0	4
	25	15	0	0	60
	20	0	0	0	0
	26	12	14	0	76
33 players used	—	135	121	0/1	783

Scorers

Most points in a game: 20

• Round 14 – Nick Meaney (2 tries, 6 goals) vs Newcastle Knights

Most tries in a game: 3

• Round 8 – Xavier Coates vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
• Round 27 – Will Warbrick vs Brisbane Broncos
• Round 27 – Jahrome Hughes vs Brisbane Broncos
• Qualifying final – Harry Grant vs Cronulla Sharks
• Preliminary final – Jahrome Hughes vs Sydney Roosters

Winning games

Highest score in a winning game: 54 points

• Round 8 vs South Sydney Rabbitohs

Lowest score in a winning game: 8 points

• Round 1 vs Penrith Panthers

Greatest winning margin: 42 points

• Round 25 vs Dolphins

Greatest number of games won consecutively: 7

• Round 14 – Round 21

Losing games

Highest score in a losing game: 30 points

• Round 26 vs North Queensland Cowboys

Lowest score in a losing game: 6 points

• Grand Final vs Penrith Panthers

Greatest losing margin: 8 points

• Round 26 vs North Queensland Cowboys
• Grand Final vs Penrith Panthers

Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 1

Jerseys

In November 2023, Melbourne Storm announced a new sponsorship and apparel partnership agreement with Irish sportswear company O'Neills,^[142] ending the club's relationship with British sportswear company Castore, before the end of the original five-year deal that had been announced in December 2020.

Home

Revealed in November 2023,^[143] the 2024 home jersey is navy blue with a purple yoke and sleeves. There are bright yellow lightning bolt designs on the side panels, and a revised Big V logo at the top of the rear of the jersey as a continuation of the Our Home, Victoria acknowledgment which began during the 2020 season to honour Storm's home state. This jersey will be worn with navy blue shorts and socks.

Away

The away jersey, worn when the home jersey creates a clash with the opposition, is a similar design to the home jersey, with white replacing the navy blue base colour. This jersey will be worn with purple shorts, with white socks.

ANZAC Day

Revealed in early April, Melbourne's jersey worn on ANZAC Day featured the team colours of navy blue and purple in a zig-zag pattern that paid homage to design elements at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. The design mimics the sporadic design of trenches dug by soldiers, as well as the Dazzle camouflage employed by Royal Australian Navy vessels in World War I and World War II.^[144]

Indigenous

Titled "Kerrbooonool" meaning connection in Woiwurrung language, the club's 2024 Indigenous jersey was designed by Letitia Smith, cousin of Reimis Smith. The design includes the hand and footprints of the club's Indigenous players, the Yarra river and a gathering circle. The inner lining of the collar pays tribute to Tony Mundine, former Australian boxer and grandfather of Reimis Smith. The jersey was worn in the NRL's Indigenous Round against Manly in May, and also against Canberra in June.^[145]

Awards

Trophy Cabinet

• J. J. Giltinan Shield
• Michael Moore Trophy (Round 2 & 15)

Melbourne Storm Awards Night

Held at Crown Melbourne's Palladium Ballroom on Tuesday, 8 October:^[146]

• Cameron Smith Player of the Year: Jahrome Hughes
• Billy Slater Rookie of the Year: Jack Howarth
• Melbourne Storm Members' Player of Year: Jahrome Hughes
• Melbourne Storm Most Improved: Trent Loiero
• Melbourne Storm Best Back: Will Warbrick
• Melbourne Storm Best Forward: Harry Grant
• Cooper Cronk Feeder Club Player of the Year: Lazarus Vaalepu
• Mick Moore Club Person of the Year: Ross Patison
• Chairman's Award: Andrew McGuinness
• Darren Bell Medal (Jersey Flegg Cup U21s Player of the Year): Angus Hinchey
• Melbourne Storm Academy Player of the Year: Angus Hinchey
  • Best Try: Xavier Coates Life Member Inductees: Christian Welch, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Cameron Munster, Ashley Tucker^[147]

Junior representative awards

Held at AAMI Park in April, for members of the club's Harold Matthews Cup (U17s) and S.G. Ball Cup (U19s) teams:^[148]

• Junior Representatives Player of the Year: Hugo Peel (St Kevin's College)
• Greg Brentnall U19s Player of the Year: Chase Paterson (Storm Sunshine Coast Academy)
• Best Back (U19s): Ioane Lui (Sunbury Tigers)
• Best Forward (U19s): Harrison Hill (Storm Brisbane Hub)
• Young Tonumaipea U17s Player of the Year: Waka Hammond (Casey Warriors)
• Best Back (U17s): Matthew Kereti (Altona Roosters)
• Best Forward (U17s): Lockyer-Azile Foliolo (Sunbury Tigers)

Dally M Awards Night

Held at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney on Wednesday, 2 October.^[149]

• Dally M Medal: Jahrome Hughes
• Dally M Coach of the Year: Craig Bellamy
• Dally M Halfback of the Year: Jahrome Hughes
• Dally M Hooker of the Year: Harry Grant
• Dally M Second-row forward of the Year: Eliesa Katoa
• Peter Frilingos Headline Moment: Xavier Coates' try

Rugby League Players' Association Awards

• The Players' Champion: Jahrome Hughes^{[150] [151]}
• NRL Academic Award and Academic Team of the Year: Christian Welch
• Pasifika Leadership & Excellence Award: Tui Kamikamica^[152]
• RLPA Halfback of the Year: Jahrome Hughes
• RLPA Hooker of the Year: Harry Grant
• RLPA Second-Row Forward of the Year: Eliesa Katoa^[153]

Additional awards

• Spirit of ANZAC Medal: Cameron Munster^[154]
• Ken Stephen Medal nominee and NRL Community team of the Year: Young Tonumaipea^[155]
  • Donate Life Most Courageous Player Award: Trent Loiero National Rugby League Hall of Fame Inductees: Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk, and Greg Inglis^[47]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Harry Grant to Captain Storm . melbournestorm.com.au . 7 February 2024 . 7 February 2024.
2. Web site: Melbourne Storm announce Harry Grant as Captain for 2024 . espn.com.au . 7 February 2024 . 7 February 2024.
3. Web site: Gabor . Martin . Harry Grant will captain Melbourne Storm in 2024 . news.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 7 February 2024 . 7 February 2024.
4. Web site: Fa'alogo extends stay at Storm . melbournestorm.com.au . 29 February 2024 . 29 February 2024.
5. Web site: Mayne . Joshua . NRL contract news: Sua Fa'alogo signs monster extension with Melbourne Storm . The Sporting News . 29 February 2024 . 29 February 2024.
6. Web site: O'Loughlin . Liam . 'Bit like Reece Walsh': Storm lock in rising star Sua Fa'alogo on monster five-year extension . Nine's Wide World of Sport . 29 February 2024 . 29 February 2024.
7. Web site: Lenehan . Martin . Storm stun Panthers to stretch unbeaten Round 1 run to 22 years . NRL.com . 11 March 2024 . 8 March 2024.
8. Web site: Tiernan . Eamonn . Bellamy’s perfect record sinks Panthers in 2024’s fifth straight upset: What We Learned . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 11 March 2024 . 8 March 2024.
9. Web site: Proszenko . Adrian . Is this the greatest try ever? Coates produces a put-down for the ages . smh.com.au . 17 March 2024 . 16 March 2024.
10. Web site: Americans react to ‘astonishing’ Coates finish as ‘best try ever’ goes global . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 17 March 2024 . 16 March 2024.
11. Web site: Warriors awestruck after Xavier Coates jumps 'over a skyscraper' to score Storm's NRL match-winning try . abc.net.au . 17 March 2024 . 16 March 2024.
12. Web site: Melbourne Storm star Jahrome Hughes faces NRL ban for referee contact in 30-26 win over Warriors . abc.net.au . 17 March 2024 . 17 March 2024.
13. Web site: O'Loughlin . Liam . Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes facing suspension after referee incident . Nine's Wide World of Sport . 17 March 2024 . 17 March 2024.
14. Web site: Chapman . Grant . NRL: Melbourne Storm half Jahrome Hughes suspended for pushing referee during win over NZ Warriors . . 18 March 2024 . 18 March 2024.
15. Web site: ‘Absolute stupidity’: League greats blast NRL as Storm star accepts ban over ‘ridiculous’ ref charge . foxsports.com.au . 18 March 2024 . 18 March 2024.
16. Web site: Edwards . Colleen . Storm snatch late win as Broncos also lose Reynolds . NRL.com . 5 April 2024 . 4 April 2024.
17. Web site: Gould . Russell . ‘Never seen it better’: 66-point thriller stuns as hoodoo continues, Reynolds goes down: What we learned . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 5 April 2024 . 4 April 2024.
18. Web site: Nick Meaney to remain in purple until the end of 2026 . melbournestorm.com.au . 9 April 2024 . 9 April 2024.
19. Web site: Nick Meaney's Storm future settled . espn.com.au . 9 April 2024 . 9 April 2024.
20. Web site: Tiernan . Eamonn . Storm hold off epic Bulldogs comeback in thriller... but star in trouble: What we learned . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 15 April 2024 . 12 April 2024.
21. Web site: Jonah Pezet injury update . melbournestorm.com.au . 26 August 2024 . 29 April 2024.
22. Web site: Brunsdon . Simon . 'Extremely disappointing' Storm blow as young gun playmaker suffers season-ending injury . Nine's Wide World of Sport . Nine Media . 26 August 2024 . 29 April 2024.
23. Web site: Lenehan . Martin . Storm survive Titans scare but lose Paps to injury . NRL.com . 9 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
24. Web site: Nuttall . Daniel . Storm survives scare by plucky Titans after late ref drama; Papenhuyzen’s injury blow - What we learned . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 9 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
25. Web site: Smale . Simon . Ryan Papenhuyzen injured as Melbourne Storm edge Gold Coast Titans, Dolphins beat Cowboys in thriller, Canterbury Bulldogs beat Wests Tigers . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 9 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
26. Web site: Craig Bellamy to Coach in 2025 . melbournestorm.com.au . 10 May 2024 . 10 May 2024.
27. Web site: Woods . Melissa . Boost for Melbourne Storm as Bellamy stays on as coach . AAP News . Australian Associated Press . 10 May 2024 . 10 May 2024.
28. Web site: Walter . Brad . Dangerous but not careless: Why Grant was cleared at judiciary . NRL.com . 15 May 2024 . 14 May 2024.
29. Web site: Healy . Jon . Cameron Munster re-injures groin in Melbourne Storm's win over Parramatta Eels, Dolphins and Warriors win to wrap up Magic Round . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 20 May 2024 . 19 May 2024.
30. Web site: Goodsir . Charles . MUNSTER INJURY CASTS DOUBT OVER QUEENSLAND ORIGIN SELECTION . sen.com.au . 20 May 2024 . 19 May 2024.
31. Web site: Bone . Alyssa . Storm, Maroons dealt awful blow as Cameron Munster limps off during huge win over 'horrible' Eels . Nine's Wide World of Sport . Nine Media . 20 May 2024 . 19 May 2024.
32. Web site: Cameron Munster Injury Update . melbournestorm.com.au . 20 May 2024 . 20 May 2024.
33. Web site: Walters . Brad . Coates injury sours Storm defeat of Raiders . NRL.com . 1 July 2024 . 29 July 2024.
34. Web site: Huge Maroons blow as Coates injured . smh.com.au . 1 July 2024 . 30 June 2024.
35. Web site: Molyneux . Mark . Xavier Coates injury updates: Diagnosis, return date as Melbourne Storm winger suffers hamstring issue . The Sporting News . 1 July 2024 . 30 June 2024.
36. Web site: Storm lock in duo . melbournestorm.com.au . 3 July 2024 . 3 July 2024.
37. Web site: Pryde . Scott . Storm confirm long contract for forward, single year extension for back . Zero Tackle . 3 July 2024 . 3 July 2024.
38. Web site: Eder . Billie . ‘We will challenge for premierships’: Eels hail new coach Jason Ryles . smh.com.au . Nine Media . 7 July 2024 . Sydney, New South Wales . 7 July 2024.
39. Web site: Storm agrees to early release for Ryles . melbournestorm.com.au . 17 July 2024 . 17 July 2024.
40. Web site: Season 2024 - NRL Judiciary Report - Round 20 Charges . NRL.com . 22 July 2024 . 21 July 2024.
41. Web site: McCartney . Damien . Aidan Sezer, Joe Chan offered two-week suspensions after Saturday NRL action . Nine's Wide World of Sport . Nine Media . 22 July 2024 . 21 July 2024.
42. Web site: Reimis Smith granted immediate release . melbournestorm.com.au . 31 July 2024 . 31 July 2024.
43. Web site: 2024-07-31 . NRL contract news: Melbourne Storm grant Reimis Smith immediate release Sporting News Australia . 2024-07-31 . www.sportingnews.com . en-au.
44. Web site: Pryde . Scott . 2024-07-31 . Storm make surprise call on experienced centre's immediate future . 2024-07-31 . Zero Tackle . en-US.
45. Web site: NRL wrap: Dragons end 25-year drought in Melbourne, Titans add to Brisbane's year from hell, Sharks beat Souths . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 23 August 2024 . 3 August 2024.
46. Web site: Jahrome Hughes claims July Player of the Month . RLPA . 23 August 2024 . 8 August 2024.
47. Web site: NRL Hall of Fame 2024 Class . NRL.com . 14 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240814115213/https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/08/14/nrl-hall-of-fame-2024-class/ . 14 August 2024 . 14 August 2024.
48. Web site: Walter . Brad . Storm secure minor premiership with big win over Dolphins . NRL.com . 24 August 2024 . 24 August 2024.
49. Web site: Feldt flies in farewell to lead key Cowboys win; Storm explain Paps injury scare: What we learned . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 20 September 2024 . 30 August 2024.
50. Web site: Hughes stars as Storm ‘put foot on the throat’ in scary finals statement: What we learned . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 20 September 2024 . 5 September 2024.
51. Web site: O'Loughlin . Liam . 'Way too easy': Broncos embarrassed by Storm as Jahrome Hughes stakes claim for Dally M Medal . Nine's Wide World of Sport . Nine Media . 20 September 2024 . 5 September 2024.
52. Web site: Walter . Brad . Hat-trick Harry: Grant leads Storm to crushing defeat of Sharks . NRL.com . 20 September 2024 . 14 September 2024.
53. Web site: Ward . Roy . Grant’s hat-trick leads Storm to qualifying final win over Sharks . smh.com.au . 20 September 2024 . 14 September 2024.
54. Web site: St John . Mark . Hat-trick Harry! Storm star stuns with career first as horror Sharks finals curse continues . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 20 September 2024 . 14 September 2024.
55. Web site: Melbourne Storm punish Cronulla Sharks in NRL qualifying final . stuff.co.nz . 20 September 2024 . 14 September 2024.
56. Web site: Moses Leo to join Melbourne Storm . melbournestorm.com.au . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024.
57. Web site: Clark . Ethan Lee . NRL club sign Rugby Sevens star . Zero Tackle . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024.
58. Web site: Healy . Jon . Melbourne Storm beat Sydney Roosters 48-18 on the back of Jahrome Hughes hat-trick to reach NRL grand final . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 28 September 2024 . 27 September 2024.
59. Web site: Nicolussi . Christian . Storm march to another grand final, but sweat on Nelson Asofa-Solomona . smh.com.au . Nine Media . 28 September 2024 . 27 September 2024.
60. Web site: Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona given four-match ban, set to miss NRL grand final . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 28 September 2024 . 28 September 2024.
61. Web site: Storm’s Nelson Asofa-Solomona to miss NRL grand final after losing ban appeal . The Guardian . 2 October 2024 . 30 September 2024.
62. Web site: Nicolussi . Christian . Nelson Asofa-Solomona to miss NRL grand final after judiciary fail . smh.com.au . Nine Media . 2 October 2024 . 30 September 2024.
63. Web site: Sargeant . Tom . Gabor . Martin . Storm’s Hail Mary Grand Final appeal fails at Judiciary after surprise Origin argument . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 2 October 2024 . 30 September 2024.
64. Web site: Patterson . Emily . Olivia Kernick, Jahrome Hughes named NRL's Dally M players of the year . Nine's Wide World of Sport . Nine Media . 2 October 2024 . 2 October 2024.
65. Web site: Bellamy claims coach of the year . Brisbane Times . Nine Media . 2 October 2024 . 2 October 2024.
66. Web site: Pryde . Scott . 2024 NRL Dally M Medal: Coach of the year announced . Zero Tackle . 2 October 2024 . 2 October 2024.
67. Web site: Lenehan . Martin . Awesome Foursome: Panthers down Storm to claim place in history . NRL.com . 11 October 2024 . 6 October 2024.
68. Web site: Fontaine . Angus . Panthers seal historic fourth straight NRL title with victory over Storm . The Guardian . 11 October 2024 . 6 October 2024.
69. Web site: Campton . Nick . Penrith Panthers smother the Melbourne Storm to win 2024 NRL grand final . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 11 October 2024 . 6 October 2024.
70. Web site: Campton . Nick . How Liam Martin defied the odds to win the Clive Churchill Medal in Penrith's grand final victory over Melbourne . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 11 October 2024 . 7 October 2024.
71. Web site: ‘That’s a tough sell’: Confusion over Bunker controversy as NRL releases new no-try footage . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 11 October 2024 . 7 October 2024.
72. Web site: Doyle . Michael . NRL grand final 2024 quick hits: Biting allegation, Panthers halves swansong and a controversial bunker decision . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 11 October 2024 . 6 October 2024.
73. Web site: Clarke . George . Storm star Cameron Munster escapes suspension after claims he bit Panthers opponent Paul Alamoti in the NRL grand final . abc.net.au . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 11 October 2024 . 7 October 2024.
74. Web site: Gabor . Martin . ‘It wasn’t a hard decision’: Harry Grant commits his future to the Storm as minor premiers switch their focus to re-signing Ryan Papenhuyzen . news.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 23 October 2024 . Melbourne, Victoria . 23 October 2024.
75. Web site: Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026 . Riverine Herald . McPherson Media Group . 23 October 2024 . Echuca-Moama . 23 October 2024.
76. Web site: O'Loughlin . Liam . Frank Ponissi re-commits to Storm despite reported interest from AFL club Collingwood . Nine's Wide World of Sport . Nine Media . 19 November 2024 . 13 November 2024.
77. Web site: Woods . Melissa . Melbourne Storm keep key man out of rivals' clutches . Border Mail . 19 November 2024 . 13 November 2024.
78. Web site: Khatwani . Shivam . AFL powerhouse's attempt to sign rugby league administrator falls flat . The Sporting News . 19 November 2024 . 13 November 2024.
79. Web site: Walter . Brad . 'Roos stars, AFB, Herbie, Keano on Golden Boot shortlist . NRL.com . 18 November 2024 . 15 November 2024.
80. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . Golden Boot shortlist revealed including England star and Australia trio . loverugbyleague.com . 18 November 2024 . 15 November 2024.
81. Web site: St John . Mark . Tonga star targets history in battle with Kangaroos trio as Golden Boot contenders cut to six . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 18 November 2024 . 15 November 2024.
82. Web site: 2024 Preseason challenge. 10 November 2023.
83. Web site: NRL Pre-Season Challenge 2024: When, where each team will play . NRL.com . 10 November 2023 . 10 November 2023.
84. Web site: Pre-season Challenge - Round 1 (Bulldogs v Storm) . NRL.com . 15 February 2024.
85. Web site: Pre-season Challenge - Round 2 (Storm v Knights) . NRL.com . 15 February 2024.
86. Web site: NRL 2024 Melbourne Storm Draw. 14 November 2023.
87. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Panthers . NRL.com . 8 March 2024 . 8 March 2024.
88. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Warriors . NRL.com . 16 March 2024 . 16 March 2024.
89. Web site: NRL 2024: Knights v Storm . NRL.com . 24 March 2024 . 24 March 2024.
90. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Broncos . NRL.com . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024.
91. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Bulldogs . NRL.com . 12 April 2024 . 12 April 2024.
92. Web site: NRL 2024: Roosters v Storm . NRL.com . 18 April 2024 . 18 April 2024.
93. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Rabbitohs . NRL.com . 25 April 2024 . 25 April 2024.
94. Web site: NRL 2024: Titans v Storm . NRL.com . 4 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
95. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Sharks . NRL.com . 11 May 2024 . 11 May 2024.
96. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Eels . NRL.com . 19 May 2024 . 19 May 2024.
97. Web site: NRL 2024: Sea Eagles v Storm . NRL.com . 24 May 2024 . 24 May 2024.
98. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Knights . NRL.com . 9 June 2024 . 9 June 2024.
99. Web site: NRL 2024: Warriors v Storm . NRL.com . 15 June 2024 . 15 June 2024.
100. Web site: NRL 2024: Dolphins v Storm . NRL.com . 21 June 2024 . 21 June 2024.
101. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Raiders . NRL.com . 29 June 2024 . 29 June 2024.
102. Web site: NRL 2024: Wests Tigers v Storm . NRL.com . 6 July 2024 . 6 July 2024.
103. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Roosters . NRL.com . 20 July 2024 . 20 July 2024.
104. Web site: NRL 2024: Eels v Storm . NRL.com . 26 July 2024 . 26 July 2024.
105. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Dragons . NRL.com . 3 August 2024 . 3 August 2024.
106. Web site: NRL 2024: Rabbitohs v Storm . NRL.com . 8 August 2024 . 8 August 2024.
107. Web site: NRL 2024: Panthers v Storm . NRL.com . 15 August 2024 . 15 August 2024.
108. Web site: NRL 2024: Storm v Dolphins . NRL.com . 24 August 2024 . 24 August 2024.
109. Web site: NRL 2024: Cowboys v Storm . NRL.com . 29 August 2024 . 29 August 2024.
110. Web site: NRL 2024: Broncos v Storm . NRL.com . 5 September 2024 . 5 September 2024.
111. Web site: Storm announce 2019 Football department structure. 5 October 2018 . 9 October 2018.
112. Web site: Lowrie to return to Storm . melbournestorm.com.au . 8 January 2023 . 2 November 2022.
113. News: Callinan . Josh . Former NRL player Todd Lowrie joins Melbourne Storm coaching staff for 2023 . 8 January 2023 . Australian Community Media . 3 November 2022.
114. Web site: 2023 NRL Signings Tracker: Updated squads as new season begins . NRL.com . 22 February 2024.
115. Web site: NRL Signings Tracker . NRL.com . 22 October 2023.
116. Web site: Eisenhuth farewells Storm . melbournestorm.com.au . 23 October 2023 . 4 October 2023.
117. Web site: Pryde . Scott . Former Storm utility makes call on future . Zero Tackle . 17 November 2023 . 17 November 2023.
118. Web site: Geyer to return to Gold Coast . melbournestorm.com.au . 7 March 2024 . 7 March 2024.
119. Web site: Storm farewells duo . 23 October 2023 . 3 October 2023.
120. Web site: Ex-Storm prop earns train-and-trail opportunity with Panthers . Zero Tackle . 12 January 2024.
121. Web site: Nikorima to depart Storm . melbournestorm.com.au . 23 October 2023 . 29 September 2023.
122. Web site: McAllister . Josh . NRL playmaker Jayden Nikorima makes Super League move following release from Melbourne Storm . loverugbyleague.com . 23 October 2023 . 30 September 2023.
123. Web site: Storm Farewell Premiership Star Olam, Welcome Blore . melbournestorm.com.au . 12 January 2024 . 12 January 2024.
124. Web site: Pryde . Scott . Olam’s Storm exit to be confirmed in immediate player swap . Zero Tackle . 12 January 2024 . 5 January 2024.
125. Web site: Pene Granted Release to Super League . melbournestorm.com.au . 24 May 2024 . 24 May 2024.
126. Web site: Leigh bring in Melbourne prop Pene . BBC Sport . 15 June 2024 . 12 June 2024.
127. Web site: Sims departs Storm . melbournestorm.com.au . 23 October 2023 . 27 September 2023.
128. Web site: Walker . Callum . Melbourne Storm star Tariq Sims’ Super League move confirmed . Total Rugby League . 23 October 2023 . 27 September 2023.
129. Web site: Walker . Callum . Reimis Smith’s new Super League club confirmed following Melbourne Storm exit . Total Rugby League . 4 August 2024 . 1 August 2024.
130. Web site: Storm sign Ativalu Lisati . melbournestorm.com.au . 12 June 2024 . 12 June 2024.
131. Web site: Chalk . Ethan Lee . Samoa confirm squad for England tour . Zero Tackle . 9 October 2024 . 9 October 2024.
132. Web site: Naghten . Tom . State of Origin confirmed team lists: NSW and QLD lineups for Game 1 . The Sporting News . 16 June 2024 . 5 June 2024.
133. Web site: Walsh named to return as Maroons unveil Game Two team . NRL.com . 17 June 2024 . 17 June 2024.
134. Web site: Kangaroos squad for Pacific Championships . NRL.com . 7 October 2024 . 7 October 2024.
135. Web site: Hillier . Michael . Queensland Maroons Game III squad . qrl.com.au . 7 July 2024 . 7 July 2024.
136. Web site: Harvey Norman All Stars 2024 Teams Announced . NRL.com . 8 February 2024 . 8 February 2024.
137. Web site: Stacey Jones names Kiwis squad for Pacific Championship 2024 . NZ Herald . 8 October 2024 . 8 October 2024.
138. Web site: Bone . Alyssa . Retiring star Michael Jennings included in Fiji Bati squad despite recent NRL snub . Nine's Wide World of Sport . 8 October 2024 . 8 December 2024.
139. Web site: Chalk . Ethan Lee . Tonga squad confirmed for 2024 Pacific Championships . Zero Tackle . 8 October 2024 . 8 October 2024.
140. Web site: Chalk . Ethan Lee . Cook Islands squad confirmed for 2024 Pacific Championships . Zero Tackle . 10 October 2024 . 10 October 2024.
141. Web site: Kangaroos and Prime Minister's XIII squads update . NRL.com . 10 October 2024 . 10 October 2024.
142. Web site: Storm joins forces with O'Neills . melbournestorm.com.au . 1 November 2023 . 1 November 2023.
143. Web site: Melbourne Storm unveils 2024 kit . melbournestorm.com.au . 6 November 2023 . 3 November 2023.
144. Web site: Storm unveil 'dazzling' ANZAC Round Jersey . melbournestorm.com.au . 2 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240402222034/https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/2024/04/02/storm-unveil-dazzling-anzac-round-jersey/ . 2 April 2024 . 2 April 2024 . live.
145. Web site: Connection strong with Storm’s 2024 Indigenous Jersey . melbournestorm.com.au . 15 May 2024 . 10 May 2024.
146. Web site: Hughes caps off 2024 as Player of the Year . melbournestorm.com.au . 8 October 2024 . 8 October 2024.
147. Web site: Melbourne Storm induct newest Life Members . melbournestorm.com.au . 21 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240821232922/https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/2024/08/21/melbourne-storm-induct-newest-life-members/ . 21 August 2024 . 21 August 2024.
148. Web site: Storm celebrate Junior Rep Awards night . melbournestorm.com.au . 23 April 2024 . 23 April 2024.
149. Web site: Jahrome Hughes and Olivia Kernick win Dally M Medals . NRL.com . 2 October 2024 . 2 October 2024.
150. Web site: Electric Jahrome Hughes wins 2024 Players’ Champion . Rugby League Player's Association . 7 October 2024 . 6 October 2024.
151. Web site: St John . Mark . Storm star adds RLPA Players’ Champion Award to Dally M Medal win ahead of Grand Final . foxsports.com.au . News Corporation Australia . 7 October 2024 . 6 October 2024.
152. Web site: Players honoured at 2024 Wellbeing and Education Academic Excellence Awards . RLPA . 23 August 2024 . 22 August 2024.
153. Web site: Impact Player Makes Debut in Revamped 2024 Players’ Dream Team . Rugby League Player's Association . 23 September 2024 . 23 September 2024.
154. Web site: Woods . Melissa . Munster masterclass, Coates hat-trick piles more misery on Rabbitohs . Brisbane Times . 25 April 2024 . 25 April 2024.
155. Web site: NRL announces 2024 NRL Community Team of the Year . NRL.com . 24 June 2024 . 24 June 2024.