2011 Melbourne Storm season

September 2020 October 2013 2011 #6C0094 #ffd700 NRL NRL 1st (Minor Premier) 19 0 5 521 308 Preliminary Final Loss CEO Ron Gauci Coach Craig Bellamy Cameron Smith (24 games) Cooper Cronk (1 game) Adam Blair (1 game) AAMI Park – 30,050 14,246 24,081 (Round 24)HG Regular season home games only Billy Slater (12) Cooper Cronk (12) Matt Duffie (12) Cameron Smith (78) Cameron Smith (164) 2010 2012 yes List of Melbourne Storm seasons The 2011 Melbourne Storm season was the 14th in the club's history. They competed in the 2011 NRL season and finished the regular season in first place, winning the J.J. Giltinan Shield for taking out the minor premiership. Melbourne would play nine of their first 13 games at AAMI Park, and enjoyed a strong start to the season with a 7–3 record from the opening 10 rounds. Their run of stellar form continued, losing just two games for the remainder of the season. Both of those came on the eve of the finals but the team was still able to win the minor premiership, finishing two points clear of Manly. After beating Newcastle 18–8 in the Qualifying final, Storm's season was prematurely ended with a home preliminary final loss to the Warriors. Melbourne again finished the season with the competition's best defence.https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/about/history_628513251.html History Melbourne Storm melbournestorm.com.au 9 January 2017 At the Dally M awards, the club featured prominently. Gareth Widdop also enjoyed a breakout season, playing 25 games while making 16 line breaks and providing 16 try assists. Season summary 4 February – Chief Executive Officer Ron Gauci announces that Crown Melbourne will be the club's new major sponsor.Gould Russell Crown's a jewel for Storm Herald-Sun Nationwide News Pty Ltd 5 February 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 46Hawthorne Mark Storm signs casino as new sponsor The Age Fairfax Digital 4 February 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 19Storm confirm casino deal AAP Sports News Wire Australian Associated Press Pty Limited 4 February 2011 Sydney, New South Wales With the club's management also able to secure long-term commitments from a number of other sponsors.Kogoy Peter Corporate world embraces Storm again The Australian Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2 February 2011 Canberra, Australia 31 13 February – Club owners News Limited announce that they will officially exit the game on 30 April 2011, as part of the competition's move to an independent commission to control rugby league in Australia. News vows to continue to support the Melbourne Storm via the $8m grant provided to the club.Honeysett Stuart Storm to deny rival clubs $8m . NEWS LIMITED EXIT COMES WITH MELBOURNE SURVIVAL CLAUSE The Australian Nationwide News Pty Ltd 14 February 2011 Canberra, Australia 33 18 February – Four prominent player managers are named in investigation reports into the club's 2010 salary cap breaches, as the fallout continued.Middleton David 2011 Official Rugby League Annual NewsLifeMedia Alexandra, New South Wales Pre-season – In a trial match against Queensland Cup teams Easts Tigers and Ipswich Jets, Melbourne open their 2011 season with a win and a loss. Melbourne faced Ipswich in two 20-minute halves, winning 34–0, then faced another two 20-minute halves against affiliate team Easts, losing 10–0. Round 1 – Melbourne earn their first competition points, defeating bitter rivals the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 18–6 at AAMI Park, with Jaiman Lowe and Troy Thompson making their club debuts. Winger Chase Stanley was injured in the match, suffering a knee injury that would keep him out for the season.Paxinos Stathi Season ends for Storm's Stanley The Age Fairfax Digital 16 March 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 34 16 March – The NRL call in police to investigate a betting plunge that reportedly earned punters $200,000 by using inside information before Melbourne's salary cap breach news broke in April 2010.Rothfield Phil Insider 'leaked Storm news' Ad Nationwide News Pty Ltd 17 March 2011 Adelaide, South Australia 77 Round 2 – Billy Slater equals Matt Geyer's club record of 113 tries in a 40–12 win over the Gold Coast Titans. Slater scored two tries with Melbourne jumping out to a 28–0 lead at half time. Round 3 – At a wet and windy Dairy Farmers Stadium the North Queensland Cowboys defeat Melbourne 34–6, with the loss exacerbated by a broken ankle suffered by Sika Manu. 10 April – Billy Slater re-signs with the Storm for a further four seasons, with the new contract keeping him with Melbourne until the end of the 2015 season. Round 4 – Two tries to winger Matt Duffie, including one in the opening minute saw Melbourne back on the winner's list with in a 30–16 victory over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Round 5 – Melbourne thrash the Parramatta Eels 38–0, with Beau Champion scoring two tries. The victory making for an uncomfortable return for former Storm player and assistant coach Stephen Kearney, who departed the Storm at the end of 2010, to take on the Eels head coach position. It was Melbourne's first win over Parramatta since the 2009 NRL Grand Final. Round 6 – The club win their first game away from home after seven successive defeats outside of Melbourne, a streak stretching back almost a year. Round 7 – In front of a crowd over 22,000, the New Zealand Warriors win the annual ANZAC Day match 18–14 to retain the Michael Moore Trophy. 6 May – Victoria Police confirm that no criminal charges will be laid over the club's salary cap breach. thumb|Melbourne Storm players saluting the travelling fans following their win over the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium Round 9 – With four Melbourne players backing up from playing in a test match the night before, the Storm leave it late to defeat an understrength Brisbane Broncos 29–22 thanks to a Cooper Cronk field goal and a final try to Anthony Quinn. Brisbane had levelled the scoreboard at 22–all after trailing at half time. 11 May – NRL salary cap auditor Ian Schubert releases a report into the salary cap scandal, recommending lifetime bans to former club officials Brian Waldron, Matt Hanson and two other officials. Schubert's report exposing a "toxic culture of deceit." Round 10 – Canberra Raiders defeat Melbourne in Victoria for the first time since the 2000 season, with the visitors snapping their losing streak in a 20–12 upset. Round 12 – Celebrating captain Cameron Smith's 200th NRL match, Melbourne defeat the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14–8 after a scoreless first half. Smith had suffered a head knock late in the first half and looked dazed leaving the field, but returned in the second half to spark the win.Paxinos Stathi Memories not made of this for Smith The Age Fairfax Digital 30 May 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 19 Round 14 – Missing players due to State of Origin selection, Melbourne led by stand-in captain Adam Blair defeat the Sydney Roosters 21–4 with coach Craig Bellamy quoted as saying "it was a real complete team performance and...it was one of the best team efforts since I've been here." Round 15 – Melbourne return to the top of the NRL ladder for the first time since the 2010 salary cap scandal, defeating the Wests Tigers 12–4 after a scoreless second half. Round 16 – Melbourne regain the Michael Moore Trophy from the Warriors, claiming their fifth straight win 16–8 at Mt Smart Stadium with Billy Slater scoring two tries. Round 19 – Avenging their defeat in round 10, Melbourne hold the Canberra Raiders scoreless for the first time in their history at their own home ground Canberra Stadium.https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/raiders-left-with-a-mark-that-wont-fade-20110717-1hjp0.html Raiders left with a mark that won't fade Lee Gaskin 17 July 2011 The Age Round 20 – After six weeks away from AAMI Park, Melbourne return to Victoria in a heavily promoted match against the Broncos. Almost 23,000 spectators attended the match, seeing the Storm victorious 26–6. Cameron Smith notched up his 500th goal during the match. Round 21 – Trailing 18–0 in the 54th minute, Melbourne surge past the Parramatta Eels away at Parramatta Stadium for a remarkable 22–18 victory. Round 23 – Justin O'Neill suffers a season-ending back injury in the club's 11th straight win, this time accounting for the Gold Coast Titans 40–16, with Cooper Cronk scoring a hat-trick of tries at a rainy AAMI Park. Round 24 – In Billy Slater's 200th NRL match, Melbourne records their 12th consecutive victory, eclipsing the previous club record set in 2006. The 8–6 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons, saw the highest home crowd of the season and their 4th highest home crowd of all time, with 24,081 in attendance. Round 25 – In a violent match known as the "Battle of Brookvale," Melbourne lose 18–4 to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval. Adam Blair was first sin binned, and then sent off for his part in a wild on-field brawl, later receiving a five-match suspension, meaning he had played his last game for the club.http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/battle-of-brookie-set-to-take-toll-on-big-guns-title-assault-20110826-1jeto.html Battle of Brookie set to take toll on big guns' title assault Jackson Glenn 27 August 2011 The Sydney Morning Herald 11 November 2011 Other players would also receive suspensions, with the club fined $50,000 by the NRL, with NRL chief David Gallop saying "this kind of ugly brawling is simply not on." Round 26 – With the minor premiership secured before taking the field, Craig Bellamy opts to rest Billy Slater and Cameron Smith for the match against the Sydney Roosters. Melbourne lose the match 40–8 and also suffer injuries to Gareth Widdop, Maurice Blair and Jaiman Lowe. 6 September – Billy Slater was crowned Dally M Player of the Year at the 2011 Dally M Awards. Teammate Cooper Cronk finished third in the count.Gould Russell Dally M Medal crowns supreme year for Slater It's Billy season Herald-Sun Nationwide News Pty Ltd 7 September 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 72 Craig Bellamy also won coach of the year and Cameron Smith won the Representative player of the year award. Qualifying final – Melbourne jump out to a 16–0 lead in the first half of their final against the eighth-placed Newcastle Knights, eventually winning 18–8 to earn a home preliminary final and a week off. After the match NRL chief David Gallop presents Melbourne with the J. J. Giltinan Shield, with Gallop receiving a torrent of boos from the Storm fans over his role in the punishments handed out to the club. 13 September – David Gallop is forced to apologise after using an analogy to compare Storm fans to terrorists. Gallop saying in a radio interview "I never really go for that whole passion line. I mean terrorists are passionate about what they do and, you know, that doesn't make it right."NRL boss David Gallop apologises for Melbourne Storm fan slur http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/gallop-sorry-for-melbourne-fan-slur/story-fn7x8me2-1226136272608 Herald Sun heraldsun.com.au Preliminary final – Melbourne's season comes to a sudden end, upset 20–12 by the New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park. Opposition halfback Shaun Johnston playing a starring role for the visitors, who led 14–12 at half time and withstood Melbourne's pressure in the second half. Craig Bellamy saying "I don't care what else comes out of tonight, we are disappointed, we're bitterly disappointed, but at the same time this club has come a long wat to where we were this time last year." Milestone games Round Player MilestoneRound 1 Jaiman Lowe Storm debut Troy Thompson Storm debutRound 2 Adam Blair 100th gameRound 2 Beau Champion Storm debutRound 4 Atelea Vea Storm debutRound 4 Adam Woolnough Storm debutRound 9 Maurice Blair Storm debutRound 9 Sisa Waqa Storm debutRound 10 Dane Chisholm NRL debutRound 12 Cameron Smith 200th game Round 24 Billy Slater 200th gameRound 26 Jack Afamasaga Storm debut Jerseys In 2011 the Storm jerseys were made by Kooga. They retained their predominantly purple home jersey from 2010 and also their predominantly white away jersey from 2010. On 4 February 2011 Crown Casino was named the major sponsor of the Storm in 2011http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33219&title=storm-announce-major-sponsorship-with-crown Storm announce major sponsorship with Crown - Melbourne Storm 4 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110216083646/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33219&title=storm-announce-major-sponsorship-with-crown 16 February 2011 dead with their corporate logo added to the front of the jersey. Suzuki Australia continued as major sponsors as well, with their logo appearing on the sleeves. There was no sponsorship on the rear of the jersey.http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33106&title=suzuki-drives-forward-with-storm Suzuki drives forward with Storm - Melbourne Storm 4 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110216084208/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33106&title=suzuki-drives-forward-with-storm 16 February 2011 dead Makita also announced a continuation of their sponsorship and their logo on the players shorts.http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33192&title=makita-drills-in-their-support-for-storm Makita drills in their support for Storm - Melbourne Storm 4 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110216083933/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33192&title=makita-drills-in-their-support-for-storm 16 February 2011 dead Heritage In round 5 for the NRL's heritage round, Melbourne wore a replica of their original 1998 home jersey. Special In the round 20 home game against the Brisbane Broncos, Storm wore a special "platinum battle" jersey. The jersey was mostly navy blue with a large grey and white chevron on the front, also featured the word "Melbourne" printed across the upper back. This jersey was to symbolise the links to the state of Victoria and Melbourne, following the City of Melbourne's sponsorship of the match.http://www.thebaistand.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8669 The Bai Stand - View topic - 'Platinum' Melbourne Storm Jersey v Broncos (22 July 2011) 25 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111001045803/http://www.thebaistand.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8669 1 October 2011 dead Attendance averages 2011 Attendances https://afltables.com/rl/crowds/2011.html Rugby League Tables 16 June 2023 Total Matches Average Home 170,952 12 14,246 Away 173,173 12 14,431 All regular season games 344,125 24 14,339 Finals 43,425 2 21,712 All Games 387,550 26 14,906 Fixtures Preseason Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference11 FebruaryTrialSS Split squad match played in 20 minute halvesIpswich Jets 16 Ipswich JetsLanglands Park, Brisbane340S Thorpe (2), A Vea, E Niko, M Johnson, S GriffenG Widdop (3), D Chisholm (2) Garry Chris Melbourne overpowers Jets cubs for starters The Queensland Times 12 February 2011 Ipswich, Queensland S4Tale of two halves http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33434&title=tale-of-two-halves melbournestorm.com.au https://web.archive.org/web/20110215234024/https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=33434&title=tale-of-two-halves 15 February 2011 11 February 2011 dead11 FebruaryTrialSS Split squad match played in 20 minute halvesEasts Tigers 16 Easts TigersLanglands Park, Brisbane010Barton Joe Storm cruise to trial victory AAP Sports News Wire Australian Associated Press Pty Limited 11 February 2023 Sydney, New South Wales19 FebruaryTrialCanberra 16 Canberra RaidersBega Recreation Ground, Bega244C Stanley (2), A Vea, T MaoriG Widdop 2/2, D Chisholm 2/2 Gaskin Lee Stanley leads way The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Digital 20 February 2011 Sydney, New South Wales 60Storm do it easy over Raiders AAP Sports News Wire Australian Associated Press Pty Limited 19 February 2011 Sydney, New South WalesGould Russell Storm coasts to trial victory Herald-Sun Nationwide News Pty Ltd 20 February 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 5726 FebruaryTrialBrisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosDolphin Oval, Brisbane626J O'Neill C Smith 1/1 Marshall Matt Storm's injury woes Herald-Sun Nationwide News Pty Ltd 27 February 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 48Marshall Matt Hodges hamstrung with new injury scare The Courier-Mail Nationwide News Pty Ltd 27 February 2011 Brisbane, Queensland 90 Regular season Result by round table b Round Ground H/H/A/H/H/A/H/H/A/H/–/H/A/H/A/A/–/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A Result W/W/L/W/W/W/L/W/W/L/B/W/W/W/W/W/B/W/W/W/W/W/W/W/L/L Position 3/2/7/2/1/1/3/3/2/2/2/2/2/2/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1 Points 2p/4p/4p/6p/8p/10p/10p/12p/14p/14p/16p/18p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/30p/32p/34p/36p/38p/40p/42p/42p/42p green1 Win yellow1 Draw red1 Loss Home Away Neutral Bye blue1 gold green2 red2 Rugby League Tables Matches Source:http://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne_by.html#2011 Rugby League Tables – Melbourne 29 June 2023 6 May 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220506121129/https://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne_by.html#2011 dead – Golden Point extra time (pen) – Penalty try Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference 12 March 1 Manly 16 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles AAMI Park, Melbourne 18 6 C Stanley, M Duffie, D Nielsen C Smith 2/2 NRL 2011 - Round 1 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-1/melbourne-vs-manly/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.nrl.com/TelstraPremiership/MatchCentre/tabid/10999/Default.aspx 2011 Match Centre - NRL.com 16 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120618051443/http://www.nrl.com/TelstraPremiership/MatchCentre/tabid/10999/Default.aspx#matchid=1188&tab=Report 18 June 2012 dead 19 March 2 Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans AAMI Park, Melbourne 40 12 B Slater (2), A Quinn, S Manu, C Smith, J O'Neill, C Cronk C Smith 6/7 NRL 2011 - Round 2 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-2/melbourne-vs-gold-coast/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.nrl.com/ruthless-storm-spoil-prestons-party/tabid/10874/newsid/61827/default.aspx Ruthless Storm spoil Preston's party - NRL.com 20 March 2011 24 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110324191234/http://www.nrl.com/ruthless-storm-spoil-prestons-party/tabid/10874/newsid/61827/default.aspx dead 28 March 3 North Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville 6 34 G Widdop C Smith 1/1 NRL 2011 - Round 3 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-3/north-qld-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.nrl.com/TelstraPremiership/MatchCentre/tabid/10999/Default.aspx 2011 Match Centre - NRL.com 16 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120618051443/http://www.nrl.com/TelstraPremiership/MatchCentre/tabid/10999/Default.aspx#matchid=1200&tab=Report 18 June 2012 dead 4 April 4 Bulldogs 16 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs AAMI Park, Melbourne 30 16 M Duffie (2), K Proctor, D Nielsen, J Bromwich C Smith 5/6 NRL 2011 - Round 4 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-4/melbourne-vs-canterbury/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/angry-dogs-lick-their-wounds-after-being-set-upon-by-rejuvenated-storm-pack-20110404-1cyq2.html Angry Dogs lick their wounds after being set upon by rejuvenated Storm pack Richard Hinds 4 April 2011 The Age10 April 5Heritage Round Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels AAMI Park, Melbourne 38 0 B Champion (2), C Cronk, B Slater, A Quinn, M Duffie C Smith 4/6, G Widdop 1/1 NRL 2011 - Round 5 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-5/melbourne-vs-parramatta/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-hits-peak-with-ominous-look-for-rivals-20110410-1d9eb.html Storm hits peak with ominous look for rivals Stathi Paxinos 10 April 2011 The Age17 April 6 Penrith Panthers 16 Penrith Panthers Centrebet Stadium, Sydney 25 10 C Cronk, B Norrie, B Slater, M Duffie C Smith 4/5 C Cronk 1/1 NRL 2011 - Round 6 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-6/penrith-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/melbourne-storm-too-good-for-penrith-panthers/story-e6frfgbo-1226040555312 Melbourne Storm too good for Penrith Panthers | Herald Sun25 April 7ANZAC Day New Zealand Warriors 16 New Zealand Warriors AAMI Park, Melbourne 14 18 B Champion, C Cronk C Smith 3/3 NRL 2011 - Round 7 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-7/melbourne-vs-warriors/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/bellamy-accuses-players-of-a-halfhearted-effort-on-day-reserved-for-warriors-20110425-1du6c.html Bellamy accuses players of a half-hearted effort on day reserved for warriors Stathi Paxinos 26 April 2011 The Age30 April 8 Newcastle Knights 16 Newcastle Knights AAMI Park, Melbourne 42 12 B Champion, M Duffie, T Lowrie, D Nielsen, B Norrie, B Slater, A QuinnC Smith 7/7 NRL 2011 - Round 8 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-8/melbourne-vs-newcastle/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/cronk-in-test-mix-as-gids-damages-shoulder-20110430-1e2dx.html Cronk in Test mix as Gids damages shoulder Stathi Paxinos 30 April 2011 The Age7 May 9 Brisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 29 22 C Cronk, R Hinchcliffe, D Nielsen, A Quinn, S WaqaC Smith 4/5C Cronk 1/2NRL 2011 - Round 9 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-9/brisbane-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/brave-broncos-end-short/story-fn6ck6f9-1226051785079 Brave Broncos fall short | Courier Mail14 May 10 Canberra 16 Canberra Raiders AAMI Park, Melbourne 12 20 M Duffie, K ProctorC Smith 2/2 NRL 2011 - Round 10 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-10/melbourne-vs-canberra/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-include-sika-manu-for-raiders-clash/story-e6frfgbo-1226055864616 Canberra Raiders upset Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park | Herald Sun21 May11Bye29 May12Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks AAMI Park, Melbourne 14 8 D Nielsen, S WaqaC Smith 3/3 NRL 2011 - Round 12 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-12/melbourne-vs-cronulla/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/cronulla-gallant-but-season-now-on-line/story-fn6ck6f9-1226065203844 Cronulla gallant but season now on line | Courier Mail5 June13South Sydney 16 South Sydney Rabbitohs ANZ Stadium, Sydney 16 6 M Blair, J Bromwich, C SmithC Smith 1/2, G Widdop 1/1 NRL 2011 - Round 13 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-13/souths-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/melbournes-winning-attitude-hasnt-been-lost-on-new-generation-20110605-1fn0l.html Melbourne's winning attitude hasn't been lost on new generation Greg Prichard 5 June 2011 The Age13 June14Sydney Roosters 16 Sydney Roosters AAMI Park, Melbourne 214J O'Neill (2), B ChampionG Widdop 4/5G WiddopNRL 2011 - Round 14 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-14/melbourne-vs-sydney/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-too-good-for-roosters-20110613-1g0j8.html Storm too good for Roosters Stathi Paxinos 13 June 2011 The Age 19 June15Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval, Sydney124R Hinchcliffe, K ProctorM Duffie 1/1, C Smith 1/1 NRL 2011 - Round 15 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-15/wests-tigers-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/unexcited-by-the-view-from-top-bellamy-prefers-to-keep-storm-on-the-defensive-20110619-1g9p8.html Unexcited by the view from top, Bellamy prefers to keep Storm on the defensive Brad Walter 19 June 2011 The Age26 June16New Zealand Warriors 16 New Zealand Warriors Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland168B Slater (2), G WiddopC Smith 2/3 NRL 2011 - Round 16 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-16/warriors-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/paintbynumbers-storm-still-too-clinical-for-fumbling-warriors-20110626-1glc6.html Paint-by-numbers Storm still too clinical for fumbling Warriors Steve Kilgallon 26 June 2011 The Age2 July17Bye9 July18Bulldogs 16 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsAdelaide Oval, Adelaide2818C Cronk (2), J Bromwich, M Duffie, S WaqaC Smith 3/4, G Widdop 1/1 NRL 2011 - Round 18 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-18/canterbury-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 202317 July19Canberra Raiders 16 Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium, Canberra260M Duffie (2), J Bromwich, C Cronk, R HinchcliffeC Smith 3/4, G Widdop 0/1 NRL 2011 - Round 19 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-19/canberra-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 202322 July20Brisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos AAMI Park, Melbourne266M Blair (2), C Cronk, J O'NeillC Smith 5/5 NRL 2011 - Round 20 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-20/melbourne-vs-brisbane/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/broncos-get-reality-check/story-fn6ck6f9-1226100115527 Broncos get reality check | Courier Mail 1 August21Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels Parramatta Stadium, Sydney2218D Nielsen, J O'Neill, B Slater, S WaqaC Smith 3/4 NRL 2011 - Round 21 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-21/parramatta-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 20236 August22Penrith 16 Penrith Panthers AAMI Park, Melbourne266R Hinchcliffe, S Manu, K Proctor, B SlaterC Smith 5/5 NRL 2011 - Round 22 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-22/melbourne-vs-penrith/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/live-storm-v-panthers/story-e6frfgbo-1226109762862 Melbourne Storm blow away Panthers | Herald Sun13 August23 Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast TitansSkilled Park, Gold Coast4016C Cronk (3), B Slater (2), S Manu, A QuinnC Smith 6/7 NRL 2011 - Round 23 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-23/gold-coast-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/live-titans-v-storm/story-e6frfgbo-1226114413638 Cooper's triple treat in Storm cakewalk | Herald Sun19 August24 St George Illawarra 16 St. George Illawarra DragonsAAMI Park, Melbourne86A QuinnC Smith 2/2 NRL 2011 - Round 24 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-24/melbourne-vs-st-george-illawarra/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-v-dragons-live/story-e6frfgbo-1226118362960 Storm beat Dragons in tight tussle | Herald Sun26 August25Manly 16 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Brookvale Oval, Sydney418B SlaterG Widdop 0/1 NRL 2011 - Round 25 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-25/manly-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/manly-leads-storm-st-halftime-in-fiery-clash/story-e6frf9if-1226123159750 Manly maintain unbeaten home record with gutsy win over Melbourne | Herald Sun4 September26Sydney 16 Sydney Roosters Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 840B Champion, M DuffieC Cronk 0/1, G Widdop 0/1 NRL 2011 - Round 26 https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/round-26/sydney-vs-melbourne/summary.html Rugby League Project 29 June 2023http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/craig-bellamy-says-freshened-melbourne-storm-will-be-fine-for-finals/story-e6frfgbo-1226129287314 Craig Bellamy says freshened Melbourne Storm will be fine for finals | Herald Sun Fixture notes: Finals #eeeeee Qualifying final Sunday, 11 September 16:00 AEST (UTC+10) Melbourne Storm Melbourne 16 Newcastle 16 Newcastle Knights 18 – 8 16–0 2–8 NRL 2011 – Qualifying Final. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 29 June 2023. 3Duffie 14Champion 28Manu 36 3 C Smith 15 37 pen 51 (3/4) 2Gidley 64Uate 67 0Gidley (0/2) AAMI Park, Melbourne 14,845 Ashley Klein Adam Devcich #eeeeee Preliminary final Saturday, 24 September 19:45 AEST (UTC+10) Melbourne Storm Melbourne 16 New Zealand Warriors 16 New Zealand Warriors 12 – 20 12–14 0–6 NRL 2011 – Preliminary Final. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 29 June 2023. 2Manu 5Champion 35 2 C Smith 6 36 (2/2) 3Tupou 12Maloney 16Brown 77 4Maloney 13 17 pen 39 78 (4/4) AAMI Park, Melbourne 28,580 Matt Cecchin Tony Archer Ladder 2011 NRL season 2011 Coaching Staff NRL Head coach: Craig Bellamy Assistant coaches: David KidwellPaxinos Stathi New lieutenants in a Storm The Age Fairfax Digital 13 February 2011 Melbourne, Victoria 14 & Kevin WaltersWalters tackles new era:Assistant coach back in NRL saddle with Storm The Queensland Times Nationwide News Pty Ltd 28 February 2011 Ipswich, Queensland 29 Development coach: Tony Adam Specialist coach: Robbie Kearns Strength and conditioning Coach: Alex Corvo Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches: Adrian Jiminez & Dan Di Pasqua Head physiotherapist: Kieran Morgan Assistant physiotherapist: Andrew Nawrocki Head Trainer: Craig Sultana General Manager Football Operations: Frank Ponissi Recruitment manager: Darren BellOfficial Melbourne Storm Yearbook 2011 Melbourne Storm 42 NRL Under 20s Head coach: Dean Pay Assistant coach: Adam O'Brien Development coach: Chad Buckby High Performance Manager: Chris Jones Physiotherapist: Aaron Howlett 2011 squad List of Melbourne Storm players CapNat.Player namePositionFirst Storm gamePrevious First Grade RL clubfn26 Previous First Grade RL club: This column denotes the previous RL club the player was signed to and played first grade RL for. If they are yet to debut then this is stipulated. If they were merely signed to the club but did not play then it is not counted55AUSCameron Smith (c)HK2002AUS Melbourne Storm58AUSBilly SlaterFB2003AUS Melbourne Storm73AUSCooper CronkHB2004AUS Melbourne Storm86NZLAdam BlairPR2006AUS Melbourne Storm91AUSAnthony QuinnWG2007AUS Newcastle Knights98NZLSika ManuSR2007AUS Melbourne Storm104AUSDane NielsenCE2008AUS Cronulla Sharks105NZLKevin ProctorSR2008AUS Melbourne Storm110AUSRyan HinchcliffeHK, LK2009AUS Canberra Raiders116AUSLuke KellyFE, HB2009AUS Melbourne Storm119NZLJesse BromwichPR2010AUS Melbourne Storm 120IRERory KostjasynHK, LK 2010AUS Melbourne Storm 121AUSTodd LowrieSR, LK 2010AUS Newcastle Knights 122AUSLuke MacDougallWG 2010AUS Newcastle Knights 123AUSBryan NorriePR 2010AUS Cronulla Sharks 124NZLMatt DuffieWG 2010AUS Melbourne Storm 125ENGGareth WiddopFE, FB 2010AUS Melbourne Storm 126NZLChase StanleyCE 2010AUS St George Illawarra Dragons 127VANJustin O'NeillCE 2010AUS Melbourne Storm 128AUSRobbie RochowSR 2010AUS Melbourne Storm 129TONSione KitePR 2010AUS Canterbury Bulldogs 130AUSJaiman LowePR 2011AUS South Sydney Rabbitohs 131AUSTroy ThompsonPR 2011AUS Canberra Raiders 132AUSBeau ChampionCE 2011AUS South Sydney Rabbitohs 133TONAtelea VeaCE 2011AUS Cronulla Sharks 134AUSMaurice BlairCE, FE 2011AUS Penrith Panthers 135AUSAdam WoolnoughPR 2011AUS Penrith Panthers 136FIJSisa WaqaWG 2011AUS Sydney Roosters 137FRADane ChisholmFE 2011AUS Melbourne Storm 138SAMJack AfamasagaSR 2011AUS Cronulla Sharks-NZLElijah NikoSRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-NZLSlade GriffenHKYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-AUSJake HawkinsFEYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-SamoaKirisome Auva'aCEYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-AUSJordan McLeanPRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-AUSMitchel Johnson PRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm Player movements Losses Hep Cahill to Crusaders Brett Finch to Wigan WarriorsSuper League leaders Wigan complete signings of Melbourne Storm trio https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/19/wigan-sign-melbourne-storm-trio The Guardian 19 July 2010 30 June 2023 Ryan Hoffman to Wigan Warriors Greg Inglis to South Sydney Rabbitohs Willie Isa to Castleford Tigers Sinbad Kali to Released Blake Leary to North Queensland Cowboys Jeff Lima to Wigan Warriors Luke MacDougall to Saracens (rugby) Billy Rogers to Parramatta Eels Aiden Tolman to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Brett White to Canberra Raiders Gains Jack Afamasaga from RC Lescure-Arthes XIII (mid season)Jackson Glenn Storm lose Kiwi, now Jack's in the box https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-lose-kiwi-now-jacks-in-the-box-20110713-1he6b.html smh.com.au Fairfax Media 30 June 2023 14 July 2011 Maurice Blair from Penrith Panthers Beau Champion from South Sydney RabbitohsPhelps James Beau Champion talks about signing with Melbourne Storm to allow South Sydney to sign Greg Inglis https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/beau-champion-talks-about-decision-to-sign-with-melbourne-storm-and-allow-south-sydney-to-sign-greg-inglis/news-story/3137d2e1194797a0d2a0e5f11f026f88 foxsports.com.au News Corporation Australia 30 June 2023 27 December 2010 Jaiman Lowe from South Sydney Rabbitohs Elijah Niko from New Zealand WarriorsStorm announce new signings https://www.smh.com.au/sport/storm-announce-new-signings-20100826-13tp4.html smh.com.au Fairfax Media 30 June 2023 26 August 2010 Troy Thompson from Canberra Raiders Sisa Waqa from Unattachedfn113 Previously played for Sydney Roosters in 2009, but did not have a professional sporting contract in 2010. Adam Woolnough from Retirement Representative honours This table lists all players who have played a representative match in 2011. List of Melbourne Storm representatives Player 2011 All Stars match 2011 ANZAC Test City vs Country Origin State of Origin 1 State of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 2011 Four Nations Adam Blair New Zealand New Zealand Beau Champion Indigenous All Stars City Cooper Cronk Australia Queensland Queensland Queensland Australia Matt Duffie New Zealand Ryan Hinchcliffe Country Sika Manu New Zealand Dane Nielsen Queensland Queensland Kevin Proctor New Zealandfn105 Proctor was named in the New Zealand squad for the tournament, but did not play a match in the series. Billy Slater Australia Queensland Queensland Queensland Australia Cameron Smith NRL All Stars Australia Queensland Queensland Queensland Australia Gareth Widdop England Statistics This table contains playing statistics for all Melbourne Storm players to have played in the 2011 NRL season. Statistics sources:https://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2011_sc.html 2011 Melbourne Point Scorers afltables.com 14 July 2023https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/melbourne/summary.html Melbourne Storm – NRL 2011 rugbyleagueproject.org 14 July 2023 List of Melbourne Storm records NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsJack Afamasaga 10000Adam Blair 231004Maurice Blair 1430012Jesse Bromwich 2240016Beau Champion 1680032Dane Chisholm 10000Cooper Cronk 23120250Matthew Duffie 18121050Ryan Hinchcliffe 2540016Sione Kite 10000Rory Kostjasyn 120000Jaiman Lowe 230000Todd Lowrie 191004Sika Manu 1850020Dane Nielsen 2460024Bryan Norrie 242008Justin O'Neill 1250020Kevin Proctor 2640016Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn (rugby league) 1560024Robbie Rochow 10000Billy Slater 24120048Cameron Smith Cameron Smith (rugby league, born 1983) 242780164Chase Stanley 11004Troy Thompson rugby league 70000Atelea Vea 110000Sisa Waqa 1040016Gareth Widdop 2527123Adam Woolnough 21000028 players used – 94 86 3 551 Scorers Most points in a game: 16 points Round 2 – Cameron Smith (1 try, 6 goals) vs Gold Coast Titans Most tries in a game: 3 Round 23 – Cooper Cronk vs Gold Coast Titans Winning games Highest score in a winning game: 42 points Round 8 vs Newcastle Knights Lowest score in a winning game: 8 points Round 24 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Greatest winning margin: 38 points Round 5 vs Parramatta Eels Greatest number of games won consecutively: 12 Round 12 – Round 24 Losing games Highest score in a losing game: 14 points Round 7 vs New Zealand Warriors Lowest score in a losing game: 4 points Round 25 vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Greatest losing margin: 32 points Round 26 vs Sydney Roosters Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 2 Round 25 – Round 26 NRL Under 20s 2011 NRL Under-20s season In the fourth season of the NRL's National Youth Championship, Dean Pay continued as coach for a second season, with Melbourne finishing the regular season in 4th place on the ladder to qualify for the finals. Kenny Bromwich would make the competition's team of the year, selected as an interchange player.Toyota Cup Team of the Year http://www.nrl.com/toyota-cup-team-of-the-year/tabid/10874/newsid/64496/default.aspx National Rugby League 30 August 2011 11 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150511103631/http://www.nrl.com/toyota-cup-team-of-the-year/tabid/10874/newsid/64496/default.aspx dead Ladder Finals eeeeee Qualifying final11 September 2011 1:30pm AEST Melbourne Storm Melbourne 16 Easts 16 Sydney Roosters 26–10 18th Man – 2011 Qualifying Final https://18thman.com/seasons/nyc2011/finals-results/melbourne-v-sydney/ 18thman.com 24 May 2020 18 August 2023 Tries: Mahe FonuaTohu HarrisJohn LeiatauaMatt McGahanYoung TonumaipeaGoals: Matt McGahan 3/6 Tries: Ethan LowekCurtis RonaGoals:Ethan Lowe 1/2 AAMI Park, Melbourne David Munro eeeeee Semi final17 September 2011 4:15pm AEST Melbourne Storm Melbourne 16 Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20–22 18th Man – 2011 Semi Final https://18thman.com/seasons/nyc2011/finals-results/melbourne-v-canterbury/ 18thman.com 24 May 2020 18 August 2023 Tries: Denny Solomona (3)Sean LoxleyGoals: Matt McGahan 2/4 Tries: Daniel Abou-SleimanSam AhofonoSean DeavesEd MurphyGoals:Jaline Graham 3/4 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane David Munro Statistics Source:https://18thman.com/teams/melbourne-storm/seasons/nyc2011/ 2011 Melbourne Storm NYC 18thman.com 22 October 2016 18 August 2023 Scorers Most points in a game: 16 points Round 2 – Matt McGahan (1 try, 6 goals) vs Gold Coast Titans Most tries in a game: 3 Round 1 – Ben Hampton vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Round 7 – Slade Griffin vs New Zealand Warriors Round 13 – Young Tonumaipea vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Round 14 – Ryan Pooley vs Sydney Roosters Round 20 – Tohu Harris vs Brisbane Broncos Qualifying final – Denny Solomona vs Sydney Roosters Most points (season): 212 Matt McGahan (8 tries, 90 goals) Most tries (season): 18 Mahe Fonua Winning games Highest score in a winning game: 46 points Round 8 vs Newcastle Knights Lowest score in a winning game: 22 points Round 5 vs Parramatta Eels Round 23 vs Gold Coast Titans Greatest winning margin: 40 points Round 25 vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Greatest number of games won consecutively: 7 Round 4 – Round 10 Losing games Highest score in a losing game: 28 points Round 12 vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Lowest score in a losing game: 12 points Round 3 vs North Queensland Cowboys Round 5 vs Parramatta Eels Round 24 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Greatest losing margin: 40 points Round 15 vs Wests Tigers Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 2 Round 15 – Round 16 Round 21 – Round 22 Feeder clubs As announced by the club after the 2010 season, Melbourne ended their reserve grade program in the NSW Cup, announcing new feeder club agreements. Reserve players were sent to either Easts Tigers to play in the Queensland Cup, or to play in NSW Cup in a combined side with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.Feeder Team Strategy - A Bold Initiative http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nsw-cup melbournestorm.com.au 15 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20120208013726/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nsw-cup 8 February 2012 30 November 2010 bot: unknown In the NSW Cup, Cronulla coached by Tony Herman would finish third on the ladder after the regular season, progressing through the preliminary final where they were defeated 30–26 in golden point extra time by eventual runners-up the Auckland Vulcans.NSW Cup Update http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nsw-cup melbournestorm.com.au 18 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20111018071927/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nsw-cup 18 October 2011 dead 2011 New South Wales Cup Pos PositionTeam Pld Games played W Won D Drawn L Lost B Byes PF Points for (total points scored) PA Points against (total points conceded) PD Points difference (points scored minus points conceded) Pts Competition points3Cronulla 16 Cronulla Sharks2316162656447+20937 In the Queensland Cup, Easts Tigers coached by Troy McCarthy improved with the addition of Melbourne Storm players, finishing in eighth position on the ladder, winning more games than in the 2010 season.Queensland Intrust Super Cup Update http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=qld-cup melbournestorm.com.au https://web.archive.org/web/20111018071702/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=qld-cup 18 October 2011 dead 2011 Queensland Cup Pos PositionTeam Pld Games played W Won D Drawn L Lost PF Points for (total points scored) PA Points against (total points conceded) PD Points difference (points scored minus points conceded) Pts Competition points8Easts Tigers 16 Easts Tigers228113428524-9617 S. G. Ball Cup Melbourne's junior representative team in the New South Wales Rugby League under-18s competition S. G. Ball Cup struggled in their third season in the competition. Coached by club high performance manager Kim Williams, the team would win only two of their nine matches for the season, finishing in 14th place on the ladder out of the 18 teams competing.SG Ball 2011 draw and results http://ourfootyteam-archives.com.au/2011_sgBall_draw.php 14 July 2023 Awards Trophy Cabinet 2011 J. J. Giltinan Shield NRL Club ChampionshipCC Awarded to the club with the most competition points across the NRL and NRL Under-20s season Melbourne Storm Awards Night Melbourne Storm Player of the Year: Cameron SmithNRL Honour Board http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nrl-honour-board melbournestorm.com.au Melbourne Storm 10 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130928161940/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=nrl-honour-board 28 September 2013 Melbourne Storm Rookie of the Year: Gareth Widdop & Jesse Bromwich Melbourne Storm Members' Player of Year: Cooper Cronk Most Improved: Kevin Proctor Best Forward: Ryan Hinchcliffe Best Back: Billy Slater Best Try: Anthony Quinn vs Gold Coast Titans (Round 2) Darren Bell U20s Player of the Year: Slade Griffin U20s Best Forward: Krys Freeman U20s Best Back: Kirisome Auva'a Greg Brentnall Young Achievers Award: Mahe Fonua Mick Moore Club Person of the Year: Robbie Kearns Life Member Inductees: Peter Robinson, Billy Slater, Jonce DimovskiSmith 2011 Storm Player of the Year http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=44393&title=smith-2011-storm-player-of-the-year melbournestorm.com.au 10 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20111129231838/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=44393&title=smith-2011-storm-player-of-the-year 29 November 2011Official Melbourne Storm Yearbook 2011 Melbourne Storm 27 Dally M Awards Night Dally M Medal: Billy Slater Dally M Fullback of the Year: Billy Slater Dally M Captain of the Year: Cameron Smith Dally M Hooker of the Year: Cameron Smith Dally M Representative Player of the Year: Cameron Smith Dally M Halfback of the Year: Cooper Cronk Dally M Coach of the Year of the Year: Craig Bellamy RLIF Awards RLIF Player of the Year: Billy Slater RLIF Fullback of the Year: Billy Slater RLIF Hooker of the Year: Cameron Smith Additional Awards Wally Lewis Medal: Cameron Smith Notes References 2011 Category:2011 NRL season by club Category:2011 in sport in Melbourne