2000 Melbourne Storm season

April 2023 June 2013 2000 #6C0094 #ffd700 NRL NRL 6th 14 1 11 672 529 Qualifying Final Loss Executive Director John Ribot Coach Chris Anderson Robbie Kearns (24 matches) Richard Swain (2 matches) Stephen Kearney (1 matches) Olympic Park Stadium (11 matches)Melbourne Cricket Ground (2 matches) 14,622Crowds Regular season home matches in Melbourne only 23,239 (Round 5)Crowds Regular season home matches in Melbourne only Matt Geyer (14) Tasesa Lavea (81) Tasesa Lavea (190) 1999 2001 yes List of Melbourne Storm seasons The 2000 Melbourne Storm season was the third in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2000 Premiership and finished the regular season in sixth place, being eliminated in the first week of the finals.2000 Melbourne Storm – Summary https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/melbourne-storm/summary.html Rugby League Project 4 August 2021 The Storm began 2000 with an easy win over St. Helens in the World Club Challenge. It was a great start for Melbourne, but overall the 2000 season was a disappointment. Major injuries to Marcus Bai and Robbie Ross, along with a lengthy suspension to Stephen Kearney, seriously disrupted the season. It was made worse when the club was forced to negotiate its way through the trials and tribulations of 12 players coming off contract by the end of the year. Most distracting was the contractual saga of Brett Kimmorley as he travelled between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in search of his future (much to the bewilderment of the Victorian public who were not used to rugby league's mid-season mayhem). With respectable home crowds averaging over 14,000 the Storm finished the 2000 season in sixth place, earning themselves a semi-final against the Newcastle Knights in Newcastle. However, the defending premiers exited with a 30–16 loss on a wet and miserable afternoon. The season's undoubted highlight was the grand final rematch against the Dragons at the MCG where the Storm won by an incredible scoreline of 70–10. Summing up the season, Robbie Ross admitted "as players you get to the stage where you win a grand final, and you start to get a little bit cocky. We got found out a little bit in areas where guys probably thought they were a little bit better than the way they had been playing and had to pull their heads in a little bit. There was a lot of controversy over Brett (Kimmorley) leaving and all the players going, and also over the death of (football manager) Mick Moore earlier in the year. We had a lot of outside contributors that didn't do us favors. The year before it was all smooth sailing. Now we've dealt with a bit of difficulty and we can learn from that."Ralph Jon Cockiness led to Storm form crash Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 24 November 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 114 Tony Martin (to London) and Brett Kimmorley (to Northern Eagles) were key losses for the club in the lead up to 2001 which were slightly off-set by the arrival of half-back Matt Orford and winger Junior Langi.Melbourne Storm History https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/about/storm-history/ melbournestorm.com.au Melbourne Storm 7 March 2018 Season summary Preseason – 1999 NRL Grand Final winger Craig Smith announces his retirement. When the season draw was announced, it was revealed that Melbourne were denied access to the new Colonial Stadium to play their first home match of the season in round 5, a rematch against the St George Illawarra Dragons.Frenkel Jason Colonial closes door on Storm Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 13 November 1999 Melbourne, Victoria 34 (Sport) The match is eventually scheduled to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after an offer had been made to host the match at Stadium Australia, the site of the 1999 Grand Final.MCG to get final replay The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 8 December 1999 Sydney, New South Wales 86 New recruit Setariki Rakabula was injured in a cycling accident during the preseason, injurying his collar bone and elbow during a team bike ride.Turnbull Jeff Riding disaster kicks up a storm The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 17 November 1999 Sydney, New South Wales 73 The club signed former North Queensland Cowboys forward John Lomax on a one-year contract as a replacement for the retired Glenn Lazarus.Timms Daryl Storm secure rugged Lomax Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 9 December 1999 Melbourne, Victoria 92 14 January – In the club's only trial match before heading to England for the World Club Challenge, an inexperienced Melbourne team lost 36–18 against the Brisbane Broncos at Toowoomba. Both Scott Hill and Robbie Kearns returned from injury in the match, played in front of over 6,000 fans.Westlake Michael Kearns, Hill please on return Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 15 January 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 89 21 January – Melbourne appoint Robbie Kearns as club captain, following the retirement of inaugural captain Glenn Lazarus and the departure of vice-captain Tawera Nikau. Kearns quoted as saying "I am just the guy who gets the 'c' next to my name in the program, but it is something I am honored to have."Westlake Michael Storm anoint Kearns Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 21 January 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 110 World Club Challenge – Melbourne thrash St Helens 44–6 in frigid conditions. Robbie Kearns captains the team, while Dane Morgan scores a try in his first official game for the club. Halfback Brett Kimmorley wins the man of the match award. Melbourne led 20–2 at half time, with Robbie Ross and Scott Hill each scoring their second tries of the match in the second half.Storm ferocity stuns hapless Saints The Australian News Corporation Australia 24 January 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 32 (Sport) St Helens player Tommy Martyn lodged a complaint that he had been eye gouged in a tackle by Danny Williams and Morgan, but neither player was subsequently charged.Melbourne forward cleared of gouging The Daily Telegraph 25 January 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 73 Despite the scoreline, St Helens coach Ellery Hanley insisted Melbourne "were no better than us at all. They didn't do anything spectacular to beat us. We let ourselves down with our defence." Melbourne coach Chris Anderson was happy with the result, but said "I would have liked a harder hitout. I was after something a little more competitive. But our blokes were great tonight."Marshallsea Trevor Gouging claim tempers Storm's world triumph Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 24 January 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 11 (Sport)Westlake Michael Storm really no better than us Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 24 January 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 39 (Sport) 3 February – The NRL fine Melbourne 30,000 for a minor breach of the league's salary cap, with CEO Chris Johns saying after the NRL's audit "we had probably one of the most thorough investigations I have ever seen. We were a smidgen over, but we are still talking to them at the moment to clarify a few issues. We still think we might be able to squeeze under the cap if they agree to the way we have arrived at our calculations."Westlake Michael Storm's cap fine The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 3 February 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 61Westlake Michael Storm fined for cap breach Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 3 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 102 Round 1 – Melbourne lose their season opener against the Auckland Warriors 14–6, with Robbie Kearns suggesting the team "were just too full of confidence from last year's [premiership] win I think," while Brett Kimmorley saying "there was a bit of cockiness. We weren't ready to play. We weren't ready to do any hard work. There was nobody prepared to do anything hard. The first 40 minutes were just rubbish."Westlake Michael Angry skipper pledges to get tough on team Herald Sun 7 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 36 (Sport) 7 February – Team manager Mick Moore dies in tragic circumstances in Auckland on the evening after Melbourne's loss against the Auckland Warriors. Moore was socialising with team officials when he fell from a wharf.Birch Stephen WHARF DEATH — Senior league official killed after 5m fall The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 7 February 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 1Cogdon Kamahl Storm tragedy - Rugby manager drowns after match Herald Sun 7 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 3 Moore's funeral is held in Brisbane on 10 February.Westlake Michael Storm faces losing battle Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 10 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 107Dawson Andrew Crowd marks full-time for football legend Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 11 February 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 5 Round 2 – Melbourne suffer a 38–6 loss against the Newcastle Knights, eclipsing the club's heaviest defeat. The Storm conceded seven tries before scoring a late try when Russell Bawden finished off a passing play from Brett Kimmorley.Westlake Michael Storm a fizzer — Coach furious Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 13 February 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 149 Round 3 – Melbourne lose three matches in a row for the first time in club history, losing 16–12 to the Canberra Raiders, despite an improved performance in the second half after falling behind 8–2 at half time.DeKroo Karl Raiders Make It Three In A Row Canberra Times Fairfax Media 20 February 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 16 The defeat had Melbourne placed last on the NRL ladder.Adams Tony Still last but they're back – Storm send warning Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 21 February 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 4 (Sport) 25 February – Coach Chris Anderson is reappointed Kangaroos coach for 2000.Ritchie Dean Coach is in denial The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 26 February 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 146 Round 4 – Storm lose their fourth match in a row, again struggling in the first half of their match against Penrith.Westlake Michael Storm losing streak stretches to four Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 28 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 34 (Sport) Down 18–8 at half time, Melbourne got within two points in the second half, before the Panthers steadied to win 30–22.Paxinos Stathi Storm clouds loom as premiers fail again The Age Fairfax Media 28 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 3 (Sport) A frustrated Chris Anderson saying "it was the dumbest loss we've ever had."Ritchie Dean Anderson fumes as premiers flop again The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 28 February 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 39 (Sport) Rookie goalkicker Tasesa Lavea missed his first four shots at goal in the loss, finally landing his first goal on his fifth attempt after the fulltime siren.Adams Tony Goalkicking big worry for premiers The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 28 February 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 38 (Sport) The loss, combined with North Queensland's first win of the season, left the Storm anchored at the bottom of the NRL ladder.It's official: Storm are rock bottom Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 29 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 86 29 February – St George Illawarra Dragons' fe Anthony Mundine trash talks Melbourne ahead of the 1999 Grand Final rematch at the MCG by declaring "I don't feel the Storm deserved to win the grand final."Middleton David Rugby League 2001 2001 Harper Sports Sydney 0732269261Westlake Michael Mundine jibe fires up Storm Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 2 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 91 3 March – In a further provocation, Mundine writes in a weekly newspaper column that "I think they (the Storm) are nothing but pretenders. Many critics are saying some of the statements I make do nothing but fire up the opposition. That's exactly what I want to do. I don't want Melbourne to come up with any excuses. I want them to be at their best. I want them to be fired up and I want St George Illawarra to crush them because nothing is sweeter than revenge."Anthony Mundine Anthony Mundine Storm nothing but pretenders The Australian News Corporation Australia 3 March 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 18 (Sport) Round 5 – Snapping a four-game losing streak to start the season, Melbourne humiliate St George Illawarra 70–10 at the MCG in a stunning rebuttal against Anthony Mundine.Melbourne make Mundine eat his words Newcastle Herald 4 March 2000 Newcastle, New South Wales 128 The 70 points sets a new club record, and the 60-point margin also is a new club record. Melbourne became only the fourth team in Australian rugby league history to score 70+ points. Despite heavy rain, the attendance of 23,239 was also the highest for a Storm match in Melbourne.Paxinos Stathi Storm feeds St George humble pie The Age Fairfax Media 4 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 17 (Sport) Glenn Lazarus parades the NRL premiership trophy before the game, having retired at the end of the 1999 season. Fullback Robbie Ross played his 100th match, scoring two tries in the victory.Ross celebrates milestone game Illawarra Mercury 3 March 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales 78Westlake Michael Premiers embarrass pathetic Dragons Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 4 March 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 78 Tasesa Lavea scored 24 points in the match from two tries and eight goals.Dunne Jeff Dragons taken by Storm The Australian News Corporation Australia 4 March 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 51 9 March – Chris Anderson signs a new contract to stay with Melbourne until the end of the 2002 season.Paxinos Stathi Storm locks in Anderson as coach to end of 2002 The Age Fairfax Media 10 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 6 (Sport)Westlake Michael Ando signs new deal 10 March 2000 News Corporation Australia 10 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 105 Round 6 – A second successive first half blitz sees Melbourne lead 30–0 against Sydney Roosters, before going on to win 42–10. The Storm opened the scoring in the third minute when Robbie Ross crunched Sydney Roosters halfback Adrian Lam with a shoulder charge, gathering the loose ball to pass to Marcus Bai, with the winger able to pass back inside for Ross to score the try.Paxinos Stathi Coach's Storm warning The Age Fairfax Media 11 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 17 (Sport)Westlake Michael Storm continue on merry way to destroy Roosters Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 11 March 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 78Dunne Jeff Melbourne turn on barnstorming best The Australian News Corporation Australia 11 March 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 49Westlake Michael How sweet it was — Ross relives big hit Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 12 March 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 148 Round 7 – Marcus Bai suffers a serious arm laceration in a collision with the advertising signage at Olympic Park. Bai was rushed to hospital as a result of the incident with the cut deep enough to expose bone. John Lomax made his first appearance for the Storm in the match, coming into the team as a late change in place of Danny Williams. Melbourne came from 12–4 down at half time to take the win against Parramatta, when Scott Hill set up a try to Robbie Ross late in the match.Zwar Adam Storm slips past Eels Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 19 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S19 In the lead-up to the fixture, it was thought that the match would either have to be rescheduled or moved with Olympic Park double-booked with the Little Athletics Australia state championships. That issue was only resolved when the athletics carnival agreed to finish earlier, with the Storm match rescheduled to start an hour later than normal.Paxinos Stathi Athletics runs faster to avoid Storm The Age Fairfax Media 22 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 3 (Sport)Westlake Michael Doors open for Storm Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 22 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 73 The injury to Bai kept him out of the Storm squad until the middle of the season, after an initial prognosis of six weeks.Paxinos Stathi Bai out of action for six weeks The Age Fairfax Media 20 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 9 (Sport) It is later revealed that a protective rubber coating was missing from the signage that caused the injury.Westlake Michael It's our fault — Storm admit $20 bungle over Bai The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 20 March 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 33 Round 8 – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks forward Jason Stevens accuses Ben Roarty of biting him during the match. Three players, including Storm forwards Stephen Kearney and Rodney Howe were sent to the sin bin by referee Bill Harrigan following an all-in brawl at a scrum in the second half. Cronulla won the match 24–16, with Melbourne unable to win their first away match for the season.Zwar Adam Storm bite furore Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 26 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S19 NRL Judiciary Commissioner Jim Hall later dismisses the biting charge against Roarty due to a lack of evidence after Stevens refuses to advance with the allegations.Adams Tony I won't pursue the biter — Stevens drops claim as Sharks blow away Storm The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 26 March 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 65Roarty vehemently denied the claim by Stevens.Westlake Michael Ben: I'm no biter Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 29 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 78 Round 9 – Melbourne maintained its unbeaten record in Victoria for the season, beating North Queensland 28–6, holding the visitors scoreless in the second half.Zwar Adam Storm hits top form Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 2 April 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S19 Round 10 – A converted try midway through the second half by the Brisbane Broncos levelled the scores at 18–all in their match against Melbourne at ANZ Stadium. A missed penalty goal by Tasesa Lavea and missed field goal attempts in the final five minutes saw the teams deadlocked at full time. The draw was Melbourne's first since the 1998 season.Ricketts Steve Broncos in brave draw - Harrigan centre of controversy again Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 8 April 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 80Burke Brian Broncos claim moral victory The Australian News Corporation Australia 8 April 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 53 14 April – With up to 11 players off contract at the end of the season, it's reported that the Storm would offer "lifetime" contracts to key players Robbie Kearns, Stephen Kearney and Rodney Howe to keep them from leaving the club. CEO Chris Johns saying "We would like to think all three of them could finish their careers here."Westlake Michael Storm dangle life deals Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 14 April 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 110 Round 11 – Melbourne continued their unbeaten record at home by thrashing the Northern Eagles 44–18 at Olympic Park. Ahead of the Anzac Test, Brett Kimmorley was instrumental in the win, with Matt Geyer scoring a hat-trick of tries. Tasesa Lavea had a personal points total of 18 points, scoring two tries and five of his six conversion attempts.Zwar Adam Brett's winning ways Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 16 April 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S19 Following the match, Kimmorley was named at halfback in the Australian team for their test match against New Zealand, picked ahead of Andrew Johns who then withdrew from the squad.Westlake Michael Kimmorley No.7 for Anzac Test Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 17 April 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 72 16 April – Chairman John Ribot tells the media that the absence of a fixed schedule of matches costs each club in excess of 4m annually.Hawse Adam Clubs' beef with Nine Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 16 April 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 155 20 April – Wayne Evans was ruled out for the remainder of the season after it was revealed he required neck surgery after injuring himself making a tackle while playing for Norths Devils. Evans was considered lucky that further damage had not been done as he has continued to train with the squad.Westlake Michael Surgery to save Evans' career Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 20 April 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 104 21 April – In the Anzac Test, Melbourne suffers a dual injury blow with Matt Rua sent to hospital for scans on a neck injury, while Richard Swain suffered a low-grade hamstring injury.Westlake Michael Storm duo injured as Aussies crush Kiwis Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 22 April 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 35 Both players did not miss any Storm matches though, recovering enough to take their places in the team for the next match. Round 12 – Leading 20–16 at half time, Melbourne pile on the points in the second half to take a comfortable 44–22 win over the Bulldogs in the club's first match at Stadium Australia since the 1999 NRL Grand Final. The Storm had seven players backing up following the Anzac Test, with only Rodney Howe ruled out with a injury — the win took the club to fourth on the NRL ladder following their winless month to start the season.Paxinos Stathi Storm earns benchmark status The Age Fairfax Media 26 April 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 5 (Sport)Ritchie Dean A raging Storm / Dogs fail to match superior firepower The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 26 April 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 68 Round 13 – After an even first half where the scores were level at 4–4 at half time, Melbourne put in a dominant second half performance to defeat the Newcastle Knights 40–4. Brett Kimmorley scored a hat-trick of tries in the win, the third match in a row where the Storm had score 40 or more points.Westlake Michael Storm wreaks havoc Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 1 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 65Keeble Brett Storm give big don't argue - Brett's display silences doubts Newcastle Herald 1 May 2000 Newcastle, New South Wales 27 2 May – Russell Bawden becomes the first Storm player picked for the Queensland State of Origin team, joining five teammates selected in the NSW team.Westlake Michael Origin dream now a reality Herald Sun 2 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 76 Robbie Ross was forced to withdraw from the NSW squad after scans revealed a knee injury picked up in the match against the Knights would keep him sidelined for up to two months.Cockerill Ian Ross no sooner in than out of origin The Age Fairfax Media 3 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 4 (Sport) Round 14 – Missing 11 players through Origin selection and injury, Melbourne hand debuts to a number of players, including drafting in Brook Martin from Queensland Cup team Easts Tigers. The team is defeated 18–8 by the Parramatta Eels, their first loss since round 8. Melbourne had got close to stealing a win before the Eels scored late in the match.Cockerill Ian Storm's nobodies go down fighting The Age Fairfax Media 6 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 17 (Sport) Round 15 – Melbourne score 40 points again, crossing for seven tries against the Wests Tigers to win 40–10 at Olympic Park. It was a second half blitz again, after the Storm fell behind 4–0 at half time.Paxinos Stathi Storm blows Tigers away The Age Fairfax Media 13 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 14 (sport) Stephen Kearney and Marcus Bai were placed on report for a dangerous spear tackle on Wests Tigers forward Jarrod McCracken. The tackle inflicted a serious neck injury on McCracken.Westlake Michael Kearney reported in Storm victory Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 13 May 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 82 Kearney is later suspended for eight matches, with Bai receiving a one match suspension, after pleading guilty at the NRL Judiciary.Westlake Michael Tackle to cost Kiwi 8 weeks Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 16 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 86 Melbourne were also sanctioned by the NRL after the superstitious Bai wore number 55 in the match, a breach of NRL policy that all jersey numbers must not be higher than 25. 12 May – FB Robbie Ross is ruled out for the rest of the season with a serious knee injury, undergoing a knee reconstruction.Mascord Steve Ross out, Gower up for recall to Origin Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media 13 May 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 63Westlake Michael Storm learn to live without Kearney Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 15 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 75 21 May – It's announced that the club had inked new contracts with forwards Rodney Howe, Robbie Kearns, and Stephen Kearney. Howe signed on until the end of the 2024 season, while Kearns and Kearney signing until the end of the 2003 season.Hawse Adam Storm re-signs star forward trio Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 21 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S05 true #FFFFF0 left 30em Even if we had been beaten I was rapt in the effort. The defence was just so good all day...to come in here for the week and do that, for me the result was immaterial. But to win, it was a four-pointer for us. Either way it was a tremendous effort from blokes who are still finding out who's who. Chris Anderson, following the round 16 win against the Broncos right Round 16 – Again depleted by Origin selection, Melbourne score a famous last-second win of 16–12 over a similarly depleted Brisbane Broncos. HB Kevin Carmichael threw the final pass to Peter Robinson to score a try next to the posts,Cockerill Ian Depleted Storm snatches vital win The Age Fairfax Media 22 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 6 (Sport) in what fans dubbed the Norths Devils win over the Toowoomba Clydesdales after both teams' feeder clubs in the Queensland Cup competition.2002 Melbourne Storm Info Guide Melbourne Storm 113 The win was Melbourne's eighth in Victoria for the season. Round 17 – With Marcus Bai given leave to participate in the 2000 Summer Olympics torch relay in Port Moreseby,Track angels smile on flame Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 29 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 21 Melbourne lose their first home match of the season, going down 23–20 against the Penrith Panthers. The visitors were up 10–0 early, but the Storm levelled after half time, before the Panthers pulled away again — Melbourne came back in the final five minutes, but their charge fell short.Paxinos Stathi Sloppy Storm pays for a slow start The Age Fairfax Media 28 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 4 (Sport)Hawse Adam Storm's run ends Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 28 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S15 Following the match, Rodney Howe was cited with a careless high tackle charge and suspended for two matches by the NRL Judiciary, ruling him out of the second Origin match.Chessell James Howe out for two, and a rest The Age Fairfax Media 31 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 6 (Sport) 28 May – Despite being under contract, it is reported in The Sun-Herald that Melbourne has granted Brett Kimmorley permission to negotiate with rival clubs.Paxinos Stathi Storm star tipped to stay in Melbourne The Age Fairfax Media 29 May 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 8 (Sport) 2 June — Melbourne also give permission to Marcus Bai, Matt Geyer, Aaron Moule and Tony Martin to test their market value, with the club remaining hopeful that each player would sign new contract with the Storm.Westlake Michael Five in quest for cash Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 2 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 106 4 June – Marcus Bai signs a new three-year deal to stay with Melbourne.Weidler Danny Prichard Greg It's hello good Bai again for Storm Sun Herald Fairfax Media 4 June 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 89 Round 18 – St George Illawarra inflict Melbourne's worst defeat and highest score conceded, thrashing Storm 50–4 in Wollongong. The reversal of fortunes coming just 13 weeks after the 70–10 game at the MCG. Melbourne again were missing a number of players due to Origin selection.Guinness Rupert From whipping boys to men - Dragons cure three-month old headache / Magic Dragons show plenty of fire The Australian News Corporation Australia 5 June 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 23 (Sport)Insipid Storm now face coach's fury Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 5 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 63 Round 19 – Following a third straight loss, Melbourne drop out of the top eight for the first time since round 10. Their 41–6 loss to the Sydney Roosters coming after the Roosters led 33–0 at half time with coach Chris Anderson lamenting his team "played like 13 strangers."Chessell James Storm's chances blowing away The Age Fairfax Media 12 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 9 (Sport)Westlake Michael Rampant Roosters embarrass Storm Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 12 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 71Interchange forward Danny Williams came into criticism from Roosters captain Brad Fittler, accused of throwing an uppercut while defending. The incident was missed by the match officials and Williams was not cited by the match review.Frilingos Peter Storm title hopes ravaged - Roosters class above weakened premiers Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 12 June 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 3 (Sport) Round 20 – Matt Geyer equals his own club record with four tries in a game, as Melbourne thrash Auckland 56–10 to win the Michael Moore Trophy.STORM SMASH WARRIORS 56-10 http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/mn_news.asp melbournestorm.com.au 4 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20000621233950/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/mn_news.asp 21 June 2000The result snapped the club's losing streak was boosted by the return of the suspended Rodney Howe and the return to form of Brett Kimmorley.Chessell James Storm recovers thunder The Age Fairfax Media 19 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 6 (Sport) Melbourne ran in ten tries in the match, five of them from inside their own half. Danny Williams, filling in at centre after Tony Martin left the field with a neck injury, scored a double, with Russell Bawden also scoring two tries.Westlake Michael Melbourne storm back Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 19 June 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 5 (Sport)Geyer on fire as Storm run rampant Newcastle Herald 19 June 2000 Newcastle, New South Wales 30 21 June – The club confirms the signing of Wests Tigers prop forward Brenton Pomery for the remainder of the season after releasing Dane Morgan to join the Wests Tigers.Cockerill Ian Storm signs Tigers discard as finals insurance The Age Fairfax Media 21 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 5 (Sport) Pomery was brought in as cover for John Lomax who was ruled out of the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a calf injury.Westlake Michael Storm signs prop after Lomax loss Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 21 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 81 Round 21 – In the club's second match at the MCG, it was goalkicking that proved the difference in the Storm's 22–16 win against the Sharks. It was four tries each, with Tasesa Lavea's three goals from five attempts the winning margin. Melbourne officials were disappointed with the final attendance figure of 15,535 as they had hoped for a larger crowd.Sharks get the boot - Goal-kicking gives Melbourne a home win Illawarra Mercury 24 June 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales 85Cormick Brendan Storm's pact: win seven straight The Australian News Corporation Australia 24 June 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 60 26 June – CE Tony Martin announces he will be leaving Melbourne at the end of the 2000 season to play with the London Broncos.Ricketts Steve Massive London offers lure Martin and Hetherington Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 27 June 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 38 (Sport)Cockerill Ian Anderson laments loss of Martin The Age Fairfax Media 28 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 6 (Sport) It is also revealed that despite announcing in August 1999 that Brett Kimmorley had been signed until the end of the 2002 season, Melbourne had not finalised a contract extension with the halfback.Westlake Michael Prized signature missed last year Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 26 June 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 68 Round 22 – North Queensland almost cause an upset coming from 26–6 down with less than 15 minutes to play to fall just four points short of Melbourne. The Storm winning their third match in a row 26–22.Potter David Not-so-perfect Storm hang on Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 2 July 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 163Westlake Michael 'Half-hearted' Storm just hang on The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 2 July 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 71 4 July – Coach Chris Anderson accuses Brett Kimmorley of betrayal after Kimmorley announces he has signed a two-year deal with Northern Eagles. Kimmorley had previously been linked with deals to join the Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters or switch to rugby union.Chessell James Kimmorley opts to fly with the Eagles The Age Fairfax Media 5 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 4 (Sport)Frilingos Peter Explain to mates Kimmorley told The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 5 July 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 78Westlake Michael Storm runs a distant second Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 5 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 86Westlake Michael Guilty Brett to go Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 5 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 86 Round 23 – Days after the death of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs patriarch Peter "Bullfrog" Moore the father-in-law of both coaches;Chessell James Mentor's death leaves coach empty The Age Fairfax Media 8 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 14 (sport) Melbourne lose to Canterbury 31–22 in what Chris Anderson called the "worst performance in the three years we've been here."Zwar Adam `Woeful' Storm blasted Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 9 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S14Chessell James Dog of a day for soft Storm The Age Fairfax Media 9 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 21 (Sport) In a unique milestone, Danny Williams becomes the first player to register 100 games starting from the interchange bench in Australian rugby league history.WILLIAMS SET TO NOTCH UNIQUE NRL RECORD http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/ melbournestorm.com.au 4 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20000706233739/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/ 6 July 2000 Round 24 – Rodney Howe becomes the first Melbourne player to be sent off. Howe is sent from the field for a high tackle on Geoff Toovey by referee Sean Hampstead, but has the charges dropped by the NRL Judiciary.Dunne Jeff Howe puts NRL judiciary to test The Australian News Corporation Australia 17 July 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 28 (Sport) The Storm able to cover Howe's absence in the final quarter of the match to hold on to win 38–26. Marcus Bai scored a hat-trick, while Brad Watts scored two tries.Westlake Michael Storm rampage Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 16 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S19 19 July – Matt Geyer rejects contract offers from Northern Eagles to re-sign with Melbourne.Matt Geyer opts to weather the Storm The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 19 July 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 77Chessell James Geyer gives Storm relief The Age Fairfax Media 20 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 4 (Sport)Walter Brad Storm sign Geyer, now for Orford Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media 20 July 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 44 Round 25 – An injury depleted Canberra Raiders line-up upset Melbourne 20–16 at Olympic Park, closing the door on Melbourne's hopes of a top-four finish.Chessell James Daley wake becomes Raider party The Age Fairfax Media 22 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 14 (sport) The defeat had left the Storm needing a win from their final match of the season to make the finals,Westlake Michael Storm on brink - Raiders stun champs Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 23 July 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 141 until other results made it impossible for Melbourne to drop out of the finals spots.Swanton Will Eight takes shape The Advertiser News Corporation Australia 24 July 2000 Adelaide, South Australia 64 26 July – Northern Eagles halfback Matt Orford signs a two-year contract with Melbourne to replace Brett Kimmorley for the 2001 season.Ricketts Steve Marsh scores career boost - Parramatta re-sign rising halfback star Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 27 July 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 34Dragons miss out on Orford - Eagles half off to Storm Illawarra Mercury 27 July 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales 52 Round 26 – Melbourne secure sixth spot on the NRL ladder with a 36–26 win over Wests Tigers.Chessell James Melbourne whips up storm The Age Fairfax Media 30 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 21 In the first meeting between the teams since the spear tackle incident earlier in the season, Stephen Kearney is jeered by the Tigers' fans, but scores a late try to give Storm the lead. Wests Tigers WG John Hopoate is cited in the match for contrary conduct relating to 10 separate incidents, including a head slam tackle on Scott Hill.Westlake Michael Storming home Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 30 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S19Potter David Hot-headed winger faces long stretch on sidelines Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 1 August 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 36 1 August — At the Dally M Awards, Tasesa Lavea won the Rookie of the Year Award, while Brett Kimmorley was named Dally M Halfback of the Year.Ritchie Dean Magic Dragon is our golden boy — Terrific Trent proves he's in major league The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 2 August 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 84Frilingos Peter Lavea has made the grade in style The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 2 August 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 83 For the second year in a row, Brett Kimmorley finished second in the Dally M Medal count, five points behind winner Trent Barrett.Westlake Michael Storm star pipped again Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 2 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 80 5 August – Robbie Ross signs a four-year contract to stay with the club.Cockerill Ian Ross a Storm trooper for four more years The Age Fairfax Media 6 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 4 (Sport) true #FFFFF0 left 30em We gave ourselves a tough task going into the finals and they're a good bunch of blokes and they work hard, but it just wasn't our year. Chris Anderson, following the qualifying final loss against the Knights right Qualifying Final – Melbourne are defeated by Newcastle Knights 30–16 at a packed Marathon Stadium. In wet conditions, Melbourne took the lead just seconds before the half time break, but their 10–8 lead did not last long into the second half.Chessell James Knights run in tries as Storm runs out of puff The Age Fairfax Media 6 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 12 (Sport) The result was Melbourne's third straight loss at the venue.Westlake Michael Knights quell Storm Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 6 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S06 Melbourne were then eliminated from the finals after seventh placed Parramatta Eels beat Sydney Roosters under the McIntyre final eight system.Chessell James Storm's season blows over as side misses the finals The Age Fairfax Media 6 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 3 (Sport) The result happens as Storm are on their flight back to Melbourne.Westlake Michael Storm's season over Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 6 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria S06 The Storm crashed to a 30-16 defeat at the hands of Newcastle at Marathon Stadium yesterday afternoon, and then landed at Tullamarine Airport last night to learn Parramatta had upset the Sydney Roosters 32-8 in the third qualifying final.Pilot's note bad news Illawarra Mercury 7 August 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales 18 9 August – Brett Kimmorley is named Rugby League Week's player of the year. 16 August – Wayne Evans is released by the club as midseason signing Brenton Pomery is signed for the 2001 season.EVANS DEPARTS, POMERY TO STAY FOR 2001 http://www.melbournestorm.com.au:80/mn_news.asp melbournestorm.com.au 4 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818230242/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au:80/mn_news.asp 18 August 2000Storm releases prop Evans The Age Fairfax Media 16 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 6 (Sport)Westlake Michael Trip that ended in middle of nowhere Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 16 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 84 23 August – Melbourne sign former Australian Schoolboys centre Junior Langi to a two-year contract. Langi had made his NRL debut with the Dragons during the season.Westlake Michael JUNIOR STAR ADDS DEPTH AND PACE TO STORM'S BACKLINE Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 23 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 76 28 August – It is revealed that Melbourne and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs plan to play their first match of the 2001 season in Hong Kong.Rothfield Phil Whipping up a Storm The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 20 August 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 86Storm on path to Hong Kong Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 31 August 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 96 24 September – Paul Marquet announces he has signed a one-year contract to return to Newcastle Knights. 3 November – Melbourne strike a deal with Colonial Stadium management to play all 2001 season home games at the venue, leaving Olympic Park.Westlake Michael Storm on move to Colonial Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 1 November 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 86Cockerill Ian Storm will now rage inside and out of the cold The Age Fairfax Media 2 November 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 5 (Sport)Storm home at Colonial Illawarra Mercury 4 November 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales 85 Plans to play the club's opening game in Hong Kong are cancelled.Hong Kong bid shelved Cairns Post News Corporation Australia 7 November 2000 Cairns, Queensland 52 6 December – It was reported that Melbourne Storm might need to provide substantial financial assistance to feeder club Norths Devils. Straddled with debts, the Brisbane club was reportedly considering a "takeover" proposal from the Storm.Legg Garry Storm may have to bail out Norths Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 6 December 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 63 8 December – The club was issued with a breach notice by the NRL for exceeding the 3.25m salary cap. It was rumoured that the excessive payments totalled less than 100,000. It was believed Melbourne were one of eight clubs issued noticed. Melbourne were set to argue their case to the NRL that their calculations were incorrect.Stevens Michael Ritchie Dean Adams Tony Storm deny salary breach Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 8 December 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 126Roy Masters Roy Masters (rugby league) Storm brews over salary cap as fines sweep across clubs Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media 8 December 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 38 (Sport) It was thought that Melbourne had wrongly paid a player for public appearances outside the salary cap.Kent Paul Ritchie Dean OLD WIVES TALE - Secret salary cap rort revealed - NRL salary cap rorts revealed The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 9 December 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 152 12 December – After weeks of speculation, the Australian Football League officially cancelled a proposed cross-code gaelic football match that was proposed between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Storm which would have been played at Colonial Stadium in late January 2001.Stevens Michael Dogs-Storm match off Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 12 December 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 78 19 December – Adecco sign a three-year $4m sponsorship agreement with Melbourne to have their logo on the front of Storm jerseys beginning with the 2001 season.Storm snares sponsor Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 19 December 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 64Dubecki Larissa League boosted as Storm signs sponsorship deal The Age Fairfax Media 20 December 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 7 (Sport)$4m deal smooths Storm's path Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 20 December 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 74 Milestone games Round Player Milestone Round 3 Stephen Kearney 150th gameRound 4 Tony Martin 50th gameBen Roarty 50th gameRound 5 Robbie Ross 100th gameRound 7 Matt Geyer 50th game John Lomax Storm debutRound 8 Aaron Moule 50th gameRound 13 Fifita Moala NRL debutRound 14 Brook Martin NRL debut Kevin Carmichael Storm debut Glen Turner NRL debut Peter Robinson NRL debut Dane Morgan Storm debutMorgan Morgan also played in the 2000 World Club Challenge game which is his official Storm debut.Round 16 Chris Essex NRL debut Round 18 Matt Rua 50th gameRound 22 Paul Marquet 200th gameRound 23 Brenton Pomery Storm debutQualifying Final Rodney Howe 100th game Jerseys 100px|thumb|2000 home jersey Melbourne's jerseys were again manufactured by Fila and carried the same designs as the 1999 home and away jerseys. A special "Millennium" jersey design was worn in the 2000 World Club Challenge and again in round 5 against St George Illawarra Dragons.Barn-stormers slay Dragons Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 4 March 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 34 Using the home design as a template, the jersey featured reflective silver thunderbolts. The gold away jersey was only worn in rounds 19, 22, and 26. Fixtures Preseason Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference14 JanuaryTrial16px Brisbane BroncosAthletic Oval, Toowoomba1838M Dux, G McKellar, F MoalaB Watts 2/2, T Lasea 1/1 2000 NRL Trial Results http://rleague.com/2000/nrl/trials.htm rleague.com 4 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818124514/http://rleague.com/2000/nrl/trials.htm 18 August 2000 2000 World Club Challenge #eeeeee 2000 World Club Challenge Saturday, 22 January 18:00 GMT (UTC+0) St. Helens St Helens 16 Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 6 – 44 2–20 4–24 Report 1Hoppe 72 1Long pen 20 (1/2) 8Hill 39 57Ross 66 75Moule 5Evans 11Bai 30Morgan 50 6Watts 11 40 51 57 66 75 (6/8) JJB Stadium, Wigan 13,394 Brett Kimmorley Melbourne 16 Stuart Cummings ENG Regular season Result by round table b Round Ground A/A/A/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A Result L/L/L/L/W/W/W/L/W/D/W/W/W/L/W/W/L/L/L/W/W/W/L/W/L/W Position 10/14/14/14/11/10/9/9/8/9/7/4/4/4/3/3/3/7/9/7/5/3/6/3/6/6 Points 0p/0p/0p/0p/2p/4p/6p/6p/8p/9p/11p/13p/15p/15p/17p/19p/19p/19p/19p/21p/23p/25p/25p/27p/27p/29p green1 Win yellow1 Draw red1 Loss Home Away Neutral Bye blue1 gold green2 red2 Rugby League Tables Matches Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference6 February116px Auckland Warriors Erisson Stadium, Auckland614S HillB Watts 1/2https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-1/auckland-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 1 3 August 202112 February216px Newcastle Knights Marathon Stadium, Newcastle638R BawdenM Geyer 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-2/newcastle-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 2 3 August 202119 February316px Canberra Raiders Bruce Stadium, Canberra1216M Geyer, R RossM Geyer 1/2, T Lavea 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-3/canberra-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 3 3 August 202119 February416px Penrith Panthers Penrith Stadium, Sydney2230B Roarty (2), M Bai, S Kearney, A MouleT Lavea 1/5https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-4/penrith-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 4 3 August 20213 March516px St George Illawarra Dragons MCG, Melbourne7010B Kimmorley (2), T Lavea (2), R Ross (2), M Bai, S Hill, A Moule, B Roarty, R Swain, D WilliamsT Lavea 8/9, M Geyer 3/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-5/melbourne-vs-st-george-illawarra/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 5 3 August 202110 March616px Sydney Roosters Olympic Park, Melbourne4210M Bai (2), T Martin (2), A Moule (2), R Ross (2)T Lavea 5/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-6/melbourne-vs-sydney/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 6 3 August 202118 March716px Parramatta Eels Olympic Park, Melbourne1612A Moule, R Ross, M RuaT Lavea 2/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-7/melbourne-vs-parramatta/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 7 3 August 202125 March816px Cronulla Sharks Toyota Park, Sydney1426S Hill, R Kearns, B KimmorleyT Lavea 1/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-8/sharks-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 8 3 August 20211 April916px North Queensland Cowboys Olympic Park, Melbourne286A Moule (2), R Kearns, B Kimmorley, M RuaT Lavea 4/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-9/melbourne-vs-north-queensland/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 9 3 August 20217 April1016px Brisbane Broncos ANZ Stadium, BrisbaneDraw1818B Kimmorley, T Lavea, R RossT Lavea 3/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-10/brisbane-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 10 3 August 202115 April1116px Northern Eagles Olympic Park, Melbourne4418M Geyer (3), T Lavea (2), R Bawden, S Kearney, R RossT Lavea 5/6, M Geyer 1/2https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-11/melbourne-vs-northern-eagles/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 11 3 August 202125 April1216px Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Stadium Australia, Sydney2244M Geyer, S Hill, S Kearney, P Marquet, T Martin, A Moule, B Roarty, R RossT Lavea 6/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-12/bulldogs-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 12 3 August 202130 April1316px Newcastle Knights Olympic Park, Melbourne404B Kimmorley (3), M Geyer (2), A Moule, B RoartyT Lavea 6/9https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-13/melbourne-vs-newcastle/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 13 3 August 20215 May1416px Parramatta Eels Parramatta Stadium, Sydney818F MoalaB Watts 2/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-14/parramatta-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 14 3 August 202112 May1516px Wests Tigers Olympic Park, Melbourne4010T Lavea (2), M Bai, M Geyer, B Kimmorley, M Rua, B WattsT Lavea 6/7https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-15/melbourne-vs-wests-tigers/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 15 3 August 202121 May1616px Brisbane Broncos Olympic Park, Melbourne1612P Marquet, F Moala, P RobinsonT Lavea 2/6https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-16/melbourne-vs-brisbane/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 16 3 August 202127 May1716px Penrith Panthers Olympic Park, Melbourne2023B Kimmorley, M Rua, B Watts, D WilliamsT Lavea 2/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-17/melbourne-vs-penrith/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 17 3 August 20214 June1816px St George Illawarra Dragons WIN Stadium, Wollongong450T MartinM Geyer 0/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-18/st-george-illawarra-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 18 3 August 202111 June1916px Sydney Roosters Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney641M BaiT Lavea 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-19/sydney-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 19 3 August 202118 June2016px Auckland Warriors Olympic Park, Melbourne5610M Geyer (4), R Bawden (2), D Williams (2), M Bai, R HoweT Lavea 8/10https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-20/melbourne-vs-auckland/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 20 3 August 202124 June2116px Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks MCG, Melbourne2216M Bai, B Kimmorley, F Moala, B WattsT Lavea 3/5https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-21/melbourne-vs-sharks/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 21 3 August 20211 July2216px North Queensland Cowboys Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville2622R Bawden, M Geyer, A Moule, D WilliamsT Lavea 5/6https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-22/north-queensland-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 22 3 August 20218 July2316px Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Olympic Park, Melbourne2231M Geyer, S Hill, F Moala, B RoartyT Lavea 3/6https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-23/melbourne-vs-bulldogs/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 23 3 August 202115 July2416px Northern Eagles NorthPower Stadium, Gosford3826M Bai (3), B Watts (2), S Hill, B KimmorleyB Watts 5/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-24/northern-eagles-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 24 3 August 202121 July2516px Canberra Raiders Olympic Park, Melbourne1620M Bai, A Moule, M RuaB Watts 2/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-25/melbourne-vs-canberra/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 25 3 August 202129 July2616px Wests Tigers Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney3626A Moule (2), M Bai, R Bawden, S Kearney, T MartinT Lavea 6/9https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/round-26/wests-tigers-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2000 – Round 26 3 August 2021 Source:http://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne_by.html#2000 Rugby League Tables – Melbourne 3 August 2021 Finals #eeeeee Qualifying final Saturday, 5 August 14:40 AEST (UTC+10) Newcastle Knights Newcastle 16 Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 30 – 16 8–10 22–6 Report 5Hughes 22Gidley 48McDougall 58Buderus 66Tahu 72 5A Johns pen 18 23 49 59 67 (5/7) 2Martin 40Kimmorley 79 4Lavea pen 30 40 80 (3/3) Watts pen 2 (1/1) Marathon Stadium, Newcastle 20,597 Tim Mander Ladder 2000 NRL season 2000 Coaching Staff Head coach: Chris Anderson Assistant coaches: Greg Brentnall & Steve Anderson Physiotherapist: Greg Gibson Head trainer: Steve Litvensky Strength and conditioning Coach: Aaron Salisbury 2000 squad List current as of 4 August 2021Storm Team List (2000) http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/mn_players.asp melbournestorm.com.au 4 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20000619111039/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/mn_players.asp 19 June 2000League HQ – Melbourne Storm http://leaguehq.com.au/league/teams/melbourne.html League HQ 4 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20010207165814/http://leaguehq.com.au/league/teams/melbourne.html 7 February 2001 List of Melbourne Storm players Capfn1 Players are listed with the cap number as they appear on the Melbourne Storm honour board. Additional squad members do not have a cap number.Nat.Player namePositionFirst Storm GamePrevious First Grade RL clubfn2 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 counted.1AUSRobbie RossFB1998AUS Hunter Mariners 3AUSAaron MouleWG, CE1998AUS South Queensland Crushers5PNGMarcus BaiWG1998AUS Gold Coast Chargers6AUSScott HillFE1998AUS Hunter Mariners7AUSBrett KimmorleyHB1998AUS Hunter Mariners8AUSRodney HowePR1998AUS Perth Reds9AUSDanny WilliamsLK, SR, HK1998AUS North Sydney Bears10AUSRobbie KearnsPR1998AUS Perth Reds11AUSPaul MarquetPR, SR1998AUS Hunter Mariners12AUSBen RoartyPR, SR, LK1998AUS Melbourne Storm15NZLRichard SwainHK1998AUS Hunter Mariners16AUSRussell BawdenPR1998AUS Brisbane Broncos18AUSMatt GeyerWG1998AUS Perth Reds19AUSWayne EvansSR1998AUS Perth Reds21AUSTony MartinWG, CE1998ENG London Broncos23AUSWade FentonSR, PR1998AUS Melbourne Storm26NZLMatt RuaPR, SR1998AUS Melbourne Storm28NZLStephen KearneySR1999AUS New Zealand Warriors30NZLTasesa LaveaFE1999AUS Melbourne Storm31AUSBrad WattsFB1999AUS Melbourne Storm32AUSBrett O'FarrellPR1999AUS Melbourne Storm33NZLJohn LomaxPR2000AUS North Queensland Cowboys34TONFifita MoalaWG2000AUS Melbourne Storm35AUSBrook MartinWG2000AUS Melbourne Storm36AUSKevin CarmichaelHB2000AUS South Queensland Crushers37NZLGlen TurnerSR2000AUS Melbourne Storm38AUSPeter RobinsonSR2000AUS Melbourne Storm39AUSDane MorganSR2000AUS North Sydney Bears40AUSChris EssexPR2000AUS Melbourne Storm41AUSBrenton PomeryPR2000AUS Wests Tigers—AUSCaan ChaseSRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm—AUSMatthew DuxWGYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm—NZLTai LaveaFBYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm—FIJSetariki RakabulaCEYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm—AUSMark ShillingtonPRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm Player movements Losses Ben Anderson to Released Paul Bell to Leeds Rhinos Tristan Brady-Smith to Released Daniel Frame to Released Aseri Laing to Released Glenn Lazarus to Retirement Dane Morgan to Wests Tigersfn18 Released midseason Tawera Nikau to Warrington Wolves Craig Smith to Retirement Gains John Lomax from North Queensland Cowboys Dane Morgan from North Sydney Bears Brenton Pomery from Wests Tigersfn19 Midseason signing Setariki Rakabula from FijiCockerill Mike Mike Cockerill Play it again Storm The Age 6 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 16 (Sport) 2000 World Club Challenge team Melbourne Storm #440085 white #092340 #FED102 13 August 2020 2000 World Club Challenge Team  1 AUS FB Robbie Ross  2 AUS WG Brad Watts  3 AUS CE Aaron Moule  4 AUS CE Tony Martin  5 PNG WG Marcus Bai  6 AUS FE Scott Hill  7 AUS HB Brett Kimmorley  8 AUS PR Wayne Evans  9 AUS HK Richard Swain 10 AUS PR Robbie Kearns y 11 AUS SR Paul Marquet 12 NZL SR Stephen Kearney 13 NZL LK Matt Rua Interchange 14 AUS Danny Williams 15 AUS Tasesa Lavea 16 NZL Russell Bawden 18 AUS Dane Morgan Coach Chris Anderson Representative honours This table lists all players who have played a representative match in 2000. List of Melbourne Storm representatives Player 2000 ANZAC Test State of Origin 1 State of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 October Test 2000 Rugby League World Cup Marcus Bai Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Russell Bawden Queensland Queensland Scott HillRitchie Dean Anderson follows trend The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 21 April 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 84 Australia New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales Australia Australia Rodney Howe Australia New South Wales New South Wales Stephen Kearney New Zealand New Zealand Robbie Kearns Australia New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales Australia Australia Brett Kimmorley Australia New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales Australia Australia Tasesa LaveaFrilingos Peter Kiwis blood Storm rookie The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 11 April 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 64 New Zealand New Zealand Fifita Moala Tonga Setariki Rakabula Fiji Matt Rua New Zealand New Zealand Richard Swain New Zealand New Zealand Danny Williams Ireland Statistics This table contains playing statistics for all Melbourne Storm players to have played in the 2000 NRL season. Statistics sources:https://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2000_sc.html 2000 Melbourne Point Scorers afltables.com 4 August 2021https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2000/melbourne/summary.html Melbourne Storm – NRL 2000 Rugby League Project 4 August 2021 List of Melbourne Storm records NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsMarcus Bai 18130052Russell Bawden 2460024Kevin Carmichael 30000Chris Essex 10000Wayne Evans Wayne Evans (rugby league) 30000Wade Fenton 30000Matt Geyer 27146068Scott Hill Scott Hill (rugby league) 2460024Rodney Howe 211004Stephen Kearney 1940016Robbie Kearns 242008Brett Kimmorley 24130052Tasesa Lavea 247810190John Lomax John Lomax (rugby league) 30000Paul Marquet 242008Brook Martin 10000Tony Martin Tony Martin (rugby league) 2360024Fifita Moala 1040016Dane Morgan 10000Aaron Moule 27130052Brett O'Farrell Brett O'Farrell (rugby league) 100000Brenton Pomery 50000Ben Roarty 2460024Peter Robinson Peter Robinson (rugby league) 61004Robbie Ross Robbie Ross (rugby league) 1390036Matt Rua 2650020Richard Swain 271004Glen Turner 30000Brad Watts 20511042Danny Williams Danny Williams (rugby league, born 1973) 265002030 players used — 123 98 0 688 Scorers Most points in a game: 24 points Round 5 – Tasesa Lavea (2 tries, 8 Goals) vs St George Illawarra Dragons Most tries in a game: 4 fn12 Equal club record Round 20 – Matt Geyer vs Auckland Warriors Winning games Highest score in a winning game: 70 points fn11 New club record Round 5 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Lowest score in a winning game: 16 points Round 7 vs Parramatta Eels Round 16 vs Brisbane Broncos Greatest winning margin: 60 points fn11 Round 5 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Greatest number of games won consecutively: 3 Round 5 – Round 7 Round 11 – Round 13 Round 20 – Round 22 Losing games Highest score in a losing game: 22 points Round 4 vs Penrith Panthers Round 23 vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Lowest score in a losing game: 4 points fn12 Equal club record Round 18 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Greatest losing margin: 46 points fn11 Round 18 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 4 fn11 Round 1 – Round 4 NRL Judiciary A number of Melbourne players were cited by the match review committee for incidents through the 2000 season, with the following results from the NRL Judiciary. + Round Player Offence & grade ResultNRLJudiciary 100 demerit points equals one match suspension. Ref Reference Round 3 Wayne Evans Kicking (Grade 1) 3 matches (355 demerit points) Storm, Raiders pair suspended The Age Fairfax Media 23 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 5 (Sport) Round 15 Stephen Kearney Dangerous throw (Grade 3) 8 matches (884 demerit points) Round 15 Marcus Bai Dangerous throw (Grade 1) 1 match (187 demerit points) Round 17 Rodney Howe Careless high tackle (Grade 3) 2 matches (233 demerit points) Round 24 Rodney Howe Careless high tackle Charge withdrawn DeKroo Karl Raiders, Storm Propped Up Canberra Times 18 July 2000 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 22Frilingos Peter Wrong every week The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 18 July 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 73 Round 25 Matt Rua Careless high tackle (Grade 1) 1 match (131 demerit points) Cockerill Ian Storm hopes hit by Rua suspension The Age Fairfax Media 26 July 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 5 (Sport) Feeder Team Melbourne Storm reserve players again travelled to Brisbane each week to play with Queensland Cup team Norths Devils. Making the finals for the third straight season, Norths Devils finished fifth and were eliminated in the first week of the 2000 Queensland Cup finals.Devils' season shattered North-West News News Corporation Australia 2 August 2000 Brisbane, Queensland 58 Steven Bell won the Devils player of the year award, earning himself a contract with Melbourne for the 2001 season. 2000 Queensland Cup 2000 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 points5Norths Devils 16 Norths Devils22 13 1 8 589 484 +105 27 Awards and honours Trophy Cabinet 2000 World Club Challenge Trophy Michael Moore Trophy (Round 20) Melbourne Storm Awards Night Held at Olympic Park on Friday, 1 September:Westlake Michael Howe pips Kimmorley Herald-Sun News Corporation Australia 2 September 2000 Melbourne, Victoria 91 Melbourne Storm Player of the Year: Rodney HoweNRL 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: Tasesa Lavea Melbourne Storm Members' Player of the Year: Brett Kimmorley Melbourne Storm Clubman of the Year: Richard Swain Mick Moore Chairman's Award: Paul Marquet Hit of the Year: Robbie Ross (round 5) Dally M Awards Night Held at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday, 1 August:Ritchie Dean Magic Dragon is our golden boy – Terrific Trent proves he's in major league The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 2 August 2000 Sydney, New South Wales 84 Dally M Halfback of the Year: Brett Kimmorley Dally M Rookie of the Year: Tasesa Lavea Additional Awards World Club Challenge Medal: Brett Kimmorley Rugby League Annual – Players of the Year: Brett Kimmorley Rugby League Annual – Team of the Year: Robbie Kearns (PR) Rugby League Annual – Team of the Year: Scott Hill (LK) Notes References 2000 Category:2000 NRL season by club Category:2000 in sport in Melbourne