2006 Melbourne Storm season

2006 #6C0094 #ffd700 NRL NRL 1st 20 0 4 605 404 Runner Up CEO Brian Waldron Coach Craig Bellamy David Kidwell (8 Games) Matt Geyer (7 Games) Cameron Smith (6 Games) Scott Hill (5 Games) Michael Crocker (1 Game) Olympic Park 10,853fn70 Home games played at Olympic Park only 15,479 (Round 18) Greg Inglis (18) Steve Turner (18) Cameron Smith (79) Cameron Smith (178) 2005 2007 yes List of Melbourne Storm seasons The 2006 Melbourne Storm season was the 9th in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2006 Telstra Premiership, winning a record 20 out of 24 regular season games to finish in first place and win the minor premiership, eight points clear of the second-placed Bulldogs. The team backed up their stellar defensive effort the previous year to concede just 404 points in 2006. The retirement of Robbie Kearns saw a rotating captaincy introduced between David Kidwell, Scott Hill, Cameron Smith, Matt Geyer and Michael Crocker. Cooper Cronk also assumed the halfback duties following the departure of Matt Orford. Storm won 13 of their last 14 games of the season to take a great run of form into the finals where they progressed to reach their first Grand Final since 1999 after wins over the Eels and Dragons. This broke a run of three straight semi-final exits for Craig Bellamy’s team. Melbourne fell just short in the decider against Brisbane however the platform had now been built for a sustained run of success. The Storm's Queensland trio of Greg Inglis, Cameron Smith and Antonio Kaufusi were selected to make their international debuts for Australia in 2006. Post-season the Storm farewelled Nathan Friend and Jake Webster (Gold Coast Titans), David Kidwell (South Sydney) and Scott Hill (Harlequins Rugby League).https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/about/history_628513251.html History Melbourne Storm melbournestorm.com.au 9 January 2017 Season summary 7 February – Following the retirement of previous captain Robbie Kearns, the club elected six players to rotate the on-field captaincy. Michael Crocker, Matt Geyer, Scott Hill, David Kidwell, Dennis Scott, and Cameron Smith, were chosen for the honour after coach Craig Bellamy consulted with Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos who used a similar set up.Storm go with captaincy rotation https://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-02-07/storm-go-with-captaincy-rotation/794608 abc.net.au Australian Broadcasting Corporation 8 February 2024 7 February 2006 Round 1 – Melbourne retain the Michael Moore Trophy win a 22-16 win over New Zealand Warriors. Greg Inglis provides the spark for the Storm with an early try.Middleton David 2006 Official Rugby League Annual News Magazines Surrey Hills Round 2 – Up 22-0 soon after half time, Melbourne deny a second half comeback from Sydney Roosters to hold on to a 22-18 victory. Round 4 – Scott Hill and Billy Slater find themselves facing the NRL Judiciary due to separate incidents in Melbourne's 30-28 loss to Wests Tigers. Hill accepts a two-match suspension for laying a hand on referee Jason Robinson; while Slater attempts to get a downgrade on a serious kicking charge after lashing out at John Skandalis. His plea was unsuccessful and Slater was suspended for seven matches. Round 6 – Melbourne play their first ever game in Adelaide, South Australia as Penrith Panthers move their home game to Hindmarsh Stadium in the first rugby league game at the venue since 1998. A controversial try to Greg Inglis awarded by video referee Phil Cooley sparked a Storm surge to a 40-18 win. Round 7 – Following the completion of the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne play their first home game of the season at Olympic Park, celebrating their return with a thumping 52-6 win over Newcastle Knights. Inglis, filling in for the suspended Slater at fullback, scores two tries for the match with the first coming in the opening 60 seconds of the game. 2 May – Dennis Scott announced his retirement from rugby league due to ongoing injury problems, including neck injury. He had yet to play in the NRL during the season, only making three appearances for Storm feeder club Norths Devils.Storm's Scott retires from NRL https://www.smh.com.au/sport/storms-scott-retires-from-nrl-20060502-gdngog.html smh.com.au 8 February 2024 2 May 2006 Round 9 – A dangerous tackle by Michael Crocker on Shane Rigon sees the Melbourne forward suspended for nine matches, including the 2006 State of Origin series. Melbourne are later hit with a $15,000 fine by the NRL for comments made by CEO Brian Waldron, coach Craig Bellamy and Crocker after the judiciary decision. Round 12 – Penrith srer Frank Pritchard accuses Ian Donnelly of eye-gouging during Melbourne's golden point 17-16 victory. Pritchard failure to make an on-field complaint and a lack of video evidence sees the matter dropped, with Donnelly accepting a one-match suspension for contrary conduct charge (grapple tackle). The golden point win is Melbourne's first ever victory in extra time, coming in just the club's second game to go past 80 minutes since 2003. 1 June – New NRL franchise Gold Coast Titans announces the signing of Melbourne wger Steve Turner, sparking a tug-o-war between the clubs who both claim Turner will be playing for them in 2007. Round 13 – A sickening spear tackle by Lopini Paea on Melbourne's Ben Cross is the lowlight in Melbourne's 20-16 win over Sydney Roosters at Olympic Park. Paea later is suspended for 10 matches by the NRL Judiciary. A double by Greg Inglis was Melbourne's highlight, however Billy Slater again found himself in trouble, this time receiving a two-match suspension for a dangerous throw. Round 14 – Melbourne claimed the outright competition lead for the first time since 1998, defeating Parramatta Eels 34-22. An accusation that Fuifui Moimoi had bitten Brett White was dismissed by the NRL Judiciary due to lack of video evidence, while no Melbourne players were cited for dangerous tackles despite the protests from Parramatta players. Round 15 – A 22-2 first half blitz saw Melbourne cruise home to a 22-12 victory over Canberra Raiders, but the scoreless second half concerned coach Craig Bellamy. Round 16 – Trailing 12-10 with seconds remaining, Melbourne came from the clouds to defeat bogey team Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-12 to maintain their unbeaten run at Olympic Park. A speculative kick from Cooper Cronk bounced perfectly for Ryan Hoffman who passed inside for Jake Webster to score the try as time expired. 1 July – Young wger Jake Webster is announced as a new signing by Gold Coast Titans. Round 18 – In front of the biggest Olympic Park crowd in six years (15,479), Melbourne defeat Brisbane Broncos 10-4, with Billy Slater returning to the line-up following his suspensions and stints with feeder clubs Norths Devils and North Sydney Bears. Round 20 – Club stalwart Matt Geyer celebrates his 200th game for the club in style, converting the last try in a 28-12 win over Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Geyer is chaired from the ground by Cameron Smith and Antonio Kaufusi. 23 July – The Sunday Telegraph reports that Melbourne has signed retired former captain Robbie Kearns to a $2 playing contract in case of injuries. 1 August – Chris Walker is released by Melbourne for "personal reasons". Walker had played seven games for the club after crossing from Sydney Roosters.Paxinos Stathi Storm cuts Walker as finals approach http://www.theage.com.au/news/league/storm-cuts-walker-as-finals-approach/2006/08/01/1154198139379.html theage.com.au Fairfax Media 14 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060819123548/http://www.theage.com.au/news/league/storm-cuts-walker-as-finals-approach/2006/08/01/1154198139379.html 19 August 2006 Melbourne, Australia 2 August 2006 Round 22 – Jake Webster equals the individual club record for tries in a game, scoring four tries in Melbourne's 46-4 thumping of Wests Tigers.Epstein Jackie Jake makes a statement Herald-Sun Nationwide News Pty Ltd 6 August 2006 Melbourne, Victoria 70 Round 23 – A crowd of over 40,000 (the biggest attendance at a Melbourne fixture since the 1999 NRL Grand Final) witness a high-quality contest between the Storm and Broncos, with Melbourne fighting back from a 10-0 halftime deficit to win 18-12 at Suncorp Stadium. The victory is Melbourne's 11th in-a-row, a new club record. Michael Crocker is again sent to the NRL Judiciary for a dangerous tackle, and is suspended for two matches. 15 August – Despite agreeing to a three-year contract for an impending move to the Gold Coast, Steve Turner claims he had changed his mind and re-signs with Melbourne on a similar deal. Gold Coast management threaten to enforce the contract with Turner and force him to sit out of the game if he does not comply with his original deal. Round 24 – Melbourne's winning streak is ended at 11 by the New Zealand Warriors in a shock 24-20 defeat at Olympic Park. Two tries to Brent Webb, including a controversial late try, was the difference as the Warriors took home the Michael Moore Trophy, their first win at Olympic Park since 2002. 20 August – Foundation Storm player Scott Hill announces he will be leaving the club at the end of the 2006 season, taking up an offer to play in the Super League with Harlequins. 5 September – Cameron Smith is awarded the Dally M Medal, winning the medal by four points. Smith is the first Melbourne player to win the game's official best and fairest award. Craig Bellamy is named coach of the year. 14 September – The Australian reports that the Australian Rugby Union have targeted Greg Inglis as their next high-profile rugby league recruit. 17 September – Steve Turner reveals he is prepared to take legal action against Gold Coast Titans in order to remain with Melbourne Storm in 2007. Round 26 – Melbourne is presented with the J. J. Giltinan Shield as NRL minor premiers for the first time. Melbourne's 20 wins see them eight points clear on top of the NRL ladder. Qualifying Final – Melbourne ride their luck in the second half of their qualifying final against Parramatta Eels, taking a tight 12-6 victory. After leading 12-0 at half time, a 'no try' ruling against Glenn Morrison 11 minutes into the second half sparked a Parramatta comeback, with Melbourne having to hold off the eighth-placed Eels in a tense finish. Preliminary Final – Melbourne advance to the 2006 NRL Grand Final with a 24-10 win over St George Illawarra Dragons at Telstra Stadium. The win comes at a cost with Michael Crocker sustaining a serious knee injury. Grand Final – In the first Grand Final to feature two teams from outside New South Wales, Brisbane thwart Melbourne's bid for a second NRL premiership in a grinding 15-8 win, featuring a number of controversial calls by referee Paul Simpkins and video referee Bill Harrigan. A brilliant run and pass from Scott Hill set up Steve Turner for the first try of the game, with Hill also providing the last pass for Melbourne's second try through Matt King to level the scores at 8-8. 2 October – Television ratings figures for the Grand Final indicate that more people watched the game in Melbourne than they did in Sydney. Official figures indicate that the average audience in Melbourne was 903,000. 4 October – Matt King is slapped with a $5,000 fine by the NRL for calling Paul Simpkins a "dickhead" at a club fan day after the Grand Final. 20 November – The contractual saga involving Steve Turner reaches a climax as Gold Coast Titans CEO Michael Searle saying that they are willing to offer Turner a release after one season if he is unhappy with the new club. Milestone games Round Player Milestone Round 1 Garret Crossman Storm debutRound 1 Michael Crocker Storm debutRound 3 Chris Walker Storm debutRound 4 Adam Blair NRL debutRound 6 Matt King 50th gameRound 6 David Kidwell 150th gameRound 9 Ian Donnelly 50th gameRound 11 Smith Samau NRL debutRound 12 Ben Cross Storm debutRound 13 Matt Geyer 200th gameRound 14 Matthew Bartlett NRL debutRound 19 Cooper Cronk 50th gameRound 21 Michael Crocker 100th gameRound 24 Jeff Lima Storm debutGrand Final Scott Hill 200th game Jerseys Continuing with apparel manufacturer Reebok, the designs of Melbourne's home and clash jerseys were unchanged from 2005. Corporate partner Medibank Private upgraded their sponsorship to be the chest advertiser, while Mortgage House replaced them as jersey sleeve advertiser. Hostplus was a new advertiser on the rear of the jerseys, with their logo appearing above and below the player's numbers for the first time. Fixtures Pre Season Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference11 FebruaryTrialParramatta 16 Parramatta EelsKingsford Smith Park, Ballina3818C Cronk (2), B Slater, S Turner, M Geyer, C Walker, J WebsterG Inglis (3), C Smith (2) 2006 NRL Trials - League Unlimited http://www.leagueunlimited.com/static/trials2006.asp#T03 leagueunlimited.com 28 September 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20060220231702/http://www.leagueunlimited.com/static/trials2006.asp#T03 20 February 200618 FebruaryTrialParramatta 16 Parramatta EelsExies Oval, Griffith2430G Inglis (2), C Wilkie, A BlairG Inglis (4) 2006 NRL Trials - League Unlimited http://www.leagueunlimited.com/static/trials2006.asp#T07 leagueunlimited.com 28 September 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20060220231702/http://www.leagueunlimited.com/static/trials2006.asp#T07 20 February 2006Injuries add to Storm's misery The Daily Telegraph Nationwide News Pty Ltd 19 February 2006 Sydney, New South Wales 47de Kroo Karl Badel Peter Cross injury hits Storm Herald-Sun Nationwide News Pty Ltd 19 February 2006 Melbourne, Victoria 6925 FebruaryTrialBrisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosClive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba5810B Slater (2), G Inglis (2), S Hill (2), M Geyer, C Cronk, J Webster, D Kidwell, C SmithG Inglis (4), C Smith (3) 2006 NRL Trials - League Unlimited http://www.leagueunlimited.com:80/static/trials2006.asp#T21 leagueunlimited.com 28 September 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20060307174149/http://www.leagueunlimited.com:80/static/trials2006.asp#T21 7 March 2006Dawson Andrew Cronk whips up hot Storm The Courier-Mail Nationwide News Pty Ltd 26 February 2006 Brisbane, Queensland 108 Regular season Result by round table b Round Ground A/A/A/A/–/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/H/–/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H Result W/W/L/L/B/W/W/W/W/W/L/W/W/W/W/W/B/W/W/W/W/W/W/L/W/W Position 6/3/6/10/8/6/2/2/2/1/3/2/2/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1 Points 2p/4p/4p/4p/6p/8p/10p/12p/14p/16p/16p/18p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/30p/32p/34p/36p/38p/40p/40p/42p/44p 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#2006 Rugby League Tables - Melbourne 18 October 2021 - Golden Point extra time (pen) - Penalty try Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference12 March1New Zealand Warriors old 16 New Zealand Warriors Ericsson Stadium, Auckland2216M Geyer (2), G Inglis, C Smith, S TurnerG Inglis 1/4, C Smith 0/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-1/warriors-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 1 18 October 202119 March2Easts 16 Sydney Roosters Aussie Stadium, Sydney2218C Cronk, R Hoffman, G Inglis, S TurnerC Smith 3/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-2/sydney-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 2 18 October 202125 March3North Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville840M Geyer, J WebsterC Smith 0/2https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-3/north-queensland-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 3 18 October 20212 April4Wests Tigers 16 Wests Tigers Leichhardt Oval, Sydney2830B Slater (2), C Cronk, R Hoffman, G InglisC Smith 4/5https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-4/wests-tigers-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 4 18 October 20218 April5Bye15 April616px Penrith Panthers Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide4018G Inglis (3), M Crocker, R Hoffman, M King, C SmithC Smith 6/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-6/penrith-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 6 18 October 202122 April7Newcastle 16 Newcastle Knights Olympic Park, Melbourne526G Inglis (2), S Turner (2), M Geyer, A Kaufusi, D Kidwell, M King, J WebsterC Smith 8/10https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-7/melbourne-vs-newcastle/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 7 18 October 202129 April8St George 16 St George Illawarra Dragons Olympic Park, Melbourne2410J Webster (2), I Donnelly, S TurnerC Smith 4/6https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-8/melbourne-vs-st-george-illawarra/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 8 18 October 20216 May9South Sydney 16 South Sydney Rabbitohs Telstra Stadium, Sydney3814M Crocker, M Geyer, G Inglis, C Smith, J Smith, C WalkerC Smith 7/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-9/south-sydney-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 9 18 October 202113 May10North Queensland 16 North Queensland Olympic Park, Melbourne186D Kidwell, M King, C SmithC Smith 3/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-10/melbourne-vs-north-queensland/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 10 18 October 202120 May11Manly 16 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Brookvale Oval, Sydney1234M Geyer, S TurnerM Geyer 2/2https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-11/manly-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 11 18 October 202128 May1216px Penrith Panthers Olympic Park, Melbourne1716M Geyer, G Inglis, J WebsterM Geyer 1/1, C Smith 1/2C Cronkhttps://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-12/melbourne-vs-penrith/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 12 18 October 20213 June13Easts 16 Sydney Roosters Olympic Park, Melbourne2016G Inglis (2), S Turner, J WebsterC Smith 2/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-13/melbourne-vs-sydney/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 13 18 October 202111 June14Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels Parramatta Stadium, Sydney3422J Webster (3), C Cronk, M Geyer, R Hoffman, S TurnerM Geyer 2/5, C Walker 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-14/parramatta-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 14 18 October 202118 June15Canberra 16 Canberra Raiders Olympic Park, Melbourne2212D Kidwell (2), R Hoffman, C WalkerC Smith 3/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-15/melbourne-vs-canberra/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 15 18 October 202123 June16Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Olympic Park, Melbourne1612J Webster (2), A KaufusiC Smith 2/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-16/melbourne-vs-bulldogs/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 16 18 October 20211 July17Bye7 July18Brisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos Olympic Park, Melbourne104R Hoffman, S TurnerC Smith 1/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-18/melbourne-vs-brisbane/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 18 18 October 202116 July19Newcastle 16 Newcastle Knights EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle2416C Cronk, R Hoffman, B Slater, J SmithC Smith 4/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-19/newcastle-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 19 18 October 202121 July20Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Olympic Park, Melbourne2812B Slater (2), C Cronk, R Hoffman, D JohnsonC Smith 3/4, M Geyer 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-20/melbourne-vs-cronulla/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 20 18 October 202130 July21St George 16 St George Illawarra Dragons OKI Jubilee Stadium, Sydney3424M King (2), C Cronk, R Hoffman, G Inglis, S TurnerC Smith 5/7https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-21/st-george-illawarra-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 21 18 October 20215 August22Wests Tigers 16 Wests Tigers Olympic Park, Melbourne464J Webster (4), S Turner 2, M Geyer, G InglisC Smith 6/8, G Inglis 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-22/melbourne-vs-wests-tigers/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 22 18 October 202113 August23Brisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane1812C Cronk, M King, S TurnerC Smith 3/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-23/brisbane-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 23 18 October 202119 August24New Zealand Warriors old 16 New Zealand Warriors Olympic Park, Melbourne2024M Geyer, G Inglis, M King, S TurnerC Smith 2/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-24/melbourne-vs-warriors/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 24 18 October 202126 August25Canberra 16 Canberra Raiders Canberra Stadium, Canberra2218R Hoffman, G Inglis, D Johnson, M KingC Smith 3/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-25/canberra-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 25 18 October 20212 September26Manly 16 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Olympic Park, Melbourne3020M Crocker, M Geyer, G Inglis, C Smith, S TurnerC Smith 4/6, M Geyer 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/round-26/melbourne-vs-manly/summary.html NRL 2006 - Round 26 18 October 2021 Finals #eeeeee Qualifying final Sunday, 10 September 16:00 AEST (UTC+10) Melbourne Storm Melbourne 16 Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels 12 – 6 12–0 0–6 Report 2Kaufusi Turner 2C Smith (2/2) 1Wagon 1Burt (1/1) Olympic Park, Melbourne 15,690NRL 2006 - Qualifying Final. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 18 October 2021. Steve Clark #eeeeee Preliminary final Saturday, 23 September 19:45 AEST (UTC+10) Melbourne Storm Melbourne 16 St George 16 St George Illawarra Dragons 24 – 10 12–6 12–4 Report 4Inglis 13King 29Turner 61Kaufusi 77 4C Smith 14 30 62 (3/3)Geyer 78 (1/1) 2Cooper 26B Morris 69 1Gorrell 27 (1/1)Head (0/1) Telstra Stadium, Sydney 40,901NRL 2006 - Preliminary Final. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 18 October 2021. Steve Clark 2006 NRL Grand Final scoreboard Ladder 2006 NRL season 2006 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Craig Bellamy Assistant Coaches: Michael Maguire & Stephen Kearney Development Coach: Marc Brentnall Strength and Conditioning Coach: Alex Corvo Football Manager: Dean LancePaxinos Stathi Master of his own universe https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/master-of-his-own-universe-20061001-ge38se.html theage.com.au Fairfax Media 13 October 2021 1 October 2006 Lance, who held several head coaching positions before becoming Bellamy's assistant coach from 2003 to last year and is now football operations manager at the Storm, could see his former teammate's talent straight away. 2006 Squad List current as of 28 September 2021 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.6AUSScott HillFE, LK1998AUS Hunter Mariners18AUSMatt GeyerWG1998AUS Perth Reds37NZLGlen TurnerSR2000AUS Melbourne Storm55AUSCameron Smith (c)HK2002AUS Melbourne Storm58AUSBilly SlaterFB2003AUS Melbourne Storm59NZLDavid KidwellSR, LK2003AUS Sydney Roosters60AUSDallas JohnsonSR, LK2003AUS Melbourne Storm61NZLJake WebsterWG2003AUS Melbourne Storm62AUSRyan HoffmanSR, LK2003AUS Melbourne Storm67AUSNathan FriendHK2003AUS Brisbane Broncos68AUSAntonio KaufusiPR2003AUS Melbourne Storm69AUSMatt KingCE2003AUS Melbourne Storm72AUSSteve TurnerFB, WG2004AUS Penrith Panthers73AUSCooper CronkHB2004AUS Melbourne Storm74NZLJeremy SmithLK2004AUS Melbourne Storm75AUSDennis ScottSR2005AUS Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs76AUSBrett WhitePR2005AUS Melbourne Storm77AUSIan DonnellyPR2005AUS Manly Sea Eagles79AUSGreg InglisFE, CE,2005AUS Melbourne Storm80AUSJamie FeeneySR, LK2005AUS Canterbury Bulldogs81AUSMichael CrockerSR, LK2006AUS Sydney Roosters83AUSGarrett CrossmanPR2006AUS Penrith Panthers85AUSChris WalkerWG2006AUS Sydney Roosters86NZLAdam BlairSR, PR2006AUS Melbourne Storm87SAMSmith SamauFB, WG2006AUS Melbourne Storm88AUSBen CrossPR2006AUS Melbourne Storm89AUSMatthew BartlettSR2006AUS Melbourne Storm90NZLJeff LimaPR, LK2006AUS Wests Tigers-NZLRyan ShortlandFE, CEYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-AUSJames AubussonFE, HKYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-AUSScott AndersonPRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-SAMSam TagataeseSR, PRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm-AUSJackson NicolauFEYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm Player movements Losses Steven Bell to Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Alex Chan to Catalans Dragons Josh Graham to Western Force (rugby) Robbie Kearns to Retirement Jamie McDonald to Toulouse Olympique Tevita Metuisela to Wests Tigers Matt Orford to Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Peter Robinson to Retirement Dennis Scott to Retirement (mid-season) Gains Russell Aitken from North Queensland Cowboys (midseason)fn56 Aitken last played first grade for Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 2005. Michael Crocker from Sydney Roosters Ben Cross from Canberra Raiders Garret Crossman from Penrith Panthers Jeff Lima from Wests Tigers Chris Walker from Sydney Roosters Representative honours This table lists all players who have played a representative match in 2006. List of Melbourne Storm representatives Player 2006 ANZAC Test City vs Country Origin State of Origin 1 State of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 Tri-Nations Adam Blair New Zealand Matt Geyer City Ryan Hoffman City Greg Inglis Queensland Australia Dallas Johnson Queensland Queensland Queensland Antonio Kaufusi Australia David Kidwell New Zealand New Zealand Matt King Australia New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales Australia Cameron Smith Queensland Queensland Queensland Australia Jake Webster New Zealand Brett White Country Statistics This table contains playing statistics for all Melbourne Storm players to have played in the 2006 NRL season. Statistics sources:https://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2006_sc.html 2006 Melbourne Point Scorers afltables.com 18 October 2021https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2006/melbourne/summary.html Melbourne Storm - NRL 2006 rugbyleagueproject.org 18 October 2021 List of Melbourne Storm records NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsMatthew Bartlett 10000Adam Blair 160000Michael Crocker 1330012Cooper Cronk 2770129Ben Cross Ben Cross (rugby league) 90000Garret Crossman 210000Ian Donnelly 141004Jamie Feeney 80000Nathan Friend 210000Matt Geyer 27118060Scott Hill Scott Hill (rugby league) 240000Ryan Hoffman 27100040Greg Inglis 19182076Dallas Johnson 232008Antonio Kaufusi 2540016David Kidwell 2640016Matt King Matt King (rugby league) 21100040Jeff Lima rugby league 10000Smith Samau 10000Billy Slater 1550020Cameron Smith Cameron Smith (rugby league, born 1983) 255790178Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith (rugby league, born 1980) 192008Steve Turner Steve Turner (rugby league) 27180072Chris Walker Chris Walker (rugby league) 721010Jake Webster 18150060Brett White 24000026 players used — 117 90 1 649 Scorers Most points in a game: 18 points Round 9 – Cameron Smith (1 try, 7 goals) vs South Sydney Most tries in a game: 4 Round 22 – Jake Webster vs Wests Tigers Winning games Highest score in a winning game: 52 points Round 7 vs Newcastle Knights Lowest score in a winning game: 10 points Round 18 vs Brisbane Broncos Greatest winning margin: 46 points Round 7 vs Newcastle Knights Greatest number of games won consecutively: 11 Round 12 – Round 23 Losing games Highest score in a losing game: 28 points Round 4 vs Wests Tigers Lowest score in a losing game: 8 points Round 3 vs North Queensland Cowboys Grand Final vs Brisbane Broncos Greatest losing margin: 32 points Round 3 vs North Queensland Cowboys Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 2 Round 3 – Round 4 Feeder Teams For a second season, Melbourne split their reserve players between two feeder clubs. The agreement with Norths Devils continued for a ninth season, with players who were dual-registered in Queensland travelling to Brisbane each week to play with the Devils in the Queensland Cup. Some players travelled to Sydney to play with foundation New South Wales Rugby League club North Sydney Bears in the NSWRL Premier League. The 2006 season would be the final season of this arrangement, with Melbourne ending the affiliation with North Sydney after the season. The Devils missed the Queensland Cup finals for the first time since 2003, while the Bears coached by Josh White, finished 12th and missed the finals. Both teams featured a rare appearance by Billy Slater following his return from a second suspension during the NRL season.Ritchie Dean The day James Maloney and Billy Slater played together for North Sydney Bears https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin/the-day-james-maloney-and-billy-slater-played-together-for-north-sydney-bears/news-story/c71996d811ae3f23fe9039cc839e07e3 The Daily Telegraph 18 October 2021 8 July 2018 2006 Queensland Cup 2006 Queensland Cup Pos PositionTeam Pld Games played W Won D Drawn L Lost B Bye PF Points for (total points scored) PA Points against (total points conceded) PD Points difference (points scored minus points conceded) Pts Competition points7Norths Devils 16 Norths Devils20 8 1 11 2 538 570 -32 17 2006 NSWRL Premier League Pos PositionTeam Pld Games played W Won D Drawn L Lost B Bye PF Points for (total points scored) PA Points against (total points conceded) PD Points difference (points scored minus points conceded) Pts Competition points1216px North Sydney Bears24 6 1 17 2 471 822 -351 17 Awards and honours Trophy Cabinet 2006 J. J. Giltinan Shield 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 Best Forward: Ryan Hoffman Best Back: Greg Inglis Most Improved: Cooper Cronk Rookie of the Year: Adam Blair Greg Brentnall Young Achievers Award: Russell Weber Mick Moore Club Person of the Year: Jonce Dimovski Best Try: Jake Webster – Round 16 vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Life Member Inductees: Chris Anderson, John Ribot & Scott HillStormy, Stormy Night - Purple Reign http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.asp?sec=12&ssec=1 melbournestorm.com.au 10 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20061118080436/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/default.asp?sec=12&ssec=1 18 November 2006 Dally M Awards Night Dally M Medal: Cameron Smith Dally M Hooker of the Year: Cameron Smith Dally M Halfback of the Year: Cooper Cronk Dally M Coach of the Year: Craig Bellamy RLPA Awards Night RLPA New Zealand Representative Player of the Year: David Kidwell RLPA Best Back Player of the Year: Greg Inglis NRL Academic Player of the Year: Matt Geyer RLPA Wellbeing and Education Club of the Year RLIF Awards RLIF International Newcomer of the Year: Greg Inglis Additional Awards Rugby League World World XIII: Matt King (wing); Greg Inglis (wing); Cameron Smith (hooker)Middleton David 2007 Official Rugby League Annual News Magazines Surrey Hills 34 Notes References 2006 Category:2006 NRL season by club Category:2006 in sport in Melbourne