2002 Melbourne Storm season

2002 #6C0094 #ffd700 NRL NRL 10th 9 1 14 556 586 Executive Director John Ribot Coach Mark Murray Rodney Howe (11 matches) Robbie Kearns (8 matches) Stephen Kearney (5 matches) Olympic Park 9,088Crowds Regular season home matches in Melbourne only 12,044 (Round 1)Crowds Regular season home matches in Melbourne only Aaron Moule (17) Matt Orford (62) Matt Orford (156) 2001 2003 yes List of Melbourne Storm seasons The 2002 Melbourne Storm season was the fifth in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2002 Telstra Premiership and finished the regular season in tenth place making it their lowest finishing position until 2010, when it was sentenced to finish that season last due to gross salary cap breaches.Stuart Honeysett and Brent Read (23 April 2010) Shocking end to the Melbourne Storm era The Australian Until 2026, it was also the most recent time that the Storm missed the finals due to not winning enough matches.https://www.theroar.com.au/2016/09/26/swans-storm-thrived-opposite-territorities/ How the Swans and Storm have thrived in hostile territory The Roar 26 September 2016 It was Mark Murray's final season as coach of the club.https://archive.today/20130630061144/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2002_sc.html In 2002 the Storm returned to Olympic Park. The club secured no big name player signings for the season as it kept under the NRL imposed salary cap. In an effort to reignite its floundering success the return to its smaller home ground was seen by players and supporters as a positive move. The club though continued to deliver hot and cold performances as the season progressed, leaving them on the fringe of the top eight (from only 15 competitors). The club suffered internal turmoil during the season, particularly when the captaincy was removed from Robbie Kearns and given to Rodney Howe. The Storm was also troubled over the renegotiation of club stalwart Richard Swain's contract — he reluctantly signed for Brisbane for 2003 when the Storm (citing salary cap issues) failed to make him an offer. The Storm's season again came down to needing to win its final round game to reach the semi-finals. In a repeat of 2001, Melbourne appeared to lack enthusiasm when it mattered and again lost a crucial match.Melbourne Storm History https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/about/storm-history/ melbournestorm.com.au Melbourne Storm 7 March 2018 Season summary Preseason – Melbourne officials request to play most of their games at 3pm on Saturday afternoons, with matches broadcast by Nine Melbourne.Ritchie Dean Storm on live to test the AFL The Daily Telegraph News Corporation Australia 7 December 2001 Sydney, New South Wales 124 16 February – Melbourne win a scrappy preseason trial match against Wests Tigers 30–18 at Gladstone, with triallist Alf Duncan scoring two tries. 13 March – Melbourne is fined $90,000 for a breach of the 2001 NRL salary cap, with club officials vowing to fight the penalty.Middleton David Rugby League 2003 2003 Harper Sports Sydney 0732277531 Round 1 – Storm defeat Canberra Raiders 16-12 in their return to Olympic Park, a disallowed try for obstruction causing consternation for Raiders' coach Matt Elliott. Round 3 – Without regular hb Matt Orford, Melbourne thrash North Queensland Cowboys 38-10 with Scott Hill dangerous in attack to ease the pressure on debutant Marty Turner. Round 4 – Melbourne stage a dramatic comeback to end Parramatta Eels 14-game undefeated run at Parramatta Stadium. Storm fight back from a 30-10 half time deficit to win 32-30. The winning try was scored almost on full time as Danny Williams offloaded to Marcus Bai for the wger to score in the corner. 9 April – Michael Russo and Marty Turner are involved in a serious car accident near Geelong, returning from a surfing trip. Turner suffers fractured ribs, a ruptured spleen, severe concussion, and cuts and bruises. Russo escapes with an injured elbow and is able to return to play in Round 6.Storm pair hurt as truck hits car https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/storm-pair-hurt-as-truck-hits-car-20020410-gdu47h.html theage.com.au 10 April 2002 Nine Media 11 August 2021Car crash kid turns try hero https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/car-crash-kid-turns-try-hero-20020421-gdf7rd.html smh.com.au 21 April 2002 Nine Media 11 August 2021 Round 6 – Michael Russo scores a late try to seal a 12-4 win over St George Illawarra Dragons only days after the car accident involving him and Marty Turner. Melbourne were forced to overcome more injuries with third-string hb Cameron Smith injured during the game. Round 7 – New Zealand Warriors claim the Michael Moore Trophy for the first time, beating Melbourne 20-10. 9 May – The NRL board confirms Melbourne's salary cap fine of $90,000 will stand. Round 10 – Trailing 20-22 with seconds remaining, referee Paul Simpkins awards a penalty against Parramatta Eels for stripping the ball from Willie Leyshon, but Matt Orford missed a late penalty goal, costing Melbourne a point. 24 May – Storm CEO Chris Johns admits spreading rumours that the club will relocate to Brisbane in order to extract further funding from the Victorian Government. Round 11 – Melbourne slump to a fifth straight defeat, the worst consecutive streak in club history. 31 May – Head coach Mark Murray makes the decision to dump captain Robbie Kearns, replacing him with Rodney Howe. Senior Melbourne players condemn the decision with Scott Hill suggesting that "senior players should have been consulted." Kearns later calls out the club for disloyalty at the decision to strip him of the captaincy. Round 13 – With new captain Rodney Howe carried off with severe concussion in the first 10 minutes, Melbourne fall to their sixth straight defeat. Coach Mark Murray at odds with referee Mark Oaten's 15-6 penalty count and a number of crucial decisions during the game. Round 14 – PR forward Shane Walker is sent off for a high swinging arm tackle that knocks out St George Illawarra prop forward Jason Ryles. Melbourne gain their first competition point since April, holding out for a 30-all draw. 16 June – Reports emerge that Melbourne are having difficulty in retaining hk Richard Swain. Round 15 – Melbourne win their first game in two months, thrashing South Sydney Rabbitohs 44-6 in the first match between the teams since 1999. 30 June – Negotiations break down between Melbourne and Richard Swain, with the hk now free to entertain offers from rival clubs. 23 July – Melbourne announce that Richard Swain will not be at the club in 2003 after withdrawing any contract offer. Storm announce the signing of Brisbane Broncos rookie Robert Tanielu for 2003, and re-signings of Junior Langi, Kirk Reynoldson, and Cameron Smith. 24 July – St Gregory's College schoolboys football star Ryan Hoffman signs with the Storm for two years. 25 July – Canberra Raiders confirm they have signed Storm forward Matt Rua for 2003. Round 20 – Due to a jersey clash, Melbourne wear their 1999-2000 gold clash jersey against Penrith Panthers, but are issued with a $3,000 breach notice as the jerseys were missing the Telstra Premiership logos. 1 August – Brisbane Broncos sign Richard Swain to a one-year contract for 2003. Round 26 – Needing a win to sneak into the NRL finals, Melbourne fall short against Canberra Raiders for the second consecutive year in the final round of the season. 11 September – Mark Murray is sacked as Melbourne coach after missing the finals for the second consecutive season. 12 September – FE Scott Hill claims former coach Mark Murray treated players like school children. 18 September – Brisbane Broncos performance director Craig Bellamy is appointed new head coach of Melbourne, signing a two-year contract. 4 October – Chris Johns resigns as Melbourne Storm CEO to return to Queensland, leaving the club after more than five years in Melbourne. Milestone games Round Player Milestone Round 1 Ian Sibbit Storm debut Shane Walker Storm debut Mitchell Sargent NRL debut William Leyshon Storm debutRound 2 Michael Russo NRL debutRound 3 Danny Williams 150th game Marty Turner NRL debutRound 4 Matt Geyer 100th gameRound 5 Cameron Smith NRL debutRound 7 Kirk Reynoldson NRL debutRound 8 Stephen Kearney 200th gameRound 11 Keith Mason Storm debutRound 13 Aaron Moule 100th gameRound 25 Matt Rua 100th game Jerseys 100px|thumb|2002 home jersey Melbourne's jerseys were again manufactured by Fila and unchanged from the designs worn in 2001. The player names on the backs of jerseys were dropped in favour of front of jersey advertiser Adecco. The quirk of the season came in both round 7 against the New Zealand Warriors and round 20 against Penrith Panthers as due to a jersey clashes, Melbourne wore the 1999-2000 gold jersey. However, the club was subsequently issued with a $3,000 breach notice after the match against Penrith, as the jerseys were missing the Telstra Premiership logos. Fixtures Preseason Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference16 FebruaryTrial16px Wests TigersMarley Brown Oval, Gladstone3018A Duncan (2), K Mason, P Whatuira, S Bell, S WalkerM Turner (1), M Geyer (2) Vernon Ben Lucky escape for Storm Herald-Sun Nationwide News Pty Ltd 17 February 2002 Melbourne, Victoria 1282 MarchTrial16px St George Illawarra DragonsEric Weissel Oval, Wagga Wagga1440S Bell (2), P RobinsonM Turner (1) Vernon Ben DRAGONS 40 - STORM 14 - 2002 COUNTRY FESTIVAL The Daily Telegraph Nationwide News Pty Ltd 3 March 2002 Sydney, New South Wales 52 Regular season Result by round table b Round Ground H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/H/–/A/A/H/A/H/H/–/A/H/A/H/A/A/A Result W/L/W/W/L/W/L/L/L/L/L/B/L/D/W/L/W/W/B/L/L/W/W/L/L/L Position 7/9/5/3/7/5/7/8/8/10/10/9/11/11/10/11/10/9/8/9/10/9/7/8/9/10 Points 2p/2p/4p/6p/6p/8p/8p/8p/8p/8p/8p/10p/10p/11p/13p/13p/15p/17p/19p/19p/19p/21p/23p/23p/23p/23p 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 Reference16 March116px Canberra Raiders Olympic Park, Melbourne1612M Bai, M SargentM Orford 4/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-1/melbourne-vs-canberra/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 1 11 August 202123 March216px Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Toyota Park, Sydney2430S Bell (2), R Kearns, M OrfordM Orford 4/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-2/sharks-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 2 11 August 202130 March316px North Queensland Cowboys Olympic Park, Melbourne3810S Bell (2), M Bai, M Geyer, A Moule, H Perenara, M Rua, D WilliamsM Turner 3/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-3/melbourne-vs-north-queensland/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 3 11 August 20216 April416px Parramatta Eels Parramatta Stadium, Sydney3230S Kearney (2), M Bai, S Hill, A Moule, R SwainM Turner 4/6https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-4/parramatta-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 4 11 August 202113 April516px Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Olympic Park, Melbourne622I SibbitR Swain 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-5/melbourne-vs-bulldogs/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 5 11 August 202120 April616px St George Illawarra Dragons Olympic Park, Melbourne124J Langi, M RussoR Swain 2/2, C Smith 0/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-6/melbourne-vs-st-george-illawarra/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 6 11 August 202127 April716px New Zealand Warriors Ericsson Stadium, Auckland1020S Hill, A MouleR Swain 1/2https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-7/warriors-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 7 11 August 20214 May816px Newcastle Knights Olympic Park, Melbourne2836M Orford (2), S Kearney, A Moule, K ReynoldsonR Swain 4/5https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-8/melbourne-vs-newcastle/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 8 11 August 202111 May916px Sydney Roosters Aussie Stadium, Sydney634J LangiR Swain 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-9/sydney-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 9 11 August 202118 May1016px Parramatta Eels Olympic Park, Melbourne2022W Leyshon (2), A Moule, K ReynoldsonR Swain 2/4, M Orford 0/2https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-10/melbourne-vs-parramatta/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 10 11 August 202125 May1116px New Zealand Warriors Olympic Park, Melbourne1228M Orford, R RossM Orford 2/2https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-11/melbourne-vs-warriors/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 11 11 August 20211 June12Bye8 June1316px Newcastle Knights EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle1637A Moule, R RossM Orford 4/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-13/newcastle-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 13 11 August 202115 June1416px St George Illawarra Dragons WIN Stadium, WollongongDraw3030M Orford (2), W Leyshon, R Swain, D WilliamsM Orford 5/6https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-14/st-george-illawarra-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 14 11 August 202122 June1516px South Sydney Rabbitohs Olympic Park, Melbourne446A Moule (2), R Kearns, J Langi, H Perenara, R Ross, M RussoM Orford 8/9https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-15/melbourne-vs-south-sydney/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 15 11 August 202129 June1616px Northern Eagles Brookvale Oval, Sydney2236J Langi, P Robinson, R Ross, R SwainM Orford 3/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-16/northern-eagles-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 16 11 August 20216 July1716px Wests Tigers Olympic Park, Melbourne2620W Leyshon (2), S Bell, M Geyer, R KearnsM Orford 3/5https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-17/melbourne-vs-wests-tigers/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 17 10 August 202113 July1816px Sydney Roosters Olympic Park, Melbourne4810M Bai (2), A Moule (2), S Kearney, W Leyshon, M Orford, P Robinson, S TadulalaM Orford 5/8, W Leyshon 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-18/melbourne-vs-sydney/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 18 11 August 202120 July19Bye27 July2016px Penrith Panthers Penrith Park, Sydney1636A Moule, R Ross, S TadulalaM Orford 2/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-20/penrith-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 20 11 August 20213 August2116px Brisbane Broncos Olympic Park, Melbourne2048M Bai, A Moule, R Ross, R SwainM Orford 2/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-21/melbourne-vs-brisbane/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 21 11 August 202110 August2216px North Queensland Cowboys Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville4030S Bell (2), S Kearney, A Moule, M Orford, I Sibbit, R SwainM Orford 6/8https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-22/north-queensland-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 22 11 August 202117 August2316px Penrith Panthers Olympic Park, Melbourne4210A Moule (3), S Bell (2), S Hill, F MoalaM Orford 6/6, R Swain 1/1https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-23/melbourne-vs-penrith/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 23 11 August 202124 August2416px Wests Tigers Leichhardt Oval, Sydney1626M Bai, S Bell, S HillM Orford 2/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-24/wests-tigers-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 24 11 August 202130 August2516px Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Sydney Showground, Sydney1624M Geyer, I SibbitM Orford 4/4https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-25/bulldogs-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 25 11 August 20217 September2616px Canberra Raiders Bruce Stadium, Canberra1625M Bai (2), A MouleM Orford 2/3https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/round-26/canberra-vs-melbourne/summary.html NRL 2002 - Round 26 11 August 2021 Source:http://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne_by.html#2002 Rugby League Tables - Melbourne 11 August 2021 Ladder 2002 NRL season 2002 Coaching Staff Head coach: Mark Murray Assistant coach: Anthony Griffin Football Manager: Greg Brentnall Physical Preparation Coach: Dave Darbyshire Physiotherapist: Greg Gibson Sports Trainer: Troy Thompson Recruitment manager: Peter O'Sullivan 2002 squad List current as of 11 August 2021Storm Team List (2002) http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/p_profile.htm melbournestorm.com.au 11 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20020601233407/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/p_profile.htm 1 June 2002STORM PRE-SEASON TRAINING SQUAD SET http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/mn_news.asp?Action=ViewNews&ItemID=709 melbournestorm.com.au 11 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20011123071013/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/mn_news.asp?Action=ViewNews&ItemID=709 23 November 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 Mariners8AUSRodney HowePR1998AUS Perth Reds9AUSDanny WilliamsLK, SR, HK1998AUS North Sydney Bears10AUSRobbie KearnsPR1998AUS Perth Reds15NZLRichard SwainHK1998AUS Hunter Mariners18AUSMatt GeyerWG1998AUS Perth Reds26NZLMatt RuaPR, SR1998AUS Melbourne Storm28NZLStephen KearneySR1999AUS New Zealand Warriors34TONFifita MoalaWG2000AUS Melbourne Storm35AUSBrook MartinWG2000AUS Melbourne Storm37NZLGlen TurnerSR2000AUS Melbourne Storm38AUSPeter RobinsonSR2000AUS Melbourne Storm42NZLJunior LangiCE2001AUS St George Illawarra Dragons43AUSMatt OrfordHB2001AUS Northern Eagles44AUSSteven BellCE2001AUS Melbourne Storm46NZLHenry PerenaraLK2001NZL Auckland Warriors48FIJSemi TadulalaWG2001AUS Melbourne Storm49ENGIan SibbitSR2002ENG Warrington Wolves50AUSShane WalkerPR2002AUS Wests Tigers51AUSMitchell SargentPR2002AUS Melbourne Storm52AUSWilliam LeyshonLK2002AUS Northern Eagles53AUSMichael RussoSR2002AUS Melbourne Storm54NZLMarty TurnerHB2002AUS Melbourne Storm55AUSCameron SmithHK2002AUS Melbourne Storm56AUSKirk ReynoldsonSR2002AUS Melbourne Storm57ENGKeith MasonPR2002ENG Wakefield Trinity Wildcats–AUSAlf DuncanWGYet to DebutAUS Manly Warringah Sea Eagles–AUSSam FillerySRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm–AUSDallas JohnsonLKYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm–AUSNick WalkerPRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm Player movements Losses Russell Bawden to London Broncos Tasesa Lavea to Northern EaglesSport Gold Coast Bulletin News Corporation Australia 1 December 2001 Gold Coast, Queensland 133 Brett O'Farrell to Released Brenton Pomery to Released Ben Roarty to Penrith Panthers Paul Sheedy to New South Wales Waratahs (rugby) Brad Watts to South Sydney Rabbitohs Paul Whatuira to Penrith Panthers Gains Alf Duncan from Uncontractedfn45 Last played NRL with Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in 1999 William Leyshon from Northern Eagles Keith Mason from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Mitchell Sargent from Parramatta Eels Ian Sibbit from Warrington Wolves Shane Walker from Wests Tigers Representative honours This table lists all players who have played a representative match in 2002. List of Melbourne Storm representatives Player City vs Country Origin State of Origin 1 State of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 Midseason Testfn31 Test between Australia vs Great Britain October Testsfn32 Test between Australia vs New Zealand, forming part of the 2002 New Zealand rugby league tour Matt Geyer City Scott Hill Country New South Wales New South Wales Australia Australia Stephen Kearney New Zealand Robbie Kearns City (c) Keith Mason Wales Richard Swain New Zealand Statistics This table contains playing statistics for all Melbourne Storm players to have played in the 2002 NRL season. Statistics sources:https://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2002_sc.html 2002 Melbourne Point Scorers afltables.com 11 August 2021https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2002/melbourne/summary.html Melbourne Storm - NRL 2002 rugbyleagueproject.org 11 August 2021 List of Melbourne Storm records NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsMarcus Bai 2490036Steven Bell 15100040Matt Geyer 1930012Scott Hill Scott Hill (rugby league) 2140016Rodney Howe 140000Stephen Kearney 2350020Robbie Kearns 1330012Junior Langi 2240016William Leyshon 2261026Keith Mason Keith Mason (rugby league) 10000Fifita Moala 61004Aaron Moule 21170068Matt Orford 198620156Henry Perenara 122008Kirk Reynoldson 172008Peter Robinson Peter Robinson (rugby league) 172008Robbie Ross Robbie Ross (rugby league) 1160024Matt Rua 171004Michael Russo Michael Russo (rugby league) 92008Mitchell Sargent 121004Ian Sibbit 2030012Cameron Smith Cameron Smith (rugby league, born 1983) 20000Richard Swain 24512044Semi Tadulala 32008Marty Turner 207014Shane Walker Shane Walker (rugby league, born 1971) 180000Danny Williams Danny Williams (rugby league, born 1973) 23200827 players used — 98 82 0 556 Scorers Most points in a game: 18 points Round 14 - Matt Orford (2 tries, 5 goals) vs St George Illawarra Dragons Most tries in a game: 3 Round 20 - Aaron Moule vs Penrith Panthers Winning games Highest score in a winning game: 48 points Round 18 vs Sydney Roosters Lowest score in a winning game: 12 points Round 6 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Greatest winning margin: 38 points Round 15 vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Round 18 vs Sydney Roosters Greatest number of games won consecutively: 2 Round 3 - Round 4 Round 17 - Round 18 Round 22 - Round 23 Losing games Highest score in a losing game: 28 points Round 8 vs Newcastle Knights Lowest score in a losing game: 6 points Round 9 vs Sydney Roosters Greatest losing margin: 28 points Round 9 vs Sydney Roosters Round 21 vs Brisbane Broncos Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 6 fn11 New club record Round 7 - Round 13 Feeder Team Melbourne Storm reserve players again travelled to Brisbane each week to play with Queensland Cup team Norths Devils. Terry Matterson continued as coach after he took over the role in 2001.2002 Melbourne Storm Info Guide Melbourne Storm Making the finals for the fifth straight season, Norths Devils finished fifth, and won through to the preliminary final of the 2002 Queensland Cup. Melbourne Storm rookie Cameron Smith won the Devils Player of the Year Award. 2002 Queensland Cup 2002 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 14 0 8 774 441 +363 28 Awards and honours Melbourne Storm Awards Night Held at Melbourne Park on Friday, 11 October:Double for Howe Herald Sun News Corporation Australia 12 October 2002 76Westlake Michael Tell us Howe - Swain best award snub a mystery for Storm players Courier Mail News Corporation Australia 30 October 2022 Brisbane, Queensland 144 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: Michael Russo Melbourne Storm Clubman of the Year: Matt Geyer Mick Moore Chairman's Award: Chris Johns Hit of the Year: Willie Leyshon Notes References 2002 Category:2002 NRL season by club Category:2002 in sport in Melbourne