2013 Melbourne Storm season

April 2014 April 2014 2013 #6C0094 #ffd700 NRL NRL 3rd 16 1 7 589 373 Semi-final Loss CEO Ron Gauci (until May 2013) Mark Evans (from May 2013) Coach Craig Bellamy Cameron Smith (23 games) Ryan Hinchcliffe (2 games) Cooper Cronk (1 game) AAMI Park – 30,050 16,302 25,480 (Round 7)HG Regular season home games only Billy Slater (18) Cameron Smith (84) Cameron Smith (176) 2012 2014 yes List of Melbourne Storm seasons The 2013 Melbourne Storm season was the 16th in the club's history. They competed in the 2013 NRL season. They were coached by Craig Bellamy and captained by Cameron Smith. They had previously won the 2012 NRL Grand Final therefore started the season as reigning premiers. Seven straight wins to start the season extended the club's winning streak to 15 games dating back to the previous campaign. The Origin period proved difficult to negotiate however with team unable to come up with some crucial wins at the business end of the season, eventually finishing in third place. Two finals losses to the Rabbitohs and Knights prematurely ended the season, as Storm did not make the preliminary final stage for just the second time in eight years. The Storm attack was the shining light of the season, producing 98 tries to be ranked second in the competition. The team also had the best home record of any side in the NRL, losing just the one game at AAMI Park during the season. Cooper Cronk was rewarded for several seasons of brilliance, claiming his first Dally M Medal Player of the Year honour. Off the field Storm experienced a change at the helm with Mark Evans replacing Ron Gauci as CEO midway through the season, following divestment of the club by News Limited to new ownership.https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/about/history_628513251.html History Melbourne Storm melbournestorm.com.au 9 January 2017 Season summary 11 February – On the day the club leaves Australia to head to England for the World Club Challenge, it's announced that coach Craig Bellamy has extended his contract that will see him remain as coach until the end of the 2016 season.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/coach-craig-bellamy-to-sign-new-contract-with-melbourne-storm/story-e6frfgbo-1226575053545 Bellamy signs new contract with Storm Herald Sun 12 February 2013 World Club Challenge – Melbourne start the season with a tight 18–14 win in the 2013 World Club Challenge against Leeds Rhinos to be crowned World Champions. Cooper Cronk wins the man of the match award, steering Melbourne around the field in attack.Middleton David 2013 Official Rugby League Annual NewsLifeMedia Alexandria, New South Wales Round 1 – Melbourne continue their round 1 winning streak, defeating the St George Illawarra Dragons 30–10 in hot conditions at AAMI Park. Temperatures hit 34 °C during the afternoon match, with Melbourne's request for a drinks break knocked back by the visitors and the NRL. The victory was Melbourne's 10th straight round 1 victory under Craig Bellamy. Round 2 – The club's win over the North Queensland Cowboys marked their 10th consecutive win, with the streak beginning in round 22 of the 2012 season and extending through the 2012 finals series. Round 3 – SR forward Ryan Hoffman becomes the fifth player to appear in 200 NRL matches with the club, notching the milestone up in the rematch of the 2012 NRL Grand Final against Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, with the Storm victorious 22–18. Billy Slater escaped sanction from the NRL Judiciary following the match after his boot collected Bulldogs forward David Klemmer while competing for a high ball. Round 4 – In Melbourne Storm's 400th NRL match, the club wins their 12th consecutive game, equalling their all-time record achieved during the 2011 season. The Storm had led the Brisbane Broncos 20–6 at half time, only for the Broncos to fight back in the second half to take the lead. A hat trick of tries to Billy Slater and a late try to Matthew Duffie sealing the win. Round 5 – Melbourne win their 13th consecutive game, breaking their all-time club record. Round 6 – Storm defeated the South Sydney Rabbitohs to remain the only undefeated side in the NRL in 2013. 19 April – Gareth Widdop announces he will leave the Storm for the St George Illawarra Dragons at the end of the season.https://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/st-george-illawarra-sign-melbourne-storm-five-eighth-gareth-widdop-on-four-year-deal/story-fn2mcuj6-1226624369798#.UXT74h5-_VQ Gareth Widdop to depart Melbourne Fox Sports 19 April 2013 Round 7 – Melbourne's winning streak continued to 15 games with a 28–18 win over the New Zealand Warriors on ANZAC Day, in the club's highest attended match at AAMI Park for the season. 1 May – The Storm re-sign Will Chambers to a contract that will see him remain with the club until 2017.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/melbourne-storm-re-sign-will-chambers-for-four-more-years/story-e6frfgfx-1226633103756 Melbourne Storm resign Will Chambers for another 4 years Herald Sun 1 May 2013 Round 8 – Melbourne suffers their first loss of the season ending the club record winning streak at 15 games. The Storm are one of only seven teams in the history of the NSWRL/ARL/NRL to have achieved this.http://stats.rleague.com/rl/teams/all/overall_st.html Rugby League Statistics rleague.com May 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020706014419/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/teams/all/overall_st.html 6 July 2002 The upset defeat by the Canberra Raiders was their third successive win at AAMI Park. 21 May – A syndicate led by Bart Campbell take over the club as News Corp Australia divest their ownership of the companies holding the NRL franchise.Read Brent Bart Campbell - the man behind Melbourne Storm's buyout https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/bart-campbell-the-man-behind-melbourne-storms-buyout/news-story/2986b92c1125d942ee12d5b3378a3e0a https://web.archive.org/web/20210813070542/https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/bart-campbell-the-man-behind-melbourne-storms-buyout/news-story/2986b92c1125d942ee12d5b3378a3e0a live 13 August 2021 The Australian News Corporation Australia 13 August 2021 As part of the take over, CEO Ron Gauci is replaced by Englishman Mark Evans. Round 9 – Penrith Panthers defeat Melbourne for the first time in eight years, winning 12–10. Round 10 – After being behind 8–0 at half time, Melbourne come back to force extra time against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at AAMI Park, thanks to a last minute penalty goal scored by Cameron Smith, to level the scoreboard at 10–all. No golden point score came in the extra period, with the 10–all draw the first draw of the 2013 NRL season, and Melbourne's first draw since 2009. Round 11 – Melbourne return to the winner's list with a 26–18 win over the Sydney Roosters. Jordan McLean made his NRL debut as the 150th player for the Storm, while Cameron Smith scored his 1400th point. Round 13 – Following a bye, Melbourne wearing Superman logo jerseys thrash Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38–6 to mark Cameron Smith's 250th NRL match and Justin O'Neill 50th match with a win. Round 15 – Playing without Origin players Smith, Slater, Cronk and Hoffman; Melbourne suffer an 18–12 loss to the Gold Coast Titans. Ben Hampton scored two tries on debut and Gareth Widdop suffered a dislocated hip, with the injury set to keep him out of the team for up to three months. Round 16 – In extremely wet conditions at the Leichhardt Oval, the Wests Tigers made the most of the conditions to inflict a 22–4 defeat upon Melbourne. Round 17 – Melbourne hold the Broncos scoreless at AAMI Park, with Maurice Blair scoring two tries in a 32–0 win. 11 July – Forward Jason Ryles announces his retirement from the NRL will be at the end of the 2013 season. Round 18 – Missing players selected for Origin, Melbourne are held scoreless for the first time since the 2008 NRL Grand Final, losing to the Bulldogs 39–0 at ANZ Stadium. Referee for the match Allan Shortall coming under criticism for not using the sin bin against Josh Reynolds, or awarding a penalty try to Justin O'Neill in an incident just after half time. Round 21 – The Storm returned to form with a massive 68–4 win over the Canberra Raiders. The win equalled their all-time greatest winning margin record set in 2001 against the Wests Tigers. 2024, it remains Melbourne's highest score in matches played outside Victoria. During the match, Billy Slater also scored his 150th try. Round 22 – Brett Finch plays his 50th match for the club in a 26–8 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs. 22 August – Brett Finch announces the 2013 season will be his last in the NRL, retiring 16 seasons after making his debut with Canberra. Round 23 – In Bryan Norrie's 150th NRL match, Melbourne come from behind at half time to defeat the Newcastle Knights 23–10. Round 24 – Melbourne score 60 points for the second time in a month, inflicting a 64–4 win over the Parramatta Eels. Billy Slater scoring a hat trick, while Kevin Proctor made his 100th NRL appearance. Round 26 – The Storm win their final game of the regular season in Golden point extra time 23–22 against the Gold Coast Titans, with Cooper Cronk kicking the decisive field goal in the 88th minute from 41 metres out. Cameron Smith also scored his 1500th career points in the match. The result saw Melbourne finish third on the NRL ladder, after spending the entire season in the top four on the ladder. Qualifying final – South Sydney earn their first win over Melbourne since 2010, winning 20–10. The match at ANZ Stadium saw Souths jump out to a 14–0 lead at half time, before a Slater try got Melbourne on the board early in the second half. Another effort by Slater was denied by the video referee, before Souths scored again with little over ten minutes to play. Semi final – Newcastle upset Melbourne at AAMI Park 18–16 to end the Storm's season with straight sets defeats in the finals. It was the Knights first win at the venue and their first against Melbourne since 2009. Milestone games Round Player MilestoneRound 1 Slade Griffen NRL debut Tohu Harris Junior Moors Storm debut Lagi SetuRound 3 Ryan Hoffman 200th game Junior Sa'u Storm debutRound 5 Kenny Bromwich NRL debutRound 11 Jordan McLean NRL debutRound 13 Justin O'Neill 50th game Cameron Smith 250th gameRound 14 Mitch Garbutt NRL debutRound 15 Ben Hampton NRL debutRound 16 Tim Glasby NRL debutRound 21 Billy Slater 150th tryRound 22 Brett Finch 50th gameRound 23 Bryan Norrie 150th gameRound 24 Kevin Proctor 100th game Jerseys In 2013 the Storm jerseys were again made by Kooga. They created a new jersey design for 2013 which featured more navy blue and a more prominent and deeper chevron that integrated the sponsor's (Crown Casino) logo into the design, which featured purple lightning bolts for the first time. The secondary club colours of gold and white were removed and reduced respectively, so that the jersey was essentially half navy blue and half purple. The clash jersey was a white version of the home jersey.http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/2013-home-and-away-jersey-is-LIVE/66454 Melbourne Storm Home and Away jersey 2013 MelbourneStorm.com February 2013 12 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019144935/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/2013-home-and-away-jersey-is-LIVE/66454 19 October 2013 dead dmy-all Special World Club Challenge – Melbourne would wear a predominately white and purple jersey for the match against Leeds Rhinos, featuring a deep chevron containing a purple gradient design, with silver and gold highlights. Round 10 – Melbourne released a special jersey for the "Women of League" round match against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Storm-release-Women-in-League-Jersey/74016 Melbourne women of League jersey 2013 MelbourneStorm.com May 2013 11 May 2013 https://archive.today/20130627213812/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Storm-release-Women-in-League-Jersey/74016 27 June 2013 dead dmy-all The jersey consisted of navy blue and pink horizontal hoops. Round 13 – Storm wore a jersey to promote the Superman movie Man of Steel.http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Storm-Steel-themselves-for-No-Ordinary-Match/76153 Melbourne release the Man of Steel jersey MelbourneStorm.com May 2013 4 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130609041308/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Storm-Steel-themselves-for-No-Ordinary-Match/76153 9 June 2013 dead dmy-all The jerseys design is similar to that of the costume worn in the movie with the red Superman logo on the front. Round 14 – Storm wore a heritage jersey design, which was a replica of the original 1998 navy blue jersey.http://www.melbournestormshop.com.au/Storm/Jersey-3/2013-Storm-Heritage-Jersey-1504 Melbourne heritage jersey 2013 MelbourneStorm.com May 2013 16 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130622002206/http://www.melbournestormshop.com.au/Storm/Jersey-3/2013-Storm-Heritage-Jersey-1504 22 June 2013 dead dmy-all Round 17 – Dubbed the "Big Battle," for the home match against the Brisbane Broncos the Storm wore a mostly silver jersey design.https://auctiondesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&OrgID=1953 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021153605/https://auctiondesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&OrgID=1953 usurped 21 October 2012 Melbourne big battle jersey 2013 MelbourneStorm.com June 2013 Attendance averages 2013 Attendances https://afltables.com/rl/crowds/2013.html Rugby League Tables 14 June 2024 Total Matches Average Home 195,623 12 16,302 Away 228,628 12 19,057 All regular season games 424,311 24 17,680 Finals 41,258 2 20,629 All Games 465,569 26 17,907 Fixtures Pre Season Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference2 FebruaryTrialEastern Suburbs Tigers Gosch's Paddock, Melbourne284K Auva'a (2), T Harris, M Duffie, M Blair, J Sa'u, M Fonua http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Easts-Trial--Match-report/67826 Easts Trial Match Report Melbourne Storm 3 February 2013 3 February 2013 https://archive.today/20130219121545/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Easts-Trial--Match-report/67826 19 February 2013 dead dmy-all8 FebruaryTrialCanberra Raiders Simonds Stadium, Geelong840M Duffie, R Kennar http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Canberra-Trial--Match-report/68113 Canberra Trial Match Report Melbourne Storm 8 February 2013 12 February 2013 https://archive.today/20130403202032/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Canberra-Trial--Match-report/68113 3 April 2013 dead dmy-allhttp://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/full-list-nrl-2013-pre-season-trial-games-/ Full List of Pre Season Trial games Triple M January 2013 16 January 2013 21 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021052641/http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/full-list-nrl-2013-pre-season-trial-games-/ dead 2013 World Club Challenge scoreboard Regular season Result by round table b Round Ground H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/–/H/H/A/A/H/A/–/A/A/H/A/H/A/H Result W/W/W/W/W/W/W/L/L/D/W/B/W/W/L/L/W/L/B/L/W/W/W/W/L/W Position 4/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/3/3/2/2/2/2/2/3/3/3/3/4/4/4/3/3/4/3 Points 2p/4p/6p/8p/10p/12p/14p/14p/14p/15p/17p/19p/21p/23p/23p/23p/25p/25p/27p/27p/29p/31p/33p/35p/35p/37p 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#2013 Rugby League Tables – Melbourne 7 June 2024 6 May 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220506121129/https://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne_by.html#2013 dead – Golden Point extra time (pen) – Penalty try Date Rd Round Opponent Venue Result Mel. Melbourne score Opp. Opponent score Tries Goals Field goals Ref Reference10 March1St George-Illawarra DragonsAAMI Park, Melbourne3010J O'Neill (2), B Slater, G Widdop, M FonuaC Smith 5/5 Storm v Dragons https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-1/storm-v-dragons/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 10 March 201316 March2North Queensland Cowboys1300SMILES Stadium, Townsville3210W Chambers (2), C Cronk (2), R Hinchcliffe, R HoffmanC Smith 3/5, G Widdop 1/1 Cowboys v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-2/cowboys-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 16 March 201321 March3Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsAAMI Park, Melbourne2218R Hinchcliffe, M Duffie, M Fonua, L SetuC Smith 3/4 Storm v Bulldogs https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-3/storm-v-bulldogs/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 21 March 201329 March4Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, Brisbane 3226B Slater (3), M Duffie (2), J Sa'uC Smith 4/6 Broncos v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-4/broncos-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 29 March 20138 April5Wests TigersAAMI Park, Melbourne2612S Vave, M Fonua, C Cronk, S WaqaC Smith 4/4, G Widdop 1/1 Storm v Tigers https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-5/storm-v-wests-tigers/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 8 April 201313 April6South Sydney RabbitohsANZ Stadium, Sydney1710K Proctor, M Fonua, G WiddopC Smith 2/3C Cronk 1/1Rabbitohs v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-6/rabbitohs-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 13 April 201325 April7New Zealand WarriorsAAMI Park, Melbourne2818W Chambers (2), M Fonua, B Slater, S WaqaC Smith 4/5 Storm v Warriors https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-7/storm-v-warriors/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 25 April 20134 May8Canberra RaidersAAMI Park, Melbourne2024J Bromwich, B Slater, M Fonua, J O'NeillC Smith 2/4 Storm v Raiders https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-8/storm-v-raiders/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 4 May 201312 May9Penrith PanthersCentrebet Stadium, Penrith1012J Bromwich, S WaqaC Smith 1/2 Panthers v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-9/panthers-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 12 May 201320 May10Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesAAMI Park, MelbourneDraw1010M BlairC Smith 3/3 Storm v Sea Eagles https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-10/storm-v-sea-eagles/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 20 May 201325 May11Sydney RoostersAllianz Stadium, Sydney2618M Blair, W Chambers, J O'Neill, C SmithC Smith 5/6 Roosters v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-11/roosters-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 25 May 20131 June12Bye9 June13Cronulla SharksAAMI Park, Melbourne386M Blair, T Harris, R Hoffman, J O'Neill, K Proctor, B Slater, G WiddopC Smith 5/7 Storm v Sharks https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-13/storm-v-sharks/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 9 June 201316 June14Newcastle KnightsAAMI Park, Melbourne1614M Blair, B Slater, S WaqaC Smith 2/3 Storm v Knights https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-14/storm-v-knights/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 16 June 2013https://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/knights-make-storm-work-to-preserve-record-20130616-2oc68.html Knights make Storm work to preserve record The Age 16 June 201324 June15Gold Coast TitansSkilled Park, Gold Coast1218B Hampton (2)M Blair 1/1, G Widdop 1/1 Titans v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-15/titans-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 24 June 2013https://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/chance-to-shine-turns-sour-for-injured-widdop-20130624-2osyd.html Titans beat Storm 18–12 The Age 24 June 201329 June16Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval, Balmain422M BlairC Smith 0/1 Wests Tigers v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-16/wests-tigers-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 29 June 20135 July17Brisbane BroncosAAMI Park, Melbourne320M Blair (2), J Bromwich, R Hinchcliffe, J O'Neill, S WaqaC Smith 4/6 Storm v Broncos https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-17/storm-v-broncos/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 5 July 2013https://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/storm-blow-away-broncos-after-putting-their-bodies-on-the-line-20130705-2phvy.html Storm blow away Broncos after putting their bodies on the line The Age 5 July 201314 July18Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsANZ Stadium, Sydney039 Bulldogs v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-18/bulldogs-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 14 July 201320 July19ByeBye28 July20New Zealand WarriorsMt. Smart Stadium, Auckland2230J O'Neill, B Slater, M Blair, C CronkC Smith 3/4 Warriors v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-20/warriors-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 28 July 2013https://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/imperfect-storm-abate-as-warriors-threaten-top-eight-20130728-2qscp.html Imperfect Storm abate as Warriors threaten top eight The Age 28 July 20134 August21Canberra Raiders Canberra Stadium, Canberra684M Fonua (3), S Waqa (3), W Chambers (2), B Slater (2), T Harris, K ProctorC Smith 10/12C Smith 0/1Raiders v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-21/raiders-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 4 August 20139 August22South Sydney RabbitohsAAMI Park, Melbourne268W Chambers, K Bromwich, S Waqa, J O'NeillC Smith 5/7 Storm v Rabbitohs https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-22/storm-v-rabbitohs/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 9 August 2013https://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/fresh-blood-can-keep-souths-hopes-alive-20130809-2rntb.html Melbourne defeat Souths The Age 10 August 201318 August23Newcastle KnightsHunter Stadium, Newcastle2310J McLean, C Smith, B Slater, B NorrieC Smith 3/4C Cronk 1/1Knights v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-23/knights-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 18 August 201325 August24Parramatta EelsAAMI Park, Melbourne644B Slater (3), W Chambers (2), R Hoffman (2), M Blair, J Bromwich, K Bromwich, T GlasbyC Smith 10/11 Storm v Eels https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-24/storm-v-eels/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 25 August 201331 August25Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval, Manly828J O'Neill, S WaqaC Smith 0/2 Sea Eagles v Storm https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-25/sea-eagles-v-storm/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 31 August 20137 September26Gold Coast TitansAAMI Park, Melbourne2322B Slater (2), W Chambers, S WaqaC Smith 3/4C Cronk 1/5Storm v Titans https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2013/round-26/storm-v-titans/ NRL.com 6 June 2024 7 September 2013 Finals #eeeeee First Qualifying Final Friday, 13 September 19:45 AEST (UTC+10) South Sydney Rabbitohs South Sydney 16 20 – 10 14–0 6–10 Report Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 3Farrell 8Lima 26Luke 67 4Reynolds 10 pen 22 27 69 (4/4) 2Slater 54Chambers 72 1Smith 55 (1/2) ANZ Stadium, Sydney 21,609Honeysett Stuart History beckons Bunnies as Storm face sudden-death https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/history-beckons-bunnies-as-storm-face-suddendeath/news-story/3eef7f0ee9d2cfe1444c3e58cf4f07d8 14 September 2013 The Australian 2013-09-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20130914004103/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/history-beckons-bunnies-as-storm-face-sudden-death/story-fnca0von-1226718928435 subscription live 14 September 2013 Shayne Hayne & Jared Maxwell #eeeeee Second Semi Final Saturday, 21 September 19:45 AEST (UTC+10) Melbourne Storm Melbourne 16 16 – 18 4–12 12–6 Report Newcastle 16 Newcastle Knights 3Blair 27Waqa 48J Bromwich 66 2Smith 50 66 (2/3) 3Uate 22Houston 38Hilder 42 3Roberts 23 40 43 (3/3) AAMI Park, Melbourne 19,649http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/live-semi-final-melbourne-storm-host-newcastle-knights-in-sudden-death-clash/story-fni3fbgz-1226724403956 Newcastle Knights hang on for epic NRL semi final win over Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park The Daily Telegraph 22 September 2013 22 September 2013McDonald Margie https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-takes-melbourne-by-storm/news-story/b60e89dd27ba275743d601c002764a23 Newcastle takes Melbourne by Storm The Australian 21 September 2013 2013-09-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20130922094935/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-takes-melbourne-by-storm/story-fnca0von-1226724442425 subscription live 22 September 2013 Gerard Sutton and Ben Cummins Ladder 2013 NRL season 2013 Coaching staff Head coach: Craig Bellamy Assistant coaches: Kevin Walters & David Kidwell NRL Under 20s coach: Anthony Seibold Strength and Conditioning coach: Alex Corvo Head Physiotherapist: Tony Ayoub 2013 Squad As of 16 July 2013. 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.55AUSCameron Smith (c)HK2002AUS Melbourne Storm58AUSBilly SlaterFB2003AUS Melbourne Storm62AUSRyan HoffmanSR, LK2003AUS Melbourne Storm73AUSCooper CronkHB2004AUS Melbourne Storm97AUSWill ChambersCE2007AUS Queensland Reds105NZLKevin ProctorSR2008AUS Melbourne Storm110AUSRyan HinchcliffeSR2009AUS Canberra Raiders115AUSBrett FinchFE, HB2009ENG Wigan Warriors119NZLJesse BromwichPR2010AUS Melbourne Storm123AUSBryan NorriePR2010AUS Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks124NZLMatt DuffieWG, CE2010AUS Melbourne Storm125ENGGareth WiddopHB2010AUS Melbourne Storm127VANJustin O'NeillWG2010AUS Sydney Roosters134AUSMaurice BlairWG, CE2011AUS Penrith Panthers136FIJSisa WaqaCE, WG2011AUS Sydney Roosters139AUSSiosaia VavePR2012AUS Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks140AUSJason RylesPR2012AUS Sydney Roosters143TGAMahe FonuaCE2012AUS Melbourne Storm144NZLTohu HarrisSR2013AUS Melbourne Storm145SAMJunior MoorsPR, SR2013AUS Wests Tigers146SAMLagi SetuSR2013AUS Brisbane Broncosfn146 Setu played for the Brisbane Broncos in 2010, before leaving rugby league for missionary service.147NZLSlade GriffenHK2013AUS Melbourne Storm148SAMJunior Sa'uFB, WG2013AUS Newcastle Knights149NZLKenny BromwichPR, LK2013AUS Melbourne Storm150AUSJordan McLeanPR2013AUS Melbourne Storm151AUSMitch GarbuttPR, SR2013AUS Melbourne Storm152AUSBen HamptonHB2013AUS Melbourne Storm153AUSTim GlasbyPR2013AUS Melbourne Storm–SAMKirisome Auva'aWGYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm–AUSKurt MannFEYet to DebutAUS Newcastle Knights–AUSMatthew LodgePRYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm–AUSMatt McGahanHB, FEYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm–NZLDenny SolomonaFBYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm–SAMYoung TonumaipeaWG, FBYet to DebutAUS Melbourne Storm Player movement Losses Richie Fa'aoso to Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Michael Greenfield to Retirement Luke Kelly to Parramatta Eels Rory Kostjasyn to North Queensland Cowboys Jaiman Lowe to Retirement Todd Lowrie to New Zealand Warriors Sika Manu to Penrith Panthers Shea Moylan to Wynnum Manly Seagulls Dane Nielsen to New Zealand Warriors Gains Brett Finch from Wigan Warriors Kurt Mann from Newcastle Knights Junior Moors from Wests Tigers Junior Sa'u from Newcastle Knights Lagi Setu from Unattachedhttp://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Storm-builds-strong-front/63919 Storm builds strong front 2012-09-13 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120916104304/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Storm-builds-strong-front/63919 16 September 2012 dmy-allfn146 Representative honours List of Melbourne Storm representatives The following players have played a representative match in 2013. (C) = Captain Player All Stars Matchhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/teams-for-2013-all-stars-clash/story-e6frfgdx-1226555223259 Teams for 2013 All Stars clash Herald Sun February 2013 City Vs Country Anzac Test Pacific Test State of Origin 1 State of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 World Cuphttp://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/New-Zealand-confirm-2013-World-Cup-squad/85662 New Zealand Confirm 2013 World Cup Squad Melbourne Storm October 2013 9 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131009053549/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/New-Zealand-confirm-2013-World-Cup-squad/85662 9 October 2013 dead dmy-allhttp://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Fonua-and-Vave-named-for-Tonga/85671 Fonua and Vave named for Tonga Melbourne Storm October 2013 9 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131009053529/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Fonua-and-Vave-named-for-Tonga/85671 9 October 2013 dead dmy-allhttp://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Kangaroos-name-World-Cup-squad/85636 Kangaroos name World Cup Squad Melbourne Storm October 2013 9 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131009053543/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Kangaroos-name-World-Cup-squad/85636 9 October 2013 dead dmy-allhttp://www.nrl.com/harris-cut,-sbw-into-nz-world-cup-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/75032/default.aspx Harris cut SBW into NZ squad NRL.com October 2013 11 October 2013 9 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131011205844/http://www.nrl.com/harris-cut,-sbw-into-nz-world-cup-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/75032/default.aspx deadhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/24346719 Rugby League World Cup 2013: Burgess trio in England squad BBC October 2013http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Moors-and-Sau-earn-Samoa-selection/85781 Moor and Sau earn Samoan selection Melbourne Storm October 2013 15 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131015155316/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Moors-and-Sau-earn-Samoa-selection/85781 15 October 2013 dead dmy-all Jesse Bromwich New ZealandNew Zealand Cooper CronkAustralia Queensland QueenslandQueenslandAustralia Mahe Fonua TongaTonga Tohu HarrisNew Zealand Ryan HoffmanCity (C)New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales Junior Moors Samoa Justin O'Neill NRL All Stars Kevin ProctorNew Zealand Junior Sau SamoaSamoa Billy Slater AustraliaQueenslandQueenslandQueenslandAustralia Cameron Smith NRL All StarsAustralia (C)Queensland (C)Queensland (C)Queensland (C)Australia (C) Siosaia VaveTonga Sisa WaqaFiji Gareth WiddopEngland Statistics This table contains playing statistics for all Melbourne Storm players to have played in the 2013 NRL season. Statistics sources:http://stats.rleague.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2013_sc.html Rugby League Statistics rleague.com 8 February 2013 15 March 2013 27 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927161738/http://stats.rleague.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2013_sc.html deadRugby League Tables - Melbourne Point Scorers 2013 https://afltables.com/rl/teams/melbourne/melbourne2013_sc.html 7 June 2024 NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsMaurice Blair 18101fnGKBlair Goalkicking percentage 100% (1/1)042Jesse Bromwich 2660024Kenny Bromwich 91004Will Chambers 25120048Cooper Cronk 2340fnGKCronk Goalkicking percentage 0% (0/1)319Matt Duffie 430012Brett Finch 130000Mahe Fonua 1390036Mitch Garbutt 30000Tim Glasby 21004Slade Griffen 100000Ben Hampton 22008Tohu Harris 252008Ryan Hinchcliffe 2330012Ryan Hoffman 2440016Jordan McLean 141004Junior Moors 100000Bryan Norrie 251004Justin O'Neill 2190036Kevin Proctor 2330012Jason Ryles 240000Junior Sau 41004Lagi Setu 71004Billy Slater 24180072Cameron Smith rugby league, born 1983 23284fnGKSmith Goalkicking percentage 73.34% (84/113)0176Siosaia Vave 91004Sisa Waqa 22120048Gareth Widdop 1633fnGKWiddop Goalkicking percentage 100% (3/3)018 28 Players used – 109 88 3 615 Scorers Most points in a game: 20 Round 21 – Cameron Smith (10 goals) vs Canberra Raiders Round 24 – Cameron Smith (10 goals) vs Parramatta Eels Most tries in a game: 3 Round 4 – Billy Slater vs Brisbane Broncos Round 21 – Mahe Fonua vs Canberra Raiders Round 21 – Sisa Waqa vs Canberra Raiders Round 24 – Billy Slater vs Parramatta Eels Winning games Highest score in a winning game: 68 points Round 21 vs Canberra Raiders Lowest score in a winning game: 16 points Round 14 vs Newcastle Knights Greatest winning margin: 64 points Round 21 vs Canberra Raiders Greatest number of games won consecutively: 7 Rounds 1–7 Losing games Highest score in a losing game: 22 points Round 20 vs New Zealand Warriors Lowest score in a losing game: 0 points Round 18 vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Greatest losing margin: 39 points Round 18 vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 2 Rounds 8–9 Rounds 15–16 Rounds 18–20 Finals weeks 1–2 NRL Under-20s 2013 NRL Under-20s season In the sixth season of the NRL's NRL Under 20s now known as the Holden Cup, Anthony Seibold replaced Dean Pay as coach, with Pay moving to the Canberra Raiders as an assistant coach to Ricky Stuart. Melbourne again finished the regular season in 9th place on the ladder, meaning the club would not qualify for the finals for the second year in a row. A six match losing streak in the second half of the season proving costly. Kurt Mann (Queensland), Dean Britt and Matthew Lodge (NSW) would make the Under-20 State of Origin teams for the match played in April, with Lodge later featuring in the competition's team of the year chosen at prop forward. Ladder Statistics Source:https://18thman.com/teams/melbourne-storm/seasons/nyc2013/ 2013 Melbourne Storm NYC 18thman.com 22 October 2016 21 June 2024 Scorers Most points in a game: 20 points Round 14 – Matt McGahan (2 tries, 6 goals) vs Newcastle Knights Most tries in a game: 4 Round 13 – Denny Solomona vs Cronulla Sharks Most points (season): 148 Matt McGahan (8 tries, 58 goals) Most tries (season): 20 Dane Chang Winning games Highest score in a winning game: 36 points Round 1 vs St George Illawarra Dragons Round 14 vs Newcastle Knights Lowest score in a winning game: 24 points Round 5 vs Wests Tigers Round 15 vs Gold Coast Titans Greatest winning margin: 28 points Round 14 vs Newcastle Knights Greatest number of games won consecutively: 4 Round 3 – Round 6 Losing games Highest score in a losing game: 28 points Round 22 vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Lowest score in a losing game: 6 points Round 9 vs Penrith Panthers Greatest losing margin: 34 points Round 8 vs Canberra Raiders Greatest number of games lost consecutively: 6 Round 16 – Round 22 Feeder clubs Melbourne continued their relationships with both the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Easts Tigers to send any reserve players to play in their respective state cup competitions. In the New South Wales Cup, Cronulla were coached by Tony Herman, and finished the regular season in first position. After losing their first final against the fourth-placed Windsor Wolves, the Sharks would regroup to win an elimination semi-final against the Newtown Jets, and qualify for the Grand Final by defeating the North Sydney Bears. Cronulla would win their first premiership in any competition for 17 years, winning the Grand Final against the Windsor Wolves. Four Melbourne contracted players: Kirisome Auva'a, Young Tonumaipea, Siosaia Vave, and Junior Moors were all members of the premiership team. 2013 New South Wales Cup Pos PositionTeam Pld Games played W Won D Drawn L Lost B Byes PF Points for (total points scored) PA Points against (total points conceded) PD Points difference (points scored minus points conceded) Pts Competition points1 Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks(P)2419142695332+36343 scoreboard In the Queensland Cup, Easts Tigers under new coach Craig Ingebrigtsen, finished in third position to qualify for the finals. The Tigers would qualify for their third Queensland Cup Grand Final after defeating second-placed Mackay Cutters in a qualifying final, progressing through the Grand Final after defeating minor premiers Northern Pride in a major semi final at Barlow Park in Cairns. In the Grand Final, the Tigers took on Mackay at North Ipswich Reserve. The Tigers would score first through the Storm's Junior Sa'u and would go to half time leading 14–10 thanks to Sa'u second try just before the break. The Cutters would take the lead in the second half, until Mitch Garbutt's converted try levelled the scores with ten minutes remaining. The Cutters would retake the lead with a field goal in the 74th minute, scoring a try in the 79th minute to seal victory.Cutters win maiden Intrust Super Cup title https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2013/09/29/cutters-win-maiden-intrust-super-cup-title/ qrl.com.au 5 July 2024 29 September 2013 Easts Tigers halfback Cody Walker won the competition's best and fairest award ahead of joining the Storm in 2014. 2013 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 points3Easts Tigers 16 Easts Tigers2213 0 9 2 628 371 +257 30 scoreboard Awards Trophy Cabinet 2013 World Club Challenge Trophy Melbourne Storm Awards Night Held at Peninsula Docklands on Friday 11 October 2013.Melbourne Storm 2013 Awards - Star hooker Cameron Smith Named https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/star-hooker-cameron-smith-named-melbourne-storm-player-of-the-year-for-sixth-time/news-story/d4bb1f6370897824fff9ac68fe60ebc0 March 2018Smith wins sixth Player of the Year award http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Smith-wins-sixth-Player-of-the-Year-award/85878 melbournestorm.com.au 14 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017193527/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Smith-wins-sixth-Player-of-the-Year-award/85878 17 October 2013 11 October 2013 Melbourne Storm Player of the Year: Cameron Smith Melbourne Storm Rookie of the Year: Tohu Harris Members' Player of Year: Cameron Smith Melbourne Storm Most Improved: Kenny Bromwich Melbourne Storm Best Back: Cooper Cronk Melbourne Storm Best Forward: Jesse Bromwich Darren Bell Medal U20s Player of Year: Pride Petterson-Robati Greg Brentnall Young Achiever’s Award: Brandon Manase U20s Best Back: Dane Chang U20s Best Forward: Christian Welch Mick Moore Club Person of the Year: Ross Patison Life Member Inductees: Ryan Hoffman & Tony Devers Best try: Will Chambers Dally M Awards Night The NRL Dally M Awards were held on 1 October 2013.http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2013/10/dally-m-medal-awards-winners-list-wags-gallery-and-more/ Dally M awards 2013 Triple M 1 October 2013 Dally M Medal: Cooper Cronk Dally M Captain of the Year: Cameron Smith Dally M Representative Player of the Year: Cameron Smith Dally M Hooker of the Year: Cameron Smith Dally M Halfback of the Year: Cooper Cronk RLPA Awards Night RLPA Australia Representative Player of the Year: Cameron Smith NRL Academic Player of the Year: Bryan Norrie Additional Awards World Club Challenge Medal: Cooper Cronk QRL Ron McAuliffe Medal: Cameron Smith Petero Civoniceva Medal: Cody Walker Notes References 30em 2013 Category:2013 NRL season by club Category:2013 in sport in Melbourne