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2013 Melbourne Storm Season
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 NRL's 2012 Telstra Premiership 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. Coop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 NRL Season
The 2013 NRL season was the 106th season of professional rugby league club competition in Australia. The National Rugby League's main competition, named the 2013 Telstra Premiership after major sponsors Telstra Corporation, was contested by sixteen teams during the regular season, which lasted from March to September, and resulted in the top eight finishing teams, who went on to contest the finals. The season culminated in the Grand Final, in which the Sydney Roosters defeated the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 26-18 to win their first NRL premiership since 2002. The NRL season started with the 2013 NRL All Stars match, which was played in February. The 2013 Holden Cup, the NRL's Under-20s competition, also took place alongside the Premiership, with most matches held before the first grade competition. The Parramatta Eels picked up the wooden spoon for the second consecutive season after winning only five matches for the season. Season summary Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks supplement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ANZAC Day
, image = Dawn service gnangarra 03.jpg , caption = Anzac Day Dawn Service at Kings Park, Western Australia, 25 April 2009, 94th anniversary. , observedby = Australia Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Cook Islands New Zealand Niue Norfolk Island Tokelau Tonga , duration = 1 day , frequency = Annual , scheduling = same day each year , date = 25 April , observances = Dawn services, commemorative marches, remembrance services , type = historical , longtype = Commemorative, patriotic, historic , significance = National day of remembrance and first landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli , relatedto = Remembrance Day Anzac Day () is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April eac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin O'Neill
Justin O'Neill (born 4 April 1991) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League, NRL and Australia national rugby league team, Australia at international level. He represented the NRL All Stars team, NRL All Stars and Queensland rugby league team, Queensland in the State of Origin series and won premierships with the Storm in 2012 NRL Grand Final, 2012 and the Cowboys in 2015 NRL Grand Final, 2015. Background O'Neill was born in Warwick, Queensland, Australia, and is of Ni-Vanuatu descent through his mother. He attended The Cathedral School, Townsville, The Cathedral School in Townsville, Queensland, He played his junior football for the Hughenden, Queensland#Sport, Hughenden Hawks and Townsville Blackhawks, Townsville Brothers, before being signed by the Melbourne Storm. As a child, O'Neill held the Australian under-15 long jump record with a mark of 7.60m. Playing ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan McLean
Jordan McLean (born 8 October 1991) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australia national rugby league team, Australia at international level. He has previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL and was a member of the Melbourne Storm, Storm's 2017 NRL Grand Final winning team. McLean was also part of Australian Kangaroos, Australia's 2017 Rugby League World Cup winning side and has played at representative level for Country New South Wales rugby league team, NSW Country, World All Stars and the Prime Minister's XIII. Background McLean was born in Sydney, New South Wales and is of Māori people, Māori descent. Jordan played his junior rugby league for the Young Cherrypickers and attended Young, New South Wales, Young High School before being signed by the Canberra Raiders. Playing career Early career In 2007, McLean played for the Canberra Raiders Harold Matth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Bromwich
Kenneath Bromwich (born 22 September 1991) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League (NRL), and New Zealand at international level. He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League and New Zealand Māori at representative level. He is a dual NRL premiership winning player of 2017 and 2020. Early life Bromwich was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He moved to Melbourne, Australia, and was educated at Hallam Secondary College. His older brother, Jesse Bromwich, also plays for New Zealand and the Melbourne Storm. Originally a Manurewa Marlins junior in New Zealand, Kenny was signed to play for Melbourne Storm SG Ball team. Bromwich then graduated onto play for the Melbourne Storm Toyota Cup (Under-20s) team in 2009, 2010 and 2011. He captained the team in 2011 and also was chosen in the 2011 Toyota Cup team of the year. He has also made appearances for the Easts Tiger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Sa'u
Tafeaga Junior Sa'u (born 18 April 1987) is a professional New Zealand and Samoan rugby league player who plays as a for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR). He also plays for the Keighley Cougars in RFL League 1. He previously played for New Zealand national rugby league team, New Zealand and Samoa national rugby league team, Samoa at the international level. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights and the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League, NRL, the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Super League. He spent time in 2019 on loan from Salford Red Devils, Salford at Wakefield Trinity in the Super League. Sa'u has also played rugby union for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States. Background Sa'u was born in Auckland, New Zealand to Samoan parents from Lauli'i and Apolima. He played his junior football for Logan Brothers Rugby League Football Club, Logan Brothers in Queensland, Australia be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Hoffman
Ryan Hoffman (born 26 January 1984) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for Melbourne Storm and the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League, and the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, as a . Early life Hoffman was born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. His father, Jay Hoffman (rugby league), Jay Hoffman, played professional football for the Canberra Raiders, representing Queensland rugby league team, Queensland in the pre-State of Origin series, Origin era. Hoffman attended the renowned rugby league school St Gregory's College, Campbelltown, St Gregory's College in Campbelltown, New South Wales. Club career Melbourne Storm (2003–2010) Hoffman started his NRL career with the Melbourne Storm in 2003. In 2006, his improving form led to him being selected for the New South Wales City rugby league team, New South Wales City Origin side for the first time. It also earned him the Storm's ''F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagi Setu
Lagi Setu (born 25 February 1988) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer. In rugby league he primarily plays or . Early life Born in Auckland, New Zealand. Setus’ family moved to Ipswich, Queensland, where he was educated at Ipswich Grammar School. He played his junior football in Ipswich Jets, also playing rugby union, before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Playing career He played for the Dragons' Premier League reserve-grade team in 2006. In round 2 of the 2007 NRL season he made his NRL debut for St. George Illawarra against the Newcastle Knights. In 2008, Setu played twenty games for St. George's Toyota Cup team, scoring 1 try. On 31 July 2008, Setu signed a contract with the Brisbane Broncos starting in 2009. Setu played 21 games for Brisbane in the 2009 NRL season as the club reached the preliminary final but were defeated 40-10 by Melbourne. In 2010, Setu announced he would be leaving the Brisbane Broncos to serve a two-year mission ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Moors
Junior Moors (born 30 July 1986) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship. He previously played for the Penrith Panthers, Wests Tigers and the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. Background Moors was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and moved to Australia and was educated at Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown. Moors played his junior football for Cambridge Park RLFC before being signed by the Penrith Panthers. He played for the Panthers' Premier League reserve-grade team in 2006. Club career Penrith Panthers In Round 1 of the 2007 NRL season he made his NRL debut for the Panthers against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. In a 2009 pre-season trial, Moors suffered a broken ankle which stopped him from playing first-grade that season. Wests Tigers In September 2009, Moors signed a one-year contract with the Wests Tigers starting in 2010, with the Tigers having an option to extend his contract for a furthe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tohu Harris
Tohu Harris (born 7 January 1992) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and forward and captains the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, and New Zealand and the New Zealand Māori at international level. He previously played for the Melbourne Storm with whom he won the 2017 NRL Grand Final. Background Harris was born in Hastings, New Zealand, and is of Maori descent. Harris played his junior football for the Tamatea rugby union club and attended Hastings Boys' High School before being signed by the Melbourne Storm. In 2007, Harris played for the New Zealand U15's team. Harris played for the Storm's NYC team from 2010 to 2012, scoring 25 tries in 49 games. Playing career 2013 Harris played as a and scored a try in the Melbourne Storm's 2013 World Club Challenge 18-14 win over the Leeds Rhinos. In Round 1 of the 2013 NRL season, Harris made his NRL debut for the Storm against the St. George Illawarra Dragons at second-row in the 30-10 win at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slade Griffen
Slade Griffin (born 17 January 1991), is a former New Zealand international rugby league footballer. His positions were and . He is currently the head coach of the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL Women's Premiership. He previously played for the Melbourne Storm and the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL). He won the 2017 NRL Grand Final with Melbourne. He played 1 game for the New Zealand kiwis before suffering a career ending knee injury the following weekend. Early life Born in Glen Innes, Australia, Griffin grew up in Greymouth, New Zealand. He was educated at Greymouth High School. Griffin played his junior rugby league for the Cobden-Kohinoor Keas, before being signed by the Melbourne Storm. Playing career Early career From 2009 to 2011, Griffin played for the Melbourne Storm's NYC team, scoring 13 tries in 46 appearances, before graduating to the Storm's New South Wales Cup team, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 2012. In a 2012 pre-season trial match, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Coast Titans
The Gold Coast Titans are a professional rugby league football club, based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The club competes in the National Rugby League (NRL), Australia and New Zealand's national rugby league club competition. The club commenced its inaugural season on 18 March 2007 and since 2008, the Titans have played their home games at Robina Stadium in Robina, Queensland. The Titans are the second top-level rugby league club to have been based on the Gold Coast, the first being the ill-fated Gold Coast-Tweed Giants / Gold Coast Seagulls / Gold Coast Chargers, which existed from 1988 to 1998. History Formation The beginnings of a Gold Coast team's bid to return to the National Rugby League began when the Australian Rugby League decided to remove the financially successful Gold Coast Chargers from the National Rugby League at the end of the 1998 Season. The ARL wanted to have a second major team based in Brisbane and believed the best way to achieve th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
