The Melbourne Rugby League, (currently the Storm Premiership for branding reasons), is a

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football competition located in

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, Australia and run by

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. As of the 2022 season, there are currently 17 competing teams across the varying age groups who are affiliated with the

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junior system.

Clubs

Melbourne Rugby League Clubs

Defunct Clubs

Mens First Grade Premiers

Since the commencement of the competition in 1952, the St Kilda Saints RLC have won the most premierships (10) over all, however, of the current clubs, the most premierships have been won by Altona Roosters (8).

Women's First Grade Premiers

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(2).

Notable Juniors

Altona Roosters *

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* Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

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* Francis Tualau *

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Northern Thunder *

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* Richard Kennar Waverley Oakleigh Panthers *

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Sunbury Tigers * Dean Ieremia * Fonua Pole Casey Warriors * Connor Donehue *

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References

External links

The Victorian Rugby League
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