Storm strengthen jnr pathways

[Perth Red]

Storm path strengthened for Victorian Players

Victoria’s elite male rugby league players will have the opportunity to play in Storm colours next season with the newly announced Melbourne Storm junior representative teams.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

 

[This Year?]

Long overdue but great to see it happening. Will only strengthen the game in Victoria and hopefully expands into the other southern states.

 

[RedVee_8]

Hope it works.

 

[ALX25]

Storm Academy Squad
Sheldon Diaz: 19. Front-row. From Melbourne, Vic
Matt Hill: 18. Fullback. Originally: Kununurra, NT. From St Brendans College, Yeppoon
Angus Hinchey: 18. Back-rower. From Brisbane
Mitchell Jennings: 18. Centre. From Sunshine Coast
Poasi Manu: 20. Back-rower. From Brisbane
Jared Nauma: 20. Back-rower. From Melbourne, Vic
K-Ci Newton-Whare: 18. Front-rower. Originally: Christchuch, NZ. From Gold Coast
Suliasi Prescott: 18. Hooker. From Melbourne, Vic
Keagan Russell-Smith: 19. Halfback. From Penrith, NSW
Gabriel Satrick: 18. Hooker. Originally: Yarrabah, Qld. From Ipswich High
Karauria Stokes-Mauahara: 18. Fullback. Originally: NZ. From Keebra Park, Gold Coast
Coby Williamson: 19. Centre. Originally: Emerald, Qld. From St Brendans College, Yeppoon

See: https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/2022/12/06/storm-looks-to-the-future-with-academy-launch/

 

[Centy Coast]

Do the Storm have any local born and bred Victorian players currently in their NRL Squad ?.
After 25 years you’d expect a few in there by now, wouldn’t you ?.

 

[ALX25]

Do the Storm have any local born and bred Victorian players currently in their NRL Squad ?.
After 25 years you’d expect a few in there by now, wouldn’t you ?.

Young Tonumaipea, Sua Faalogo & Dean Ieremia.

 

[Pneuma]

Do the Storm have any local born and bred Victorian players currently in their NRL Squad ?.
After 25 years you’d expect a few in there by now, wouldn’t you ?.

Storm path strengthened for Victorian Players

Victoria’s elite male rugby league players will have the opportunity to play in Storm colours next season with the newly announced Melbourne Storm junior representative teams.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

Their pathway teams have plenty of Victorians. The growth is real.

 

[ALX25]

Queensland U19
4. Mitchell Jennings Melbourne Storm
6. Stanley Huen Melbourne Storm
12. Angus Hinchey Melbourne Storm
14. Gabriel Satrick Melbourne Storm

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2023/07/03/queensland-under-19-team-named/

 

[ALX25]

Storm kicks off Sunny Coast Pathway

Melbourne Storm has officially launched its new elite development program in Queensland, the Sunshine Coast Academy.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

 

[ALX25]

Matt Hill granted release

Melbourne Storm has released Jersey Flegg squad member Matt Hill from his contract to allow him to take up an opportunity with AFL club Hawthorn.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

 

[RL The greatest game]

Does anybody know how many juniors the Storm have signed from the Rebels, if any since the demise of the Rebels?

 

[ALX25]

Does anybody know how many juniors the Storm have signed from the Rebels, if any since the demise of the Rebels?

A good query. Will have to wait for the announcement of their HM/SG Ball/Jersey Flegg sides.

 

[ALX25]

More local players and staff join Storm Pathways

Melbourne Storm’s three pathways teams have started training this month for their 2025 season with three ex-Storm NRL players and a talented group of Victorian coaches helping to guide them along the way.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

 

[ALX25]

Does anybody know how many juniors the Storm have signed from the Rebels, if any since the demise of the Rebels?

I think I can count three (Bolded).

2025 Melbourne Storm Pathways Squads
Harold Matthews Squad
Ah Leong Punefu, Aidan Ilaoa, Alphonzo Kereti, Anaias Jones-Teao, Archie Wyley, Atticus Buchanan, Autaia Rakatairi-Te Whaiti, Carlos Faaofo-Taula , Dylan Simanao, Emmanuel Walker, Ezrah Lealifano, Harlen Smith, Harrison Plummer, Hunter Stokie, Jactin Samaeli, James Etena Tokuma, Jaxon Leota, Jayden Matatumua, Jeriah Papatua, Laauli Avene, Levi Kanongataa, Mahonri Ormsby-Hopa, Malachai Taupau, Marceilus Povey, Mason Matafeo, Max Tokava, Mika Tauese, Noah Sale, Palu Tauelangi, Sale-Zion Tunumafono, Santino Antonio, Sefita Tauali'i, Sione Lasi Ata, Tanae Tawha, Teipaina William, Texas Esera-Saluni, Vaiolini Petelo, Vaolo Luatua, Willis Te'o, Wivenshalom Tyrell

SG Ball Squad
Alipate Vaka, Alize Clarke, Amare Milford, Amaziah Murgha, Ben Stringer, Burnham Salesa, Chae Sinclair, Charbel Kheirallah, David Tuariki, Deacon King, Ed Lyons, Elijah Po Ching, Ezekiel Taupau, Ezekiel Tausilli, Frank Howarth, Ivana Tuafuti, Izaac Batey, Jaden Ninda, Jai Bowden, Jake Lane, Jethro Scanlan, Jordan Hamlin, Joseph Vela, Kobi Floro, Kyu Fiaui, Lockyer Azile-Foliola, Lucas Hinchey, Matt Kereti, Micah Warena, Phoenix Woods, Riley Brannock, Ronnic Starkey, Victory Isaako, Waka Hammond, Zarius Matavao, Zeph Faumuina

NSW: 5
NZ: 2
QLD: 8
VIC: 21

Jersey Flegg Squad
Barney Litidamu, Ben Kilifi, Billy Arena, Billy McNickle, Blake Kehl, Chase Paterson, Cooper Clarke, Daniel Wilson, Dela Cruz Ripley, Dillon Vaogo, Dylan Brettle, Dylan Gallagher, Eli Morris, Ethan Van Gelderen, Hudson Brown, Hugo Peel, Ioane Lui, Jak Goulding, Jerry Musu, Jesse Eljuga, Jordan Blundell, Josiah Neli, K-Ci Whare, Keaton Stutt, Klay Tancred, Kobi Heurea, Kynan Toomey, Liam Nebauer, Liam Williams, Luke Cesari, Luke Keppie, Malachi Vaeau, Markkuz Ofanoa, Nic Stonestreet, Nisi Fauonuku, Philip Telea, Preston Conn, Siulagi Pio, Suli Pole, Suli Prescott, Talas Abell, Terrence Lafai, Tyrell Hopkins, Zayvian Langkilde-Fale

NSW: 18
NT: 1
NZ: 3*
QLD: 8
VIC: 12
?: 2

 

[titoelcolombiano]

"the Harold Matthews squad for 2025 entirely made up of Victorian players drawn from junior clubs across Melbourne"

More local players and staff join Storm Pathways

Melbourne Storm’s three pathways teams have started training this month for their 2025 season with three ex-Storm NRL players and a talented group of Victorian coaches helping to guide them along the way.

www.melbournestorm.com.au