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Surging Storm break NRL membership record (Zero Tackle)

The Melbourne Storm have set a remarkable record in becoming the first ever NRL club to crack 40000 members in a single season.

To celebrate, Melbourne is putting on a host of events and deals for their final home game at AAMI Park against the The final tally comes in at 40,122 and is over 13 000 more members than the club had last season, and even more impressively, over double the 17,000 they had signed up in 2016. “Overall we have experienced growth of 45% year-on-year which is unprecedented for Storm and we will push on to build that figure even more over the next two rounds and the finals series.

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$10m threat Storm must accept in 'extremely difficult' Munster chase ... (Fox Sports)

m threat Storm must accept in 'extremely difficult' Munster chase as 'one-club' dream revealed.

[Storm presented the dual-premiership winner with a competitive offer.](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-cameron-munster-contract-melbourne-storm-extension-offer-update-dolphins-who-will-munster-sign-with/news-story/b9a08ec9594e69a83ba4fcdee1bed77d) but could a homecoming be on?](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-transfer-centre-manly-farewell-four-players-martin-taupau-kieran-foran-dylan-walker-transfers-contracts/news-story/3979f4aa52260608dd42372e81ed26d4) [Verdict on NRL’s contenders, pretenders, ‘scary’ Panthers truth sinks in](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-nathan-cleary-return-penrith-panthers-north-queensland-cowboys-top-eight-who-will-make-the-finals-brisbane-broncos-patrick-carrigan/news-story/171671b7229f9b243bf5d39fca12702d) [ Latrell’s ultimatum after Bennett confirms interest](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-latrell-mitchell-contract-updates-dolphins-offer-wayne-bennett-south-sydney-rabbitohs-cameron-munster/news-story/5a87735cc816bde321afb3449f8425c6) [Rugby convert’s message to Bellamy; 130kg tank can’t be stopped](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-reserve-grade-wrap-nsw-cup-queensland-cup-stats-standouts-tyrell-sloan-dragons-toby-sexton-enari-tuala-knights-franklin-pele-sharks/news-story/55bd3def3b700a68d2cc3b3cea77ccd8) [“He’s a much-loved player, he’s a respected player in our organisation and we hope he can finish his career with us and finish it with more success.”](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-ricky-stuart-ban-fine-weakgutted-dog-canberra-raiders-reaction-paul-kent/news-story/db93064148cee917298873e9f9be2009) [Payne Haas handed $1m reality check as Broncos’ big problem laid bare](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-brisbane-broncos-news-payne-haas-contractl-finals-preview-nrl-360-patrick-carrigan-suspension-injuries-kevin-walters/news-story/500791b82f72e32a106c732a5e420010) [Tamou’s Tigers career not over yet after win at judiciary](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-james-tamou-suspension-judiciary-hearing-result-wests-tigers-onegame-ban-ref-spray/news-story/992194016408bdc8f6ca2de501e56ac4) [Storm up ante with ‘impressive’ Munster offer amid Dolphins ‘pressure’](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-cameron-munster-contract-melbourne-storm-extension-offer-update-dolphins-who-will-munster-sign-with/news-story/b9a08ec9594e69a83ba4fcdee1bed77d) [Tigers say stars will be ‘moved’. These players could be in the firing line](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/sheens-just-declared-tigers-stars-will-be-moved-on-these-players-could-be-in-the-firing-line/news-story/7c781bd44ffc4f043db7ecfb0b76c9ba) [Panthers star’s shock return as Cowboys make big switch; Young bunny axed](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-team-tips-round-24-ins-and-outs-injuries-tom-dearden-cowboys-kurt-capewell-broncos-moses-mybe-andrew-mcculloch-francis-molo-dragons-panthers-roosters/news-story/c273e84753fee5058df699a05ab6aece) [Smith’s $200k sacrifice as Storm star repays team ahead of Roosters switch](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-brandon-smith-melbourne-storm-vs-sydney-roosters-round-24-contract/news-story/d222c6fcd949f0f757f6228404dca254)

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Storm “hopeful” upgraded offer convinces Munster to remain in ... (SEN)

The Melbourne Storm are confident in securing the signature of superstar Cameron Munster after putting forward a new contract offer to the 27-year-old on ...

“He’s a much-loved player, he’s a respected player in our organisation and we hope he can finish his career with us and finish it with more success.” “For Cameron, he’s a Queenslander, but he still gets the opportunity to represent his state in State of Origin and we hope that’s enough for him, and he can continue his career down here in Melbourne. “I know he wants to be a one-club player and I know that he loves Melbourne, we’re hopeful that offer is enough for him to stay, and we can sign him on long-term and he can become that one-club player.”

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How Smith won back Storm trust as $200k Roosters salary sacrifice ... (Fox Sports)

How Smith won back Storm trust as $200k Roosters salary sacrifice revealed.

They kind of took that away from me and it sucks. [Tamou’s Tigers career not over yet after win at judiciary](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-james-tamou-suspension-judiciary-hearing-result-wests-tigers-onegame-ban-ref-spray/news-story/992194016408bdc8f6ca2de501e56ac4) [ “That was handled at the time and I thought it was handled really well by him,” Ponissi told the Herald.](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-ricky-stuart-ban-fine-weakgutted-dog-canberra-raiders-reaction-paul-kent/news-story/db93064148cee917298873e9f9be2009) [ Latrell’s ultimatum after Bennett confirms interest](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-latrell-mitchell-contract-updates-dolphins-offer-wayne-bennett-south-sydney-rabbitohs-cameron-munster/news-story/5a87735cc816bde321afb3449f8425c6) These players could be in the firing line](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/sheens-just-declared-tigers-stars-will-be-moved-on-these-players-could-be-in-the-firing-line/news-story/7c781bd44ffc4f043db7ecfb0b76c9ba) [Tigers say stars will be ‘moved’. [Storm up ante with ‘impressive’ Munster offer amid Dolphins ‘pressure’](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-cameron-munster-contract-melbourne-storm-extension-offer-update-dolphins-who-will-munster-sign-with/news-story/b9a08ec9594e69a83ba4fcdee1bed77d) [Sign up now!!](https://www.foxsports.com.au/newsletter-sign-up?utm_source=NRLArticle&utm_medium=TextLink&utm_campaign=signup) [Panthers star’s shock return as Cowboys make big switch; Young bunny axed](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-team-tips-round-24-ins-and-outs-injuries-tom-dearden-cowboys-kurt-capewell-broncos-moses-mybe-andrew-mcculloch-francis-molo-dragons-panthers-roosters/news-story/c273e84753fee5058df699a05ab6aece) Smith has been a man possessed since his return and looks focused on repaying his team in their charge for one last premiership before he leaves and they will get a good gauge of where they are at against his future club the Roosters on Friday night. “The thing that was stressed to him though was, ‘You apologise with your actions’, and to be fair he said that too.” [Start your free trial now >](https://servedby.flashtalking.com/click/7/147292;5439998;50126;211;0/?ft_width=1&ft_height=1&gdpr=&gdpr_consent=&us_privacy=&url=https://kayosports.com.au?marketing=nrl&extcamp=fsaeditoriallinkleague-edt-fsp-lnk-awr-grc-nrl-kyo&channel=fsa&campaign=launch&voucher=) [VIEW ALL SCORES](//foxsports.com.au/score-centre/nrl/nrl-premiership) [The Sydney Morning Herald](https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bread-and-cheese-how-smith-made-amends-with-storm-ahead-of-six-figure-roosters-sacrifice-20220823-p5bbzt.html) reported Smith’s hefty salary sacrifice amid a tumultuous final year at the Storm, which has left him trying to repay his teammates on the field before leaving for the Tricolours.

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"In the ballpark": Storm revise offer for Munster as fight continues (Zero Tackle)

The Melbourne Storm are desperate to keep Cameron Munster beyond the end of 2023 and have revised their offer for the star to sign a new contract.

we had a really positive and productive meeting, which was really good. It's understood the offer for Munster is around $800,000 per season, while Anasta has also previously revealed Munster has between three and four clubs outside of the Storm who have already expressed interest in his services for 2023 and beyond. It's well-known that Munster's preference is to remain in Melbourne and Anasta has previously confirmed that Munster would accept "unders" to remain in the Victorian capital. “It went really well... [Melbourne Storm](https://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/teams/melbourne-storm/) are desperate to keep [Cameron Munster](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/cameron-munster/) beyond the end of 2023 and have revised their offer for the star to sign a new contract. [Braith Anasta](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/braith-anasta/) revealed Munster was "likely" to hit the open market from November 1 with the Storm's offer not anywhere near that of the Dolphins.

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Cheese off: Storm star's unfinished business before move to rivals (Zero Tackle)

While the opportunity to start at number nine was a telling factor in Brandon Smith's impending move to the Sydney Roosters, the Sydney Morning Herald has ...

He’s doubled his average running metres since his return and has tripled the number of tackles he breaks. Melbourne have won their last five games against the Tri-colours. The game kicks off at 7.55pm (AEST) this Friday. “It was very different to pre-season when you’ve got your mates to drag you through it. He also drew the ire of the club hierarchy for his public comments about the Storm as he went to market. But in the meantime, Smith is being driven by a desire to repay the club that handed him his NRL debut in 2017 after a constant cycle of controversy that has plagued his final season in the Victorian capital.

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Brandon Smith, Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters, Round 24 ... (Webringnet)

Outgoing Storm star Brandon Smith had $200000 in pocket when he signed with the Roosters, revealed earlier than the conflict between his present and future.

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Jennings back for 2023 (Melbourne Storm)

Storm outside back George Jennings will make his return from injury in the purple jersey next year after signing on with the Club for the 2023 season.

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Victoria's own remains in purple (Melbourne Storm)

After enjoying a breakout season in 2021 followed by more regular first-grade football this season, Victorian born and raised prospect Dean Ieremia will ...

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From train and trial to Top 30 (Melbourne Storm)

Grant Anderson will join the Melbourne Storm top 30 squad for the first time on a one-year deal in 2023.

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Nikorima commits for 2023 (Melbourne Storm)

Following a strong season with feeder side Brisbane Tigers in Queensland's Hostplus Cup, Jayden Nikorima has committed to Storm for 2023.

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Storm sign up backline quintet (Melbourne Storm)

Five members of Melbourne Storm's 2022 backline have received contract extensions, highlighted by the elevation of two players to the club's NRL top 30 ...

Nikorima ended a six-year absence from the NRL when he made his debut for Storm against Manly in Round 16 and has enjoyed a fine season with the Brisbane Tigers in the Hostplus Cup in Queensland. Ieremia, a Sunbury Tigers junior who made his way through to the NRL via Storm’s development pathway, has played 21 NRL matches across the past two seasons and was named the club’s Rookie of the Year in 2021. Now with 54 NRL games on his record, Jennings, unfortunately, had his 2022 campaign curtailed by a torn ACL suffered in the round one victory against Wests Tigers and has been working hard on his rehabilitation to get ready for the 2023 pre-season.

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Seve locked in until 2024 (Melbourne Storm)

Marion Seve, who has started in the No.3 jersey for Storm in 11 games this season, has been promoted from the development list to the top 30 squad for the ...

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'Munster not included' in Storm signing blitz (Wide World of Sports)

Melbourne Storm fans had hoped that the speculation around superstar Cameron Munster was over - but it's fa...

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LIVE: Storm set to announce five signings in five hours (Zero Tackle)

The Melbourne Storm are set to be in for a busy afternoon, with five signings to be announced over the course of five hours.

Jennings has played 54 career games, playing at the Panthers, Eels and Warriors prior to joining the Storm. [Joe Chan](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/joe-chan/), [Eliesa Katoa](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/eliesa-katoa/) and [Tariq Sims](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/tariq-sims/) will join the club for 2023, however, [Jesse Bromwich](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/jesse-bromwich/), [Kenneath Bromwich](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/kenneath-bromwich/), [Felise Kaufusi](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/felise-kaufusi/) and [Brandon Smith](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/brandon-smith/) have all been confirmed as departures. [George Jennings](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/george-jennings/) on a one-year extension for the 2023 season. [Wests Tigers](https://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/teams/wests-tigers/) before being brought from the field. [Dean Ieremia](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/dean-ieremia/) as their second signing for the day. [Tom Eisenhuth](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/tom-eisenhuth/), [Bronson Garlick](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/bronson-garlick/), [Dean Ieremia](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/dean-ieremia/), [George Jennings](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/george-jennings/), [Cooper Johns](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/cooper-johns/), [Chris Lewis](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/chris-lewis/), [Alec MacDonald](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/alec-macdonald/), [Jayden Nikorima](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/jayden-nikorima/), [Marion Seve](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/marion-seve/), and [Tagiolupe Tivalu](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/tagiolupe-tivalu/) remain off-contract at the end of 2022, while [Nelson Asofa-Solomona](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/nelson-asofa-solomona/), [Jordan Grant](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/jordan-grant/), [Tui Kamikamica](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/tui-kamikamica/), [Josh King](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/josh-king/), [Trent Loiero](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/trent-loiero/), [Nick Meaney](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/nick-meaney/), [Tepai Moeroa](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/tepai-moeroa/), [Cameron Munster](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/cameron-munster/), [Jonah Pezet](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/jonah-pezet/), [Will Warbrick](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/will-warbrick/) and [Tyran Wishart](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/tyran-wishart/) are off-contract at the end of 2023. [Cameron Munster](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/cameron-munster/) will not be one of their signings announced this afternoon, with speculation continuing to grow around his future. [Jayden Nikorima](https://www.zerotackle.com/players/jayden-nikorima/) has been confirmed as signing number three for the Storm. [Manly Sea Eagles](https://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/teams/manly-sea-eagles/) when he started at five-eighth, but has been in strong [QLD Cup](/queensland-cup-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-qld-cup-full-fixtures-tv-guide/) form for the Brisbane Tigers, leading to the extended contract. [Sydney Roosters](https://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/teams/sydney-roosters/), Nikorima has been in the rugby league wilderness ever since, only to be given a second chance with the Storm in 2022. [Melbourne Storm](https://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/teams/melbourne-storm/) are set to be in for a busy afternoon, with five signings to be announced over the course of five hours. Starting at 3pm (AEST), the Storm will then announce a new signing at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm to round out the day.

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Storm's five-man signing spree ends with development pair's ... (Fox Sports)

The Storm have finished their five-man signing spree by upgrading Marion Seve's development contract to a top 30 deal in 2023. Melbourne's first signing of ...

2022 losses: Joey Lussick (St. Development players: Lleyton Finau (2022), Otukinekina Kepu (2022), Valingi Kepu (2022), Taniela Otukolo (2024) Development players: Thomas Jenkins (2023), Maverick Geyer (2023), Sunia Turuva (2022), Preston Riki (2022) Development players: Sam Loizou (2022), Ky Rodwell (2022), Josh Tuipulotu (2023) Development players: Jordan Lipp (2023), Riley Price (2023), Tyreece Woods (2022) Development players: Leo Thompson (2022), Krystian Mapapalangi (2023), Chris Vea’ila (2023) Development players: Bronson Garlick (2022), Cole Geyer (2023), Marion Seve (upgraded for 2023), Grant Anderson (upgraded for 2023) Development players: Aaron Booth (2022), Shannin Fuller (2022), Tony Francis (2023), Tom Weaver (2024) Development players: Harrison Graham (2023), Jack Bostock (2023), Ryan Jackson (2023), Michael Roberts (2023) Development players: Kayde Dykes (2022), Jonaiah Lualua (2022), Jack Martin (2022), Ryan Rivett (2022) 2023 gains: Zac Woolford (upgraded, 2023), James Schiller (upgraded, 2023), Xavier Savage (upgraded, 2025) “It is a very special place.

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'It was a gimmick': Kenty slams Melbourne's 'embarrassing' five ... (Fox Sports)

NRL360 co-host Paul Kent has slammed the Storm for “drip feeding” the news five players had re-signed, labelling the move a “gimmick”.

[Kevvie reveals star’s shock request after Broncos training mystery](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-round-24-early-mail-teams-ins-and-outs-injuries-selwyn-cobbo-rested-brisbane-broncos/news-story/83e30f8026373b966e1dcdadea15ed84) [ Hastings reveals bold World Cup plans](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-jackson-hastings-rugby-league-world-cup-england-wests-tigers-return-from-injury-fox-league-podcast/news-story/8ab55029c82e64d1a06e0a2ce3bc96b6) [ Broncos dragged into four-team race; Sharks’ dream path to title shot](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-run-home-round-24-predicted-ladder-finals-matches-broncos-raiders-sharks-rabbitohs-roosters/news-story/6ccdd31af2cab00f90b16ef4f68e6f06) [ Hastings reveals painful Tigers sight as star opens up](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-wests-tigers-jackson-hastings-nu-brown-crying-roosters-loss-record-players-hurting/news-story/4d8f61e2cef074f0caf71febc192411d) [Souths’ fury at Bennett over $4m Latrell plan](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-latrell-mitchell-wayne-bennett-dolphins-south-sydney-rabbitohs-contract-transfers/news-story/8f5e76a1693d437be32f0ec49bdcb036) [LISTEN TO THE FULL JACKSON HASTINGS INTERVIEW ON THE FOX LEAGUE PODCAST](https://servedby.flashtalking.com/click/7/147292;5439998;50126;211;0/?ft_width=1&ft_height=1&gdpr=&gdpr_consent=&us_privacy=&url=https://kayosports.com.au?marketing=nrl&extcamp=fsaeditoriallinkleague-edt-fsp-lnk-awr-grc-nrl-kyo&channel=fsa&campaign=launch&voucher=) [VIEW ALL SCORES](//foxsports.com.au/score-centre/nrl/nrl-premiership)

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Melbourne Storm announce new deals for backline quintet (SEN)

The Melbourne Storm have announced the re-signing of five backline members in George Jennings, Marion Seve, Dean Ieremia, Jayden Nikorima and Grant Anderson ...

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Melbourne Storm re-sign five players for 2023 as Cameron Munster ... (Sporting News AU)

Melbourne Storm have announced contract extensions for five players - but none of them are named Cameron Munster.

[The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Dolphins in 2024](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/dolphins-coach-wayne-bennetts-honest-admission-over-cameron-munster-situation/phdi1j0xsfma3liasmaodbfj), while his current club Melbourne have reportedly upped their offer in hopes of retaining him. “Melbourne have definitely put in an impressive offer forward and it’s going to come down to Cameron. [Marion Seve](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/featured-content-sport/news/marion-seve-nrl-acl-injury-melbourne-storm-manly-sea-eagles-rugby-league-2020-craig-bellamy/1am3ysf3qtklp1e95e9hsy6z04) has inked a new two-year deal.

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How the Storm found incentive to play during infamous 2010 season (SEN)

The NRL found the Storm were guilty of salary cap breaches in the 2007 to 2009 seasons which resulted in their premierships and minor premierships being ...

“We had our fans and our members that had stuck by our football team and club during that tough period. “For our team, for our sponsors, our fans, our members and everyone that follows the Melbourne Storm. “Number one was our pride because we had pride in our performances, pride in our results and what we do for our club.

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