Melbourne Storm

Q: How many times have the Melbourne Storm won the minor premiership & the premiership in the same year? 

A: Just the once in 2017. Will 2024 add to this? 

Melbourne Storm: The Year of Overlap – Minor Premiership Meets Grand Final Glory 

In the annals of NRL history, few seasons stand out quite like the 2017 campaign for the Melbourne Storm. It was a year that showcased the club’s extraordinary ability to dominate not just during the regular season but also in the high-stakes arena of the finals. The Storm’s triumph in both securing the minor premiership and clinching the grand final epitomized their unparalleled excellence and set a new standard in rugby league. 

A Dominant Regular Season 

The 2017 season was marked by the Melbourne Storm’s unrelenting pursuit of excellence. From the outset, the Storm exhibited a level of consistency and skill that was simply unmatched. Under the strategic guidance of coach Craig Bellamy, they topped the NRL ladder, earning the minor premiership with an impressive record. Their performance throughout the season was a masterclass in both attack and defense, reflecting a team that was in peak form. 

Grand Final Glory 

The true test of a team’s greatness, however, is their performance when it counts the most: the finals. Melbourne’s transition from regular-season champions to grand final victors was a testament to their resilience and tactical prowess. The Storm faced the North Queensland Cowboys in the 2017 NRL Grand Final, a match that promised to be a showdown of epic proportions. 

In a thrilling encounter, the Storm emerged victorious with a 34-6 win. The grand final victory was a culmination of their hard work and strategic brilliance throughout the season. Key players like Cooper Cronk, Cameron Smith, and Billy Slater delivered performances for the ages, sealing their place in rugby league history.