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Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade
Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership

Club Season Index: Melbourne Storm [Season Matches Review]

+ Mar 10-12 - Round 1

Sunday March 12, 2006

New Zealand Warriors vs Melbourne Storm at Ericsson Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (NZ)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 16
Tries (3): Wairangi Koopu, Manu Vatuvei, Jerome Ropati
Goals (2): Tony Martin (2 from 3)

MELBOURNE STORM 22
Tries (5): Matt Geyer 2, Greg Inglis, Cameron Smith, Steve Turner
Goals (1): Greg Inglis (1 from 5)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 10035
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 8-0

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New Zealand Warriors:
1. Brent Webb
2. Tony Martin
3. Jerome Ropati
4. Clinton Toopi
5. Manu Vatuvei
6. Sione Faumuina
7. Nathan Fien
8. Ruben Wiki
9. Lance Hohaia
10. Steve Price
11. Awen Guttenbeil
12. Wairangi Koopu
13. Louis Anderson
Subs:
14. Grant Rovelli
15. Michael Luck
16. Epalahame Lauaki
17. Evarn Tuimavave

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Jake Webster
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Antonio Kaufusi
11. David Kidwell
12. Michael Crocker
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Brett White
15. Ryan Hoffman
16. Ian Donnelly
17. Steve Turner

+ Mar 17-19 - Round 2

Sunday March 19, 2006

Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 18
Tries (3): Jamie Soward (58th), Amos Roberts (62nd), Ryan Cross (78th)
Goals (3): Craig Fitzgibbon (3 from 3)

MELBOURNE STORM 22
Tries (4): Steve Turner (20th`), Ryan Hoffman (36th), Cooper Cronk (51st), Greg Inglis (9th)
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 4)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 10841
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 16-0

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Amos Roberts
3. Ryan Cross
4. Iosia Soliola
5. Sam Perrett
6. Braith Anasta
7. Jamie Soward
8. David Shillington
9. Brett Finch
10. Craig Fitzgibbon
11. Anthony Tupou
12. Chris Flannery
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Craig Wing
15. Nigel Plum
16. Shane Shackleton
17. Lopini Paea

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Steve Turner
4. Greg Inglis
5. Jake Webster
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Garrett Crossman
11. David Kidwell
12. Michael Crocker
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Brett White
15. Ryan Hoffman
16. Ian Donnelly
17. Jamie Feeney

+ Mar 24-26 - Round 3

Saturday March 25, 2006

North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 40
Tries (6): Johnathan Thurston 2, Ty Williams, Neil Sweeney, Paul Bowman, Luke O'Donnell
Goals (8): Johnathan Thurston (8 from 8)

MELBOURNE STORM 8
Tries (2): Matt Geyer, Jake Webster
Goals (0): Cameron Smith (0 from 2)

Referee: Russell Smith
Crowd: 21346
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 22-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Ty Williams
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Brett Firman
8. Shane Tronc
9. Clint Amos
10. Matthew Scott
11. Jacob Lillyman
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Steve Southern
15. Justin Smith
16. Mitchell Sargent
17. Carl Webb

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Greg Inglis
4. Steve Turner
5. Jake Webster
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Antonio Kaufusi
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Brett White
15. Jamie Feeney
16. Ian Donnelly
17. Chris Walker

+ Mar 31-Apr 2 - Round 4

Sunday April 2, 2006

Wests Tigers vs Melbourne Storm at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, Sydney (NSW)

WESTS TIGERS 30
Tries (7): Daniel Fitzhenry 3 (37th, 53rd, 56th), Shane Elford 2 (19th, 28th), Anthony Laffranchi (13th), Paul Whatuira (42nd)
Goals (1): Brett Hodgson (1 from 7)

MELBOURNE STORM 28
Tries (5): Billy Slater 2 (62nd, 67th), Greg Inglis (4th), Ryan Hoffman (78th), Cooper Cronk (80th)
Goals (4): Cameron Smith (4 from 5)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 17803
Halftime score: Wests Tigers 18-4

Other Match Information:
4th - Try: INGLIS, Greg [Storm 4-0]
5th - Missed Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 4-0]
13th - Try: LAFFRANCHI, Anthony [4 all]
14th - Conversion: HODGSON, Brett [Tigers 6-4]
19th - Try: ELFORD, Shane [Tigers 10-4]
20th - Missed Conversion: HODGSON, Brett [Tigers 10-4]
28th - Try: ELFORD, Shane [Tigers 14-4]
29th - Missed Conversion: HODGSON, Brett [Tigers 14-4]
37th - Try: FITZHENRY, Daniel [Tigers 18-4]
38th - Missed Conversion: HODGSON, Brett [Tigers 18-4]
Halftime Score [Tigers 18-4]
42nd - Try: WHATUIRA, Paul [Tigers 22-4]
43rd - Missed Conversion: HODGSON, Brett [Tigers 22-4]
53rd - Try: FITZHENRY, Daniel [Tigers 26-4]
54th - Missed Conversion: HODGSON, Brett [Tigers 26-4]
56th - Try: FITZHENRY, Daniel [Tigers 30-4]
58th - Missed Conversion: HODGSON, Brett [Tigers 30-4]
62nd - Try: SLATER, Billy [Tigers 30-8]
63rd - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Tigers 30-10]
67th - Try: SLATER, Billy [Tigers 30-14]
68th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Tigers 30-16]
78th - Try: HOFFMAN, Ryan [Tigers 30-20]
79th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Tigers 30-22]

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Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Daniel Fitzhenry
3. Dean Collis
4. Paul Whatuira
5. Shane Elford
6. Benji Marshall
7. Scott Prince
8. Bryce Gibbs
9. Stuart Flanagan
10. Todd Payten
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Ben Galea
13. Jamaal Lolesi
Subs:
14. Isaac De Gois
15. Chris Heighington
16. John Skandalis
17. Ryan O'Hara

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Ian Donnelly
15. Jamie Feeney
16. Jeremy Smith
17. Adam Blair

+ Apr 7-9 - Round 5

Storm bye

+ Apr 14-17 - Round 6

Saturday April 15, 2006

Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm at Hindmarsh Stadium, Hindmarsh, Adelaide (SA)

PENRITH PANTHERS 18
Tries (4): Lee Hookey 3, Danny Galea
Goals (1): Preston Campbell (1 from 4)

MELBOURNE STORM 40
Tries (7): Greg Inglis 3, Matt King, Ryan Hoffman, Cameron Smith, Michael Crocker
Goals (6): Cameron Smith (6 from 8)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 7017
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-10

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Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Lee Hookey
3. Danny Galea
4. Luke Lewis
5. Luke Rooney
6. Preston Campbell
7. Craig Gower
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Matthew Cross
11. Shane Rodney
12. Tony Puletua
13. Trent Waterhouse
Subs:
14. Frank Puletua
15. Craig Stapleton
16. Frank Pritchard
17. Luke Swain

Melbourne Storm:
1. Steve Turner
2. Chris Walker
3. Matt King
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Greg Inglis
6. Matt Geyer
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Brett White
9. Cameron Smith
10. Garrett Crossman
11. David Kidwell
12. Michael Crocker
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Ian Donnelly
15. Jeremy Smith
16. Adam Blair
17. Nathan Friend

+ Apr 21-25 - Round 7

Saturday April 22, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 52
Tries (9): Greg Inglis 2, Steve Turner 2, Matt Geyer, Jake Webster, Antonio Kaufusi, Matt King, David Kidwell
Goals (8): Cameron Smith (8 from 10)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 6
Tries (1): Kurt Gidley
Goals (1): Kurt Gidley (1 from 1)

Referee: Russell Smith
Crowd: 9084
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 24-6

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Jake Webster
3. Matt King
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Steve Turner
6. Matt Geyer
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Michael Crocker
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Ian Donnelly
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Nathan Friend
17. Antonio Kaufusi

Newcastle Knights:
1. David Seage
2. Brian Carney
3. Matthew Gidley
4. George Carmont
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Kurt Gidley
7. Jarrod Mullen
8. Craig Smith
9. Danny Buderus
10. Josh Perry
11. Steve Simpson
12. Clint Newton
13. Todd Lowrie
Subs:
14. Milton Thaiday
15. Adam Woolnough
16. Daniel Tolar
17. Riley Brown

+ Apr 28-30 - Round 8

Saturday April 29, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 24
Tries (4): Jake Webster 2, Steve Turner, Ian Donnelly
Goals (4): Cameron Smith (4 from 6)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 10
Tries (2): Colin Best, Reece Simmonds
Goals (1): Aaron Gorrell (1 from 1), Matthew Head (0 from 1)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 8692
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 14-4

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St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Ben Hornby
2. Reece Simmonds
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Matt Cooper
5. Colin Best
6. Trent Barrett
7. Matthew Head
8. Justin Poore
9. Aaron Gorrell
10. Luke Bailey
11. Ben Creagh
12. Dean Young
13. Shaun Timmins
Subs:
14. Ashton Sims
15. Michael Henderson
16. Matt Bickerstaff
17. Chris Sheppard

+ May 6-7 - Round 9

Saturday May 6, 2006

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 14
Tries (3): Luke MacDougall, Nathan Merritt, David Fa'alogo
Goals (1): Nathan Merritt (1 from 3)

MELBOURNE STORM 38
Tries (6): Chris Walker, Jeremy Smith (Qld), Cameron Smith, Greg Inglis, Matt Geyer, Michael Crocker
Goals (7): Cameron Smith (7 from 8)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 8083
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 8-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke MacDougall
3. Germaine Paulson
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Michael Greenfield
15. Ben Rogers
16. Shane Walker
17. Mark Minichiello

Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Chris Walker
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Michael Crocker
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Ian Donnelly
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Antonio Kaufusi
17. Nathan Friend

+ May 13-14 - Round 10

Saturday May 13, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs North Queensland Cowboys at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 18
Tries (3): Matt King, David Kidwell, Cameron Smith
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 4)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 6
Tries (1): Brenton Bowen
Goals (1): Johnathan Thurston (1 from 1)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 10830
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-0

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Ian Donnelly
11. David Kidwell
12. Antonio Kaufusi
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Brett White
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Nathan Friend
17. Adam Blair

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Ashley Graham
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Carl Webb
11. Steve Southern
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. David Faiumu
16. Shane Tronc
17. Robert Tanielu

+ May 19-21 - Round 11

Saturday May 20, 2006

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm at Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, Sydney (NSW)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 34
Tries (6): Chris Hicks 2, Paul Stephenson, Glenn Stewart, Steve Matai, Mark Bryant
Goals (5): Matt Orford (5 from 6)

MELBOURNE STORM 12
Tries (2): Matt Geyer, Steve Turner
Goals (2): Matt Geyer (2 from 2)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 9338
Halftime score: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 16-0

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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Paul Stephenson
4. Steve Matai
5. Chris Hicks
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford
8. Mark Bryant
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Phil Morwood
11. Glenn Stewart
12. Anthony Watmough
13. Luke Williamson
Subs:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Nathan Tutt
16. George Rose
17. Mailangi Styles

Melbourne Storm:
1. Steve Turner
2. Matt Geyer
3. Jake Webster
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Chris Walker
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Nathan Friend
10. Ian Donnelly
11. David Kidwell
12. Antonio Kaufusi
13. Jamie Feeney
Subs:
14. Smith Samau
15. Brett White
16. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
17. Adam Blair

+ May 26-28 - Round 12

Sunday May 28, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 17
Tries (3): Matt Geyer, Jake Webster, Greg Inglis
Goals (2): Matt Geyer (1 from 1), Cameron Smith (1 from 2)
Field Goals (1): Cooper Cronk

PENRITH PANTHERS 16
Tries (3): Rhys Wesser, Nick Youngquest, Michael Gordon
Goals (2): Preston Campbell (2 from 3)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 7899
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-10

Other Match Information:
80 Minute Score [16 all]
89th - Field Goal: Cooper Cronk (Storm) [16 all]
Full Time Golden Point [Storm 17-16]

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Ian Donnelly
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
15. Antonio Kaufusi
16. Nathan Friend
17. Ben Cross

Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Michael Gordon
3. Danny Galea
4. Nick Youngquest
5. Luke Rooney
6. Luke Lewis
7. Preston Campbell
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Matthew Cross
11. Frank Pritchard
12. Tony Puletua
13. Trent Waterhouse
Subs:
14. Craig Stapleton
15. Matthew Bell
16. Paul Aiton
17. Luke Swain

+ Jun 2-4 - Round 13

Saturday June 3, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 20
Tries (4): Greg Inglis 2, Jake Webster, Steve Turner
Goals (2): Cameron Smith (2 from 4)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 16
Tries (3): Amos Roberts, Ryan Cross, Vince Mellars
Goals (2): Amos Roberts (1 from 2), Jamie Soward (1 from 1)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 8491
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-4

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Cameron Smith
9. Brett White
10. David Kidwell
11. Ryan Hoffman
12. Dallas Johnson
13. Ben Cross
Subs:
14. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
15. Antonio Kaufusi
16. Billy Slater

Sydney Roosters:
1. Jamie Soward
2. Amos Roberts
3. Ryan Cross
4. Iosia Soliola
5. Vince Mellars
6. Braith Anasta
7. Brett Finch
8. Adrian Morley
9. Craig Wing
10. David Shillington
11. Chris Flannery
12. Nigel Plum
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Wade L'Estrange
15. Anthony Tupou
16. Shane Shackleton
17. Lopini Paea

+ Jun 9-11 - Round 14

Sunday June 11, 2006

Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm at Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney (NSW)

PARRAMATTA EELS 22
Tries (5): John Williams 3, Jarryd Hayne 2
Goals (1): Mark Riddell (1 from 1), Brett Delaney (0 from 3), Jarryd Hayne (0 from 1)

MELBOURNE STORM 34
Tries (7): Jake Webster 3, Matt Geyer, Ryan Hoffman, Cooper Cronk, Steve Turner
Goals (3): Matt Geyer (2 from 5), Chris Walker (1 from 2)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 7139
Halftime score: Parramatta Eels 20-12

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Parramatta Eels:
1. Joel Reddy
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Brett Delaney
4. Luke O'Dwyer
5. John Williams
6. John Morris
7. Tim Smith
8. Nathan Cayless
9. PJ Marsh
10. Fuifui Moimoi
11. Daniel Wagon
12. Chad Robinson
13. Glenn Morrison
Subs:
14. Mark Riddell
15. Henry Perenara
16. Michael Vella
17. Justin Tsoulos

Melbourne Storm:
1. Steve Turner
2. Chris Walker
3. Jake Webster
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Matt Geyer
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Nathan Friend
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Antonio Kaufusi
13. Jamie Feeney
Subs:
14. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
15. Ian Donnelly
16. Matthew Bartlett
17. Adam Blair

+ Jun 16-18 - Round 15

Sunday June 18, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 22
Tries (4): David Kidwell 2, Chris Walker, Ryan Hoffman
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 4)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 12
Tries (2): Adam Mogg, Jason Croker
Goals (2): Clinton Schifcofske (2 from 3)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 7954
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 22-2

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Steve Turner
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Chris Walker
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Brett White
9. Cameron Smith
10. Ian Donnelly
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Jamie Feeney
Subs:
14. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
15. Antonio Kaufusi
16. Nathan Friend
17. Ben Cross

Canberra Raiders:
1. Clinton Schifcofske
2. Craig Frawley
3. Phil Graham
4. Adam Mogg
5. Adrian Purtell
6. Todd Carney
7. Lincoln Withers
8. Jason Williams
9. Alan Tongue
10. Troy Thompson
11. Ben Jones
12. Alan Rothery
13. Jason Croker
Subs:
14. Marshall Chalk
15. Michael Weyman
16. Trevor Thurling
17. Dane Tilse

+ Jun 23-25 - Round 16

Friday June 23, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Bulldogs at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 16
Tries (3): Jake Webster 2, Antonio Kaufusi
Goals (2): Cameron Smith (2 from 3)

BULLDOGS 12
Tries (2): Sonny Bill Williams, Trent Cutler
Goals (2): Hazem El Masri (2 from 3)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 10373
Halftime score: Bulldogs 4-0

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Steve Turner
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Chris Walker
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Ian Donnelly
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Garrett Crossman
15. Antonio Kaufusi
16. Nathan Friend
17. Jamie Feeney

Bulldogs:
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Sonny Bill Williams
4. Cameron Phelps
5. Trent Cutler
6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Brent Sherwin
8. Mark O'Meley
9. Tony Grimaldi
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Nate Myles
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Reni Maitua
Subs:
14. Daniel Irvine
15. Chris Armit
16. Brad Morrin
17. Jarrad Hickey

+ Jun 30-Jul 2 - Round 17

Storm bye

+ Jul 7-9 - Round 18

Friday July 7, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 10
Tries (2): Ryan Hoffman, Steve Turner
Goals (1): Cameron Smith (1 from 3)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 4
Tries (1): Greg Eastwood
Goals (0): Corey Parker (0 from 1)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 15479
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 6-0

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Ben Cross
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Adam Blair
17. Nathan Friend

Brisbane Broncos:
1. Darius Boyd
2. Scott Minto
3. Shaun Berrigan
4. Tonie Carroll
5. Brent Tate
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Brett Seymour
8. Shane Webcke
9. Neville Costigan
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Corey Parker
12. Brad Thorn
13. Greg Eastwood
Subs:
14. Ian Lacey
15. Ben Hannant
16. Dane Carlaw
17. Sam Thaiday

+ Jul 14-16 - Round 19

Sunday July 16, 2006

Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 16
Tries (3): Anthony Quinn 2, Brian Carney
Goals (2): Andrew Johns (2 from 4)

MELBOURNE STORM 24
Tries (4): Billy Slater, Ryan Hoffman, Cooper Cronk, Jeremy Smith (Qld)
Goals (4): Cameron Smith (4 from 4)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 21655
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-10

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Newcastle Knights:
1. Milton Thaiday
2. Brian Carney
3. Matthew Gidley
4. George Carmont
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Andrew Johns
8. Craig Smith
9. Danny Buderus
10. Josh Perry
11. Steve Simpson
12. Clint Newton
13. Reegan Tanner
Subs:
14. Luke Davico
15. Adam Woolnough
16. Kirk Reynoldson
17. Daniel Abraham

+ Jul 21-23 - Round 20

Friday July 21, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 28
Tries (5): Billy Slater 2, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson, Cooper Cronk
Goals (4): Cameron Smith (3 from 4), Matt Geyer (1 from 1)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 12
Tries (2): Richard Villasanti, Darren Albert
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 2)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 11486
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 16-0

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Michael Crocker
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Adam Blair
17. Nathan Friend

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Ben Pomeroy
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Greg Bird
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Richard Villasanti
15. Beau Scott
16. Reece Williams
17. Matt Hilder

+ Jul 28-30 - Round 21

Sunday July 30, 2006

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Melbourne Storm at Kogarah Jubilee Oval, Kogarah, Sydney (NSW)

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 24
Tries (5): Matt Cooper 2, Trent Barrett, Mark Gasnier, Brett Morris
Goals (2): Aaron Gorrell (1 from 5), Mathew Head (1 from 1)

MELBOURNE STORM 34
Tries (6): Matt King 2, Ryan Hoffman, Cooper Cronk, Greg Inglis, Steve Turner
Goals (5): Cameron Smith (5 from 7)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 13866
Halftime score: St George Illawarra Dragons 16-12

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St George Illawarra Dragons:
1. Ben Hornby
2. Colin Best
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Matt Cooper
5. Brett Morris
6. Trent Barrett
7. Mathew Head
8. Jason Ryles
9. Dean Young
10. Justin Poore
11. Sam Isemonger
12. Ben Creagh
13. Matt Bickerstaff
Subs:
14. Danny Wicks
15. Luke Bailey
16. Ashton Sims
17. Aaron Gorrell

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. Ryan Hoffman
12. Dallas Johnson
13. Jeremy Smith (1980)
Subs:
14. Adam Blair
15. Nathan Friend
16. Garret Crossman

+ Aug 4-6 - Round 22

Saturday August 5, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 46
Tries (8): Jake Webster 4 (12th, 23rd, 59th, 65th), Steve Turner 2 (6th, 56th), Greg Inglis (49th), Matt Geyer (79th)
Goals (7): Cameron Smith (6 from 8), Greg Inglis (1 from 1)

WESTS TIGERS 4
Tries (1): Jamaal Lolesi (35th)
Goals (0): Scott Prince (0 from 1)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 12481
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 16-4

Other Match Information:
6th - Try: TURNER, Steve [Storm 4-0]
7th - Missed Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 4-0]
12th - Try: WEBSTER, Jake [Storm 8-0]
13th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 10-0]
23rd - Try: WEBSTER, Jake [Storm 14-0]
24th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 16-0]
35th - Try: LOLESI, Jamaal [Storm 16-4]
36th - Missed Conversion: PRINCE, Scott [Storm 16-4]
45th - Penalty Goal: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 18-4]
49th - Try: INGLIS, Greg [Storm 22-4]
50th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 24-4]
56th - Try: TURNER, Steve [Storm 28-4]
57th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 30-4]
59th - Try: WEBSTER, Jake [Storm 34-4]
60th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 36-4]
65th - Try: WEBSTER, Jake [Storm 40-4]
66th - Missed Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Storm 40-4]
79th - Try: GEYER, Matt [Storm 44-4]
80th - Conversion: INGLIS, Greg [Storm 46-4]

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Greg Inglis
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
Subs:
14. Michael Crocker
15. Garrett Crossman
16. Adam Blair
17. Nathan Friend

Wests Tigers:
1. Shannon McDonnell
2. Taniela Tuiaki
3. Dean Collis
4. Jamaal Lolesi
5. Chris Lawrence
6. Shane Elford
7. Scott Prince
8. Todd Payten
9. Robbie Farah
10. John Skandalis
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Chris Heighington
13. Ben Galea
Subs:
14. Tevita Metuisela
15. Dene Halatau
16. Keith Eshman
17. Ryan O'Hara

+ Aug 11-13 - Round 23

Sunday August 13, 2006

Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Metway Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 12
Tries (2): Darren Lockyer, Tame Tupou
Goals (2): Darren Lockyer (1 from 2), Corey Parker (1 from 1)

MELBOURNE STORM 18
Tries (3): Matt King, Cooper Cronk, Steve Turner
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 3)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 40159
Halftime score: Brisbane Broncos 10-0

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Brisbane Broncos:
1. Justin Hodges
2. Tame Tupou
3. Tonie Carroll
4. Brent Tate
5. Darius Boyd
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Shane Perry
8. Shane Webcke
9. Shaun Berrigan
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Brad Thorn
13. David Stagg
Subs:
14. Greg Eastwood
15. Corey Parker
16. Casey McGuire
17. Ben Hannant

Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Michael Crocker
15. Garrett Crossman
16. Nathan Friend
17. Adam Blair

+ Aug 18-20 - Round 24

Saturday August 19, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 20
Tries (4): Matt Geyer, Matt King, Greg Inglis, Steve Turner
Goals (2): Cameron Smith (2 from 4)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 24
Tries (4): Brent Webb 2, Manu Vatuvei, Simon Mannering
Goals (4): Lance Hohaia (4 from 5)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 13477
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 14-12

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Garret Crossman
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Jeremy Smith (1980)
15. Adam Blair
16. Jamie Feeney
17. Danny Lima

New Zealand Warriors:
1. Brent Webb
2. Patrick Ah Van
3. Lance Hohaia
4. Simon Mannering
5. Manu Vatuvei
6. Jerome Ropati
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Ruben Wiki
9. George Gatis
10. Steve Price
11. Awen Guttenbeil
12. Micheal Luck
13. Louis Anderson
Subs:
14. Cooper Vuna
15. Evarn Tuimavave
16. Epalahame Lauaki
17. Sam Rapira

+ Aug 25-27 - Round 25

Saturday August 26, 2006

Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm at Canberra Stadium, Bruce, Canberra (ACT)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 18
Tries (3): Alan Tongue 2, Lincoln Withers
Goals (3): Clinton Schifcofske (3 from 3)

MELBOURNE STORM 22
Tries (4): Matt King, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson, Greg Inglis
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 4)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 21255
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 16-6

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Canberra Raiders:
1. Clinton Schifcofske
2. Adrian Purtell
3. Phil Graham
4. Adam Mogg
5. Craig Frawley
6. Jason Smith
7. Todd Carney
8. Michael Hodgson
9. Simon Woolford
10. Troy Thompson
11. Kris Kahler
12. Jason Croker
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Lincoln Withers
15. Marshall Chalk
16. Dane Tilse
17. Michael Weyman

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Garret Crossman
15. Jeremy Smith (1980)
16. Adam Blair
17. Nathan Friend

+ Sep 1-3 - Round 26

Saturday September 2, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 30
Tries (5): Matt Geyer, Cameron Smith, Michael Crocker, Greg Inglis, Steve Turner
Goals (5): Cameron Smith (4 from 6), Matt Geyer (1 from 1)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 20
Tries (4): Brett Stewart, Steven Bell, Steve Matai, Michael Robertson
Goals (2): Matt Orford (2 from 4)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 13991
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 16-10

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Garrett Crossman
15. Nathan Friend
16. Michael Crocker
17. Ben Cross

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steven Bell
4. Steve Matai
5. Chris Hicks
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford
8. Jason King
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Steve Menzies
12. Anthony Watmough
13. Luke Williamson
Subs:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Kylie Leuluai
16. Mark Bryant
17. George Rose

+ Sep 8-10 - Finals Week One

Sunday September 10, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 12
Tries (2): Antonio Kaufusi, Steve Turner
Goals (2): Cameron Smith (2 from 2)

PARRAMATTA EELS 6
Tries (1): Daniel Wagon
Goals (1): Luke Burt (1 from 1)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 15690
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-0

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Garrett Crossman
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Adam Blair
15. Michael Crocker
16. Ben Cross
17. Nathan Friend

Parramatta Eels:
1. Luke Burt
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Brett Delaney
4. Ben Smith
5. Eric Grothe
6. John Morris
7. Tim Smith
8. Nathan Cayless
9. Mark Riddell
10. Chad Robinson
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Daniel Wagon
13. Glenn Morrison
Subs:
14. PJ Marsh
15. Dean Widders
16. Josh Cordoba
17. Michael Vella

+ Sep 15-16 - Finals Week Two

Melbourne Storm week off

+ Sep 22-23 - Finals Week Three

Saturday September 23, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

MELBOURNE STORM 24
Tries (4): Greg Inglis (12th), Matt King (28th), Steve Turner (60th), Antonio Kaufusi (77th)
Goals (4): Cameron Smith (3 from 3), Matt Geyer (1 from 1)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 10
Tries (2): Matt Cooper (25th), Brett Morris (69th)
Goals (1): Aaron Gorrell (1 from 1), Matthew Head (0 from 1)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 40901
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-6

Other Match Information:
12th - Try: INGLIS, Greg [Melbourne Storm 4-0]
13th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Melbourne Storm 6-0]
25th - Try: COOPER, Matt [Melbourne Storm 6-4]
26th - Conversion: HEAD, Matthew [6 all]
28th - Try: KING, Matt [Melbourne Storm 10-6]
29th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Melbourne Storm 12-6]
60th - Try: TURNER, Steve [Melbourne Storm 16-6]
62nd - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Melbourne Storm 18-6]
69th - Try: MORRIS, Brett [Melbourne Storm 18-10]
70th - Missed Conversion: HEAD, Matthew [Melbourne Storm 18-10]
77th - Try: KAUFUSI, Antonio [Melbourne Storm 22-10]
78th - Conversion: GEYER, Matt [Melbourne Storm 24-10]

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Michael Crocker
15. Ben Cross
16. Nathan Friend
17. Adam Blair

St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Clint Greenshields
2. Wes Naiqama
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Matt Cooper
5. Brett Morris
6. Trent Barrett
7. Ben Hornby
8. Luke Bailey
9. Aaron Gorrell
10. Jason Ryles
11. Matt Bickerstaff
12. Ashton Sims
13. Shaun Timmins
Subs:
14. Danny Wicks
15. Justin Poore
16. Ben Creagh
17. Matthew Head

+ Oct 1 - Grand Final

Sunday October 1, 2006

Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

MELBOURNE STORM 8
Tries (2): Steve Turner, Matt King (49th)
Goals (0): Matt Geyer (0 from 1), Cameron Smith (0 from 1)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 15
Tries (2): Justin Hodges, Brent Tate (62nd)
Goals (3): Darren Lockyer (2 from 2), Corey Parker (1 from 2)
Field Goals (1): Darren Lockyer

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 79609
Halftime score: Brisbane Broncos 8-4

Other Match Information:
10th - Penalty Goal: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 2-0]
14th - Try: TURNER, Steve [Melbourne Storm 4-2]
15th - Missed Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Melbourne Storm 4-2]
20th - Try: HODGES, Justin [Brisbane Broncos 6-4]
21st - Conversion: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 8-4]
49th - Try: KING, Matt [8 all]
50th - Missed Conversion: GEYER, Matt [8 all]
60th - Penalty Goal: PARKER, Corey [Brisbane Broncos 10-8]
62nd - Try: TATE, Brent [Brisbane Broncos 14-8]
63rd - Missed Conversion: PARKER, Corey [Brisbane Broncos 15-8]
73rd - Field Goal: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 15-8]

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Greg Inglis
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Adam Blair
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Ben Cross
17. Nathan Friend

Brisbane Broncos:
1. Justin Hodges
2. Darius Boyd
3. Brent Tate
4. David Stagg
5. Karmichael Hunt
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Shane Perry
8. Shane Webcke
9. Shaun Berrigan
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Brad Thorn
13. Tonie Carroll
Subs:
14. Corey Parker
15. Dane Carlaw
16. Ben Hannant
17. Casey McGuire

2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
Melbourne Storm

Club season matches review.

2006 NRL Telstra Premiership Melbourne Storm

Club season matches review.

2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
Melbourne Storm