The Melbourne Storm’s 2025 NRL season was a strong but heartbreaking campaign, finishing second on the ladder before reaching a second consecutive Grand Final, only to suffer a devastating 26-22 loss to the Brisbane Broncos after leading 22-12 at halftime and scoring no points in the second half. Under legendary coach Craig Bellamy, the Storm showcased attacking flair and defensive grit, advancing through the finals with wins over Canterbury (26-18) and Cronulla (22-14), but spine inconsistencies and late collapses proved costly in the decider. Winger Xavier Coates claimed the Cameron Smith Player of the Year award for his second time with 20 tries, Eli Katoa dominated as Best Forward (19 tries), Ryan Papenhuyzen earned Best Back, and captain Harry Grant took Club Person of the Year—yet back-to-back runners-up finishes leave the Storm hungry for redemption in Bellamy’s potential farewell 2026.

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📊 Season Overview

  • Final Ladder Position: 2nd of 17 (Runners Up)
  • Regular Season Record (24 games): 17 wins, 7 losses, 0 draws
  • Overall Record (incl. finals) (27 games): 19 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws
  • For and Against (regular season): 671 – 459 (+212)
  • Home Record (regular season): 9 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws
  • Away Record (regular season): 8 wins, 4 losses, 0 draws
  • Average points scored per game (regular season): 27.96
  • Average points conceded per game (regular season): 19.13
  • Best winning streak: 6 games (Rounds 13–19, excluding byes)
  • Worst losing streak: 2 games (Rounds 26–27)
  • Games Decided by ≤6 points (regular season): 8 total (Won: 5, Lost: 3, Drew: 0)

🏟️ 2025 Regular Season Results

RoundOpponentDateVenueResultScore
1EelsSunday 09/03/2025AAMI ParkW56–18
2(Bye)––––
3PanthersThursday 20/03/2025AAMI ParkW30–24
4DragonsSaturday 29/03/2025Jubilee StadiumL8–14
5Sea EaglesSunday 06/04/20254 Pines ParkW48–24
6WarriorsSunday 13/04/2025AAMI ParkW42–14
7DolphinsFriday 18/04/2025Suncorp StadiumL22–42
8RabbitohsFriday 25/04/2025AAMI ParkW24–16
9RaidersSunday 04/05/2025Suncorp StadiumL18–20
10Wests TigersSunday 11/05/2025AAMI ParkW64–0
11SharksSaturday 17/05/2025Sharks StadiumL26–31
12(Bye)––––
13TitansSaturday 31/05/2025Cbus Super StadiumW28–16
14CowboysFriday 06/06/2025AAMI ParkW38–14
15(Bye)––––
16RabbitohsSaturday 21/06/2025Accor StadiumW25–24
17SharksSunday 29/06/2025AAMI ParkW30–6
18CowboysSaturday 05/07/2025Queensland Country Bank StadiumW26–20
19KnightsSaturday 12/07/2025McDonald Jones StadiumW32–14
20Sea EaglesSaturday 19/07/2025AAMI ParkL16–18
21RoostersThursday 24/07/2025Allianz StadiumW34–30
22EelsThursday 31/07/2025CommBank StadiumW16–10
23BroncosThursday 07/08/2025AAMI ParkW22–2
24PanthersThursday 14/08/2025CommBank StadiumL22–18
25BulldogsFriday 22/08/2025AAMI ParkW20–14
26RoostersFriday 29/08/2025AAMI ParkL10–40
27BroncosThursday 04/09/2025Suncorp StadiumL14–30
Qualifying FinalBulldogsFriday 12/09/2025AAMI ParkW26–18
Preliminary FinalSharksFriday 26/09/2025AAMI ParkW22–14
Grand FinalBroncosSunday 05/10/2025Accor StadiumL22–26

👤 Player Appearances & Contributions

PlayerAppearancesWinsWin%PtsTriesGoals1ptFG2pt FG
Alec MacDonald201470.0%000000
Ativalu Lisati141071.4%410000
Bronson Garlick13861.5%820000
Cameron Munster241666.7%820000
Eliesa Katoa261973.1%56140000
Grant Anderson241770.8%44110000
Harry Grant191578.9%2050000
Jack Howarth161275.0%820000
Jahrome Hughes201470.0%3280000
Joe Chan171164.7%410000
Jonah Pezet8787.5%603000
Josh King261973.1%2050000
Kane Bradley5360.0%1640000
Lazarus Vaalepu4375.0%000000
Marion Seve4250.0%410000
Moses Leo22100.0%000000
Nelson Asofa-Solomona12866.7%1230000
Nick Meaney221777.3%1321046000
Ryan Papenhuyzen211466.7%1811560100
Shawn Blore241770.8%820000
Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown11100.0%000000
Stefano Utoikamanu251872.0%820000
Sualauvi Faalogo7571.4%1640000
Trent Loiero251768.0%1640000
Tui Kamikamica241770.8%410000
Tyran Wishart271970.4%3473000
Will Warbrick7342.9%2050000
Xavier Coates221568.2%80200000

🔹 Top Performers Snapshot

  • Most Tries: Xavier Coates, 20 tries
  • Most Points: Ryan Papenhuyzen, 181 points
  • Most Goals: Ryan Papenhuyzen, 60 goals
  • Most Appearances: Tyran Wishart, 27 games
  • Highest Win % (min 5 games): Jonah Pezet, 87.5%

🏅 2025 Club Awards

  • Cameron Smith Player of the Year Award: Xavier Coates
  • Cooper Cronk Feeder Club Player of the Year Award: Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
  • Melbourne Storm Academy Player of the Year: Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
  • Best Try Award: Harry Grant
  • Billy Slater Rookie of the Year: Ativalu Lisati
  • Most Improved Player Award: Grant Anderson
  • Members Player of the Year: Eliesa Katoa
  • Michael Moore Trophy Club Person of the Year Award: Harry Grant
  • Best Forward of the Year Award: Eliesa Katoa
  • Best Back of the Year Award: Ryan Papenhuyzen

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