Talking Footy

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:49 pm

30 years on and still cant attract local talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_29KoOhp8

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sat Oct 11, 2025 11:22 am

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:49 pm

30 years on and still cant attract local talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_29KoOhp8

because they never actually tried,
either did the NRL

this has all changed now since 2024

and now in 2025 With Pathways focus from the Melbourne Storm Soley focused on Victroria

Melbourne Storm's pathways include a full men's system in the NSWRL with teams in the Harold Matthews Cup (U17), SG Ball Cup (U19), and Jersey Flegg Cup (U21) competitions. For 2026, they will also field a stand-alone reserve-grade team in the NSW Cup and will introduce two female teams in the U17 and U19 grades. The club is transitioning away from its previous feeder club partnerships and is focusing on developing talent from within Victoria.
Men's pathways
NSWRL junior competitions: Storm has teams in the Harold Matthews Cup (U17), SG Ball Cup (U19), and Jersey Flegg Cup (U21).
2026 reserve-grade: A new stand-alone reserve-grade team will compete in the NSW Cup starting in 2026.
Focus: The system is designed to foster a strong club connection and develop a greater number of home-grown Victorian players.
Female pathways
2026 teams: Melbourne Storm will field two new female teams in the U17 and U19 grades starting in 2026.



(this should of been done 20 years ago)

too lazy and short sighted literally and getting Talent from QLD was classed as the easier way.

Thanks and welcome

Terry wrote: Sat Oct 11, 2025 3:30 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sat Oct 11, 2025 11:22 am

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:49 pm

30 years on and still cant attract local talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_29KoOhp8

because they never actually tried,
either did the NRL

this has all changed now since 2024

and now in 2025 With Pathways focus from the Melbourne Storm Soley focused on Victroria

Melbourne Storm's pathways include a full men's system in the NSWRL with teams in the Harold Matthews Cup (U17), SG Ball Cup (U19), and Jersey Flegg Cup (U21) competitions. For 2026, they will also field a stand-alone reserve-grade team in the NSW Cup and will introduce two female teams in the U17 and U19 grades. The club is transitioning away from its previous feeder club partnerships and is focusing on developing talent from within Victoria.
Men's pathways
NSWRL junior competitions: Storm has teams in the Harold Matthews Cup (U17), SG Ball Cup (U19), and Jersey Flegg Cup (U21).
2026 reserve-grade: A new stand-alone reserve-grade team will compete in the NSW Cup starting in 2026.
Focus: The system is designed to foster a strong club connection and develop a greater number of home-grown Victorian players.
Female pathways
2026 teams: Melbourne Storm will field two new female teams in the U17 and U19 grades starting in 2026.



(this should of been done 20 years ago)

too lazy and short sighted literally and getting Talent from QLD was classed as the easier way.

Thanks and welcome

The Storm are doing a fine job promoting Australia's No. 1 sport in bleak city. 734k Melbournians who tuned into Australia's most watch TV event last week agree.

Melbourne is now a Rugby League town!!!!!!!!!!!!