Storm Cloud: Greed, Betrayal and Success - Melbourne Storm's Demise and Resurrection

by Paul Kennedy

Melbourne Storm was created in 1998 and situated in the heartland of a rival football code, it won three NRL premierships from five Grand Finals in its first twelve seasons and produced the best players in the game. It was the envy of clubs everywhere. But in 2010 Storm's famed winning culture was exposed as a fraud. The club had cheated. The club had consistently rorted the NRL's salary cap. Justice seemed hard and fast. They were fined and stripped of their trophies. A few in club management were fired, some club directors left and player managers were given suspensions. That was it. No-one was charged. Storm played out that season with admirable resolve, despite playing for no reward. In the following two seasons Melbourne Storm fought back and in 2012 won the Grand Final.

The rise, fall and rise of Melbourne Storm happened in a heartbeat, yet what actually took place? Stormcloud answers the question as it reveals the hidden story, with much untold to be revealed.

420 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2013

About the author

Paul Michael Kennedy is a British historian specialising in the history of international relations, economic power and grand strategy. He has published prominent books on the history of British foreign policy and Great Power struggles.

Reviews

[Victor Deane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A definite must read for Storm fans. Informative regarding this great club's history and their greatest controversey and challenge. I recommend.

[Lyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting, now I understand more about it I clearly see how the NRL over penalised Storm and made them an example to warn the other teams to toe the line regarding the salary cap.