Awards Night: Storm Junior Rep U17 and U19

Melbourne Storm’s U17 Harold Matthews and U19 SG Ball Junior Representative squads enjoyed a night of celebration and recognition on Tuesday night, coming together for their annual End of Season Awards Night. 

Hosted at AAMI Park, the night celebrated the significant progress made by both squads this year under the Storm Pathways Program and recognising the continued growth of rugby league in Victoria.  

The SG Ball squad enjoyed a standout year, finishing eighth on the ladder with five wins and four losses. In a major milestone, they qualified for their first finals series, advancing to week two before falling to the Parramatta Eels, who went on to play in the Grand Final.

Storm’s Harold Matthews side finished 17th on the ladder and despite not registering a win for the season, showed significant growth and development. The young squad, featuring all Victorian locals will be looking to take their learnings from this season into the new year in 2026.

Local Victorian junior and former Storm player Young Tonumaipea was in attendance, presenting the Young Tonumaipea U17s Player of the Year trophy. 

A full list of award winners are listed below:

U17's

Melbourne Storm Young Tonumaipea Award: Jactin Samaeli

Melbourne Storm Best Forward: Malachai Taupau

Melbourne Storm Best Back and Melbourne Storm Players’ Player : Texas Esera - Saluni

U19's

Melbourne Storm Greg Brentnall Award: Cooper Clarke

Melbourne Storm Best Forward: Lockyer – Azile Foliola

Melbourne Storm Best Back and Melbourne Storm Players’ Player: Amaziah Murgha

2025 Junior Representative Club Person of the Year: Arana Taepa 

Originally published on melbournestorm.com.au