The Melbourne Storm’s Holden Cup side will be based on the Sunshine Coast in 2016, with today’s launching of the new Storm Academy.
The project will see the side play it’s matches as curtain raisers to Intrust Super Cup games when the schedules align.
“We are excited to launch the Storm Academy, by taking Storm to a heartland area we hope to be front of mind to talented junior rugby league players, as they consider potential career opportunities and destinations,” (Storm CEO) Dave Donaghy said.
“A considerable amount of work has gone into this important decision and we believe the relocation of our NYC team will strengthen the development of our elite young talent while also giving the Club a presence in a heartland area.
“The Storm Academy will have access to some of the best sporting facilities and coupled with our program, gives our junior players every possible chance to make it to the NRL as a Storm player in the future.
“We thank the Sunshine Coast Council for their support in ensuring the program is successful.
“The NRL has talked publicly about the review they are undertaking on their pathways program and we feel this decision puts us ahead of the rest of the competition.”
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