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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 05/09/2026

S29E27 #NRLSharksStorm Game 765 – 24–20 An elongated, undisciplined, error-ridden and dumb end to this cursed season. That final play just deserves a wholehearted WTF. Of course there were more injuries too. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 27/08/2026

S29E26 #NRLBroncosStorm Game 764 – 46–20 Bruise free footy as Melbourne post another 40+ score against Brisbane. It was dumb, it was silly, but it was almost a return to normal service against them. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 27/08/2026

SOMEONE PLEASE PUBLISH THIS PICTURE SO ITS WATERMARK FREE

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 27/08/2026

Live look at dangerous driving causing grevious bodily harm

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 20/08/2026

S29E25 #NRLStormPanthers Game 763 – 14–22 Melbourne’s home season comes to a soggy end. A much improved second half was nice, with the Prefects held scoreless once Atkins realised there were two teams out there. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 08/08/2026

S29E23 #NRLStormManly Game 762 – 42–20 Down 0–14 and lucky to be zero, Melbourne’s 42 points unanswered blitz ends Manly’s season. Bipolar weather in Perth for a bipolar football team. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 31/07/2026

S29E22 #NRLStormBulldogs Game 761 – 22–36 Under strength and inexperienced, Melbourne’s players that were actually available were unable to defend well enough to keep the visitors to a score they could achieve. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 24/07/2026

S29E21 #NRLSouthsStorm Game 760 – 26–28 Rinse and repeat in this cursed season. If it’s not more injuries, it’s giving up a half time lead. Whatever that game was, September holidays are ready to go. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 17/07/2026

S29E20 #NRLRoostersStorm Game 759 – 6–14 More injuries, but not enough points. There was effort, but the fundamentals at times are just lacking. It’s not season over, but it’s imminent. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 12/07/2026

S29E19 #NRLStormTitans Game 758 – 22–18 Melbourne made very hard work of NRL win number 500. It was very clunky and very unnerving, but it’s a much needed two points. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 27/06/2026

S29E17 #NRLManlyStorm Game 757 – 4–30 Never really in it as a broken and battered Storm lineup were unable to match Manly in the first half, and even when momentum shifted briefly in the second half, Melbourne were disjointed and unorganised. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 21/06/2026

S29E16 #NRLStormRaiders Game 756 – 42–20 Down 16–0, level at half time. Second half shutout. Rugby league is a funny game. Munster takes another milestone win. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 21/06/2026

Are we playing on delay? It’s only 0–16 here live.

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 17/06/2026

The main blocks of empty seats are on level four in the MCC. Those on ground level are very restricted view.

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 13/06/2026

Retiring from this game already. Doing it without a Storm player 💅

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 05/06/2026

S29E14 #NRLStormKnights Game 755 – 32–30 A shootout at AAMI Park and it felt like it was a case of who could score last would win. Somehow though Melbourne toughed it out to come out on top. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 30/05/2026

S29E13 #NRLStormRoosters Game 754 – 18–4 It felt like Melbourne played with a chip on their shoulder, but it was a positive emotion. They embraced the grind, played for 80 minutes, capitalised on the opposition’s errors, and took a welcome two points. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 30/05/2026

Matt Tripp apparently being in the King PVL corner is utterly depressing.

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 22/05/2026

S29E12 #NRLBulldogsStorm Game 753 – 20–30 A midseason slopfest with Melbourne again throwing away a half time lead. Too many errors, too often lazy in defence. Under strength sure, but it’s too hard to win when you play dumb football. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 18/05/2026

Oh and these black Acics boots from Shaun Mannagh (that I snapped on Thursday night) are fantastic.

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 16/05/2026

S29E11 #NRLEelsStorm #NRLMagicRound Game 752 – 34–8 Two in a row! Melbourne back it up to beat their Magic Round bunny in not convincing style, but by grinding it out and taking their chances. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 10/05/2026

S29E10 #NRLStormTigers Game 751 – 44–16 A win! The losing streak ended in emphatic fashion. A hot start, some starch in defence and a return to the style of play that Melbourne enjoy. Munster’s first tries in a year a highlight. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 01/05/2026

S29E09 #NRLDolphinsStorm Game 750 – 10–28 There was some improvement and at times some, but not enough good wet weather football from Melbourne. The Storm humbled again in a second half shutout for a seventh loss in a row. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 30/04/2026

Wouldn’t defensive plays need to be made first?

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 25/04/2026

S29E08 #NRLStormSouths Game 749 – 6–48 The 2026 edition of the Melbourne Storm are officially broken beyond repair. Unable to defend or execute anything close to the fundamentals of rugby league. The now equal club record losing streak has no end in sight. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 25/04/2026

The public crisis meeting was amusing.

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 17/04/2026

S29E07 #NRLRaidersStorm Game 748 – 22–26 Five straight losses. There’s signs of improvement, but there’s a dumb footy team all too apparent at the moment. The scoreboard probably flattered Melbourne anyway. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 11/04/2026

S29E06 #NRLStormWarriors Game 747 – 14–38 The Warriors finally do it, ending a decade long horror run against the Storm to take home the Michael Moore Trophy. Melbourne unable to “complete” sets in defence due to their own lack of discipline and lack of attention to detail. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 04/04/2026

What’s more wobbly right now…

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 03/04/2026

S29E05 #NRLPanthersStorm Game 746 – 10–50 Melbourne finally concede 50. Book your September holidays. Beaten thoroughly on the edges on a bad Friday. Who could’ve predicted that? Melbourne’s third loss in a row and it doesn’t look like ending. The Storm needs a circuit breaker and fast. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 28/03/2026

S29E04 #NRLCowboysStorm Game 745 – 24–28 Another second half Melbourne meltdown. Leading by ten with 15 to play and then conceding three straight tries is more than just poor. This will be a costly defeat. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 20/03/2026

S29E03 #NRLStormBroncos Game 744 – 14–18 The scars remain. Held scoreless in the second half as the visitors ran roughshod yet again. Melbourne unable to find the right options in attack, while the edge defence was far from perfect. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 19/03/2026

Raiders vs Bulldogs, round 3 2026

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 05/03/2026

First home game arts and crafts 🧱

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 05/03/2026

S29E01 #NRLStormEels Game 742 – 52–4 The Eels were sliced, diced and fried up in round one again. Melbourne dining out to extend the streak for another year. Despite the injuries and roster changes, the ruthless machine never breaks. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 05/10/2025

S28E31 #NRLStormBroncos Game 741 – 22–26 Wasn’t meant to be for the Storm. The narrative just wasn’t in their favour and the chance for seven was lost as they looked shell-shocked and held scoreless in the second half. Shattered. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 02/10/2025

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 26/09/2025

S28E30 #NRLStormSharks Game 740 – 22-14 A loud and proud AAMI Park roared home the Storm to another #NRLGF berth. Just too good. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 12/09/2025

S28E28 #NRLStormBulldogs Game 739 — 26–18 Broken, but not beaten. The Bulldogs went the man, but forgot about scoring enough points. A much-needed week off to reset and try and make another decider. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 12/09/2025

This cloud burst wasn’t necessary at all.

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 04/09/2025

S28E27 #NRLBroncosStorm Game 738 — 14–30 Consecutive losses. More injuries. Clunkiness and lacking discipline. Melbourne seem to be gearing up for tennis szn rather than finals footy. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 29/08/2025

S28E26 #NRLStormRoosters Game 737 — 10–40 In frigid conditions, Melbourne rest players and play a game of “who wants to play rugby league?” Where the points don’t matter and no one really has fun. Some might have played themselves out of further opportunities this season though. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 22/08/2025

S28E25 #NRLStormBulldogs Game 736 — 20–14 Melbourne hold on to stay in second as the Dogs pushed them hard. It wasn’t pretty, but you take the tough wins at this time of the year. #purplepride

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Storm Machine @stormmachine.substack.com · 14/08/2025

S28E24 #NRLPanthersStorm Game 735 — 22–18 Melbourne tried to play dead just to push the premiers to #GoldenGallop, then Harry decided to go and win it himself. Sometimes a plan just comes together. #purplepride

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