The Melbourne Storm dynasty has been unparalleled in modern Australian sport, particularly those which prioritise competition parity. Success has come and gone for plenty of powerhouses but none have enjoyed the longevity of the Storm, who have been contending for titles for the past 16 years and counting.
It will go down as one of the most remarkable periods any club has put together in Australian rugby league, second only to St George of the 1950s and 1960s. The club has survived salary-cap scandals and rule changes designed to eradicate their strengths, ownership changes and player retirements, and it has done so without missing a beat. Premiership windows seemingly open and close for every club in every salary-capped sport – with the exception of the Melbourne Storm and the New England Patriots.
