Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors will battle it out on Saturday evening for the Michael Moore Trophy, a tradition between the two clubs since 2000.
Awarded to the winning team, the trophy honours Storm’s inaugural Football Manager, Michael Moore, who tragically passed away in Auckland on the night of 2000 season’s opening round clash.
This year marks 26 years since Moore's passing, the legacy and influence he left at the Club continues to live on.
The trophy will be presented by Michael's family post-match, symbolising the passion and love he had for the Club, and the role he played in setting the foundations of the Melbourne Storm and what the Club stands for today.
During the week, the Club will get together to hear from former Storm player Peter Robinson as well as current Director of Football Frank Ponissi about Mick and the influence in had on the Club’s foundations.
Storm has gone on to win the trophy 33 times and the Warriors 12, alongside two draws.
Melbourne have retained the trophy since 2016, with Craig Bellamy’s team proving too strong for the Warriors in 2025, winning the Round 6 game 42-14.
The trophy will again be presented following Saturday’s game to the winning team and captain on the field at AAMI Park.
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