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The Melbourne Storm is a professional rugby league football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that competes in the National Rugby League (NRL). Founded in 1998 as part of the league's national expansion, the team quickly established itself as a highly competitive franchise. The Storm has won multiple NRL premierships and routinely qualifies for the finals series, drawing talent from across Australia and the Pacific. The club plays its home matches at AAMI Park and serves as the premier rugby league team for fans in the state of Victoria.

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When did Melbourne Storm play their first NRL match?

Melbourne Storm entered the premiership in 1998 and played their first match on March 14, 1998, beating Illawarra 14 to 12. Chris Anderson was the foundation coach. [NRL club records](https://www.nrl.com/annual/nrl/clubs/storm/club-records/)

Where does Melbourne Storm play home matches?

Melbourne Storm is based in Melbourne, Victoria, and has called AAMI Park home since 2010. The club previously used Olympic Park for much of its early history. [Melbourne Park club profile](https://www.melbournepark.com.au/club/melbourne-storm/)

When did Melbourne Storm win its first premiership?

The Storm won its first NRL premiership in 1999, only its second season. It defeated St George Illawarra 20 to 18 in a final watched by more than 107,000 people. [Melbourne Storm season history](https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/about/yearly-results/)

Which famous players are associated with Melbourne Storm?

Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, and Cooper Cronk are among the best-known Storm players. The club's history also includes early premiership winners such as Marcus Bai, Glenn Lazarus, and Matt Geyer. [NRL Storm history](https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/03/02/melbourne-storms-current-players-dominate-20-year-team/)

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