Overview

• Melbourne Storm extended its apology to Wurundjeri elders and to First Nations, Māori and Pasifika communities for the April incident.
• It will replace a full Welcome to Country with an Acknowledgement of Country at Thursday’s Indigenous Round match.
• Chairman Matt Tripp attributed the Anzac Day cancellation to internal miscommunication that left elders and dance groups withdrawing from pre-match events.
• The club will unveil the story and design of its 2025 Indigenous Jersey this week in support of its reconciliation efforts.
• Storm has committed to embedding cultural protocols and ongoing engagement to rebuild trust with Indigenous communities.