Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith has defended a controversial statement made by his former club on Friday night amid a barrage of backlash from fans. NRL 7NEWS
Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onDuring the special presentation, past Melbourne greats brought out their premiership trophies and placed them on small pedestals.
Melbourne Storm greats pose with their premiership trophies for their 25-year anniversary celebrations.“I think it was purely an in-house thing that they were doing for the fans and the players and particularly the old boys down there,” he told SEN. “There were guys there that played in those grand finals and then were forced to leave the club in 2010. After that, they never had an opportunity to play in another grand final or an opportunity to win one.
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