NRL - MELBOURNE STORM

2008 NRL Season

The National Rugby League will kick off the game's Centenary season on March 14, 2008 with an opening round that features matches in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

The 2008 Telstra Premiership Season will give fans the chance to celebrate the game's Centenary milestones while also focusing on what promises to be one of the most gripping premiership races in history.

Melbourne's bid for a second straight Premiership and a third consecutive Minor Premiership will face challenges from every quarter in a new look draw that introduces an extra 'bye' and increases the number of local derbies and marquee matches.

Melbourne Sports Events is pleased to offer the following four Corporate Hospitality options:

Corporate Suite
The Chairmans Club
The Robbie Kearns Lounge
The Lightning Lounge

Option 1 - Corporate Suite

The traditional sporting Corporate Hospitality experience - enjoy a comfortable and private setting to entertain your most important clients. Corporate suites for 16 or 30 people are available.

A Corporate Suite provides the following benefits :

Premium seating in your own private suite with kitchen and bar facilities
Premium catering delivered by professional wait staff including a four hour food and beverage package (beer, wine and soft drink)
VIP Parking - one for every two guests
TV monitor to watch the match and instant replays
Official match program - one for every guest

Option 2 - The Chairmans Club

The most prestigious game day corporate experience on offer, the Chairmans Club will provide you and your guests with the opportunity to network with key sponsors and commercial partners.

Enjoy quality fine dining with a four hour food and beverage package. Also includes an address from The Storm CEO or Chairman and entertainment by MC, with insights from sporting personalities and guest speakers.

The Chairmans Club provides the following benefits:

Premium seating with the best ground level views of the stadium, elevated and centre of the playing area
Gourmet cocktail style canape menu served throughout the event
Beer, wine and soft drink all included from 90 minutes prior to kick off, until 45 minutes post match
VIP Parking - one for every two guests
TV monitor to watch the match and instant replays
Official match program - one for every guest

Option 3 - The Robbie Kearns Lounge

Hosted by Robbie Kearns, 283 game NRL star and former Storm captain, NSW State of Origin legend and World Cup winner with the Kangaroos. With special guests from the sporting and entertainment world every week, this is the perfect way to entertain clients and watch the game in relaxed and upbeat surroundings.

With a capacity of 70, its a very exclusive way to watch the Storm with Kearnsy on the balcony, taking in the atmosphere as close to the action as you can get at Olympic Park. Enjoy canape style catering in a four hour food and beverage package, including Jim Beam, the official spirit of the Melbourne Storm, in the marquee with its boutique lounge fit out. The Jim Beam Party Crew will be on hand to make sure you have a great experience, taking plenty of snaps with their polaroid cameras for you to keep.

The Robbie Kearns Lounge provides the following benefits:

Four hour food and beverage package comprising cocktail style canape menu, beer, wine and soft drink package
Pre-match entertainment including MC, address by Robbie Kearns and guest speakers
Official match program for every guest
Car parking pass (one between every two guests)
Complimentary entry into the Jim Beam After Party following the match at Vodafone Arena

Option 4 - The Lightning Lounge

The Storm's relaxed dining option, providing a sit down match function for those who prefer to entertain their clients seated around a table! Enjoy a superb buffet menu in a four hour food and beverage package. At kick off, move to watch the match from prime seating behind glass in the Lazarus Stand, with TV monitors and an official Big League Match Program.

The Lightning Lounge provides the following benefits:

Gourmet buffet style meal
Beer, wine and soft drink all included from 90 minutes prior to kick off, until 45 minutes post match
Pre-match, quality entertainment including MC and guest speakers
Watch the match from tiered theatre-style seating behind glass, with in-seat waiter service
VIP Parking - one for every two guests
TV monitor to watch the match and instant replays
Official match program - one for every guest

Call the team at Melbourne Sports Events on (03) 9818 1688 or email info@melbsportsevents for further information.

2008 Melbourne Storm Fixture

Round

Date

Match

1 March 14 - 17 Melbourne Storm v Warriors

2 March 21 - 24 Melbourne Storm v Sharks

3 March 28 - 31 Roosters v Melbourne Storm

4 April 4 - 7 Melbourne Storm v Broncos

5 April 11 - 14 Melbourne Storm v Sea Eagles

6 April 18 - 21 Raiders v Melbourne Storm

7 April 25 - 27 Cowboys v Storm

8 BYE

9 May 10 - 12 Melbourne Storm v Knights

10 May 16 - 19 Dragons v Melbourne Storm

11 May 23 - 26 Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm

12 May 30 - June 2 Melbourne Storm v Bulldogs

13 June 6 - 9 Titans v Melbourne Storm

14 BYE

15 June 20 - 23 Melbourne Storm v Cowboys

16 June 27 - 30 Eels v Melbourne Storm

17 July 4 - 7 Melbourne Storm v Raiders

18 July 11 - 14 West Tigers v Melbourne Storm

19 July 18 - 21 Melbourne Storm v Dragons

20 July 25 - 28 Warriors v Melbourne Storm

21 August 1 - 4 Melbourne Storm v Titans

22 August 8 - 11 Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm

23 August 15 - 18 Melbourne Storm v Roosters

24 August 22 - 25 Panthers v Melbourne Storm

25 August 29 - September 1 Knights v Melbourne Storm

26 September 5 - 8 Melbourne Storm v Rabbitohs

2008 NRL Finals

Week 1 - September 12 - 14 - Home Venue Quarter Finals

Week 2 - September 20 - 21 - Home City Semi Finals

Week 3 - September 27 - 28 - Home Region Preliminary Finals

Week 4 - Sunday October 5 - NRL Grand Final - Telstra Stadium, NSW

2008 Test Match

Australia v New Zealand - Friday May 9