A new world-class Rugby League venue has been officially opened at Seabrook Reserve in Broadmeadows.
This blockbuster centre will be the new home for Melbourne Storm’s elite female development pathways, NRL Victoria and its youth development squads, and Touch Victoria – backing players and teams from grassroots to elite levels.
The $22 million centre also features three new turf pitches, a pavilion with female friendly change rooms, a half pitch for touch rugby, high performance training facilities, medical facilities, match day amenities, a kitchen, and meeting and administration rooms, including space for community groups to meet.
These facilities will also be used by local sports organisations and clubs including the Northern Thunder to ensure more grassroots clubs have the best facilities and infrastructure to support rugby league’s growth in Victoria.
Melbourne Storm superstars took to the Reserve’s new rugby pitch for their captains run on the weekend, to test out the ground and run NRL and Touch Football clinics for kids, all part of a fun family day organised by Hume City Council.
The event was a showcase for the possibilities that come with locals being able to access world-class facilities in their backyard; to not only connect with their community but witness sporting heroes in action close to home.
Melbourne Storm CEO, Justin Rodski said “The continued growth of rugby league locally and introduction of new Melbourne Storm pathways programs for female and male players is exciting for the game in Victoria. With the support of the Victorian Government and Hume City Council, we hope to see more local players wearing the Storm jersey in years to come.”
