It was just after 11pm on a Saturday in June when the Melbourne Storm players made their way to the northern end of Accor Stadium.

Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen had just slotted a field goal in golden point extra time to defeat South Sydney. Winger Alex Johnston scored four tries and there was a comical moment when TV cameras captured Cameron Munster accidentally wiping out a South Sydney ballboy as he took the field.

Country artist Shaboozey blasted through the speakers as the players showered before being asked by captain Harry Grant to step outside.

Whenever the Storm play in Sydney, the local players enjoy the chance to exit early and catch up with loved ones. But Grant knew this would be the first and last time Melbourne would play at the Sydney Olympic stadium during the regular seaso

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