The 2011 Melbourne Storm season was the 14th in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2011 Telstra Premiership and finished the regular season in first place, taking out the minor premiership.

Storm enjoyed a strong start to the season with a 7-3 record from the opening 10 rounds. Their run of stellar form continued, losing just two games for the remainder of the season. Both of those came on the eve of the finals but the team was still able to win the Minor Premiership, finishing two points clear of Manly. After beating Newcastle 18-8 in the Qualifying final, Storm’s season was prematurely ended with a home preliminary final loss to the Warriors. Melbourne again finished the season with the competition’s best defence.

At the Dally M awards, the Club featured prominently. Billy Slater was named the Dally M Player of the Year and Best Fullback while Cameron Smith (Captain of the Year, Hooker of the Year and Rep Player of the Year), Cooper Cronk (Halfback of the Year) and Craig Bellamy (Coach of the Year) also received honours. Gareth Widdop also enjoyed a breakout season, playing 25 games while making 16 line breaks and providing 16 try assists.

In 2011 the Storm jerseys were made by Kooga. They retained their predominantly purple home jersey from 2010 and also their predoninantly white away jersey from 2010.

On 4 February 2011 Crown Casino was named the naming rights sponsor of the Storm in 2011 and chest sponsor on the jersey. Suzuki is also continuing as major sponsors as well with their name appearing on the sleeves. There is no sponsorship on the back of the jersey.Makita also announced a continuation of their sponsorship and their name will continue to appear on the shorts.

Although other players may play for the Melbourne Storm during the year, all NRL clubs are required to select a top 25 First Grade squad at the beginning of the season.

Source: Storm 2011 Squad

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