Border rugby league identity Mike Eden says grand finalists Melbourne Storm will be forever grateful for the community's support more than five months ago.
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COVID-19 forced the Storm out of Victoria, where it relocated to Albury for training.
The issue became Australian sport's hottest topic in early May when Albury Council voted 5-4 against allowing the NRL powerhouse to train at Greenfield Park, but Ovens and Murray Football Netball League club Albury Tigers quickly solved the problem by welcoming the Storm to Albury Sportsground.
Eden is in regular contact with Storm coach Craig Bellamy.
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"The Storm was very thankful that the community got behind them and they had a great time here," Eden said.
The 1983 Rothmans medallist believes Melbourne will pip Penrith on Sunday night.
