Summary:
Cameron Munster, the star player of the Melbourne Storm, is one game away from NRL grand final glory and hopes to honor his late father who passed away during this year’s State of Origin series. Munster lost his father at age 58 and will be cheered on by his mother, wife, sister, and children during the final match against the Brisbane Broncos.
What This Means for You:
- Munster’s determination to honor his late father is a reminder of the importance of family support and motivation in achieving success.
- The loss of a loved one can be a significant challenge, but Munster’s story shows how one can channel their grief into motivation and inspiration.
- By focusing on the present moment and playing with a carefree approach, Munster demonstrates how to handle high-pressure situations with ease and confidence.
- The 2023 NRL grand final between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos is expected to be an exciting and emotional match, with many central Queensland players participating.
Original Post:
Cameron Munster’s late father always called his son before big games, encouraging him to back himself and not give away “stupid penalties”. The Melbourne Storm star stands just one game away from NRL grand final glory once again, but this time it will be different. The Rockhampton and central Queensland product lost his father, Steven Munster, at age 58, during this year’s State of Origin series, where he courageously led Queensland to a famous victory. He hopes to do the same for the Melbourne Storm on Sunday night in the NRL grand final against the Brisbane Broncos in Sydney.
The late Steven Munster, wife, Debbie, and son Cameron after Melbourne’s 2017 grand final win. (Supplied: Danielle Kersnovske)
And while his dad is no longer there to cheer for him, his proud mum, Debbie, and younger sister, Danielle Kersnovske, will be cheering him, along with adoring wife, Bianca, and their three children.
“We’re just proud of him to achieve what he’s done in his career, but especially this year, with what we’ve gone through,”
Ms Munster said.
“I’ll be very nervous [in the crowd], but I’ll sit there and continue to chew my nails that I don’t have any of and I get myself into such a state it puts my blood pressure through the roof.”
While Ms Munster will be in the 80,000-strong crowd cheering on her son, his sister will be nervously pacing around the lounge room of her home in Sarina in north Queensland.
“I hope we put 40 [points] on them,” Ms Kersnovske joked.
“Dad will be whipping him home [up in heaven] if he makes a line break, I can tell you that and they’ll probably be able to hear me cheering from Sydney.” A tearful Queensland coach Billy Slater hugs skipper Cameron Munster after this year’s Origin decider. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)
Ms Kersnovske said the closely bonded Munster siblings missed their dad’s phone calls before and after games.
“It was a tough one actually, last Friday night when they [Melbourne] got up over the Sharks,” she said.
“You sit there waiting for him [dad] to call to boast about it, but he didn’t.”
She said their dad, a former champion sportsman in his own right and keen horse racing enthusiast, always had a few tips for her older brother.
“He’d be telling Cameron to back himself, hold the ball, do what he does best and for God’s sake, tackle,”
Ms Kersnovske said.
“And no stupid penalties,” Mrs Munster quickly chimed in.
