SuperCoach wrap: Big name flops and fresh Pap injury
Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant were among the flops while a fresh injury concern for Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to dominate SuperCoach headlines all week.
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Brookie Stormed: Melbourne demolition soured by injury blows
Melbourne’s ‘big four’ put on a clinic in the Battle of Brookvale, dominating Manly from the opening whistle – but the impressive win may come at a cost.
Dragons shake off injury woes to produce stunning Storm upset
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has praised his team’s desperation in defence, as they pulled off a historic upset, securing back-to-back wins over the Storm for the first time since 1999.
Storm make call on Papenhuyzen’s fitness
The Storm will be without some of their big guns for the game against the Dragons, with the club making a call on injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.
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How Eels’ failed $10m Bellamy pursuit paved way for Ryles
If Parramatta had their way, Craig Bellamy would be returning to AAMI Park in round one as head coach of the Eels. Instead, Bellamy knocked back the richest coaching contract in NRL history, paving the way for Jason Ryles to land the gig.
Storm star’s journey from Aussie rules, Olympics to 50 NRL games
As a teenager, Will Warbrick aspired to play in the AFL for St Kilda. Instead, he went on to win an Olympic medal before joining the Storm, where he’ll notch his 50th game this weekend.
Coates set to strike for Storm
Melbourne Storm will be boosted by the return of star winger Xavier Coates for Sunday’s NRL round-one match against Parramatta.
How grand final heartbreak turned Storm into premiership favourites
In the six months since Melbourne’s grand final loss, coach Craig Bellamy has relived the night. He takes the lessons and attempts to be better. More often than not, he is – and that’s why the Storm start the season as favourites.
Bellamy’s brutal message moments after GF loss
One brutal sentence from Craig Bellamy has the Storm fired up for grand final redemption after they were outplayed in last year’s decider.
Why a new recruit could end GF debate
The Storm turned Shawn Blore into a star in his first season at the club. It’s why he can’t wait to see what another former Tiger does in 2025.
Storm star explains controversial GF call
Jack Howarth has lifted the lid on whether he got the ball down in last year’s grand final, with the Storm rookie primed for an even bigger year.
‘Watchability’ rankings: Broncos pipped as NRL’s most watchable team
They’re brimming with star power and have a murky recent off-field track record, but the Brisbane Broncos can’t crack No.1 spot on TRAVIS MEYN’S watchability rankings for 2025.
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