Massive finals boost as Manly stun Storm in controversial finish
Manly’s top-eight hopes have received a massive boost, surviving a second-half fightback to upset the Melbourne Storm at home on the back of a controversial penalty at the death.
Manly’s top-eight hopes have received a massive boost, surviving a second-half fightback to upset the Melbourne Storm at home on the back of a controversial penalty at the death.
Cameron Munster will continue to spend time away from the Storm after his father’s death, but his return has been locked in.
Fans have started a petition to re-sign unwanted Knights star Dane Gagai, who was a surprise replacement for Kalyn Ponga in Newcastle’s loss to Melbourne.
Cameron Munster has been rocked by the passing of his father just days out from the Origin decider, with the Queensland captain given time off from Camp Maroon to be with his family.
The ARL Commission informed NRL clubs it has taken the extraordinary step of giving itself the power to charge players for offences on the field. SEE THE EMAIL.
The Storm has always been the master of identifying talent, but it has bigger plans in mind with its homegrown players, with several local juniors expected to become household names at Melbourne in the coming years.
The Melbourne Storm has always been the master of identifying talent, but it has bigger plans in mind with its home-grown players.
Melbourne are under siege for their best talent with the Perth Bears and PNG set to hit the player market. As a result, the Storm are ready to launch one of the richest retention drives in the club’s history.
While Melbourne will end their 27-year association with Queensland feeder teams, they won’t leave the Sunshine State alone, with the Storm turning up the heat on the Broncos in the battle for Queensland talent.
Kristian Woolf’s Dolphins have rocketed into the NRL’s top eight after Isaiya Katoa led his team in an attacking rout against the hapless Dragons.
Star halfback Jahrome Hughes was back to his Dally M-winning form against the Cowboys, keeping the Storm in touch with the competition’s leaders.
Craig Bellamy, who has guided the Storm to three NRL premierships and 21 finals series, has made a decision on his coaching future.
From the brother of the game’s best player to the son of a current NRL coach, and a ready-made Kalyn Ponga replacement – these are the prodigies ready to make their first grade debuts.
Craig Bellamy’s glittering career at the Storm could be coming to an end, with the coach set to make a call on his Melbourne future and make a move that has piqued the interest of the Gold Coast Titans.
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