Forget Sydney and Geelong – the best footy finals team of the 21st century launches its 14th-straight flag campaign with a home final in Melbourne on Saturday. Here’s why you shouldn’t miss it.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy is lapping up the rich talent available to him with just a single frontliner on the injury list ahead of a qualifying final showdown with Cronulla.
His footy IQ is off the charts, but Ryan Papenhuyzen’s book smarts could be the trump card for the Storm in the finals.
Providing the sort of highlight reel only Xavier Coates can produce is taking extra work to look after his ultra-athletic body.
It’s hard to think Melbourne Storm could win the premiership without Cameron Munster, but he was pretty close to not being available for the finals.
Few have been better in the NRL in 2024 than Storm’s Jahrome Hughes, who revealed the new mentality driving his premiership ambitions.
The Sharks claim they don’t get enough respect in Sydney, but it’s a different story down south where the Storm have nothing but respect for their long-time rivals.
Melbourne Storm won its final home-and-away game by 38 points without the superstar fullback who will be ready to go for the finals.
After Craig Bellamy recorded his 400th NRL win and his 37th against the awful Brisbane Broncos, he delivered some positive finals news.
NRL fans have shown their ruthless side once again, mocking the Broncos mercilessly as the 2023 runners up’s season came to a horrific end.
Craig Bellamy has taken the Storm to the finals 21 times, and a take-down of the battling Broncos will launch them into another premiership push.
After resting 11 players for Thursday night’s loss in Townsville, Storm coach Craig Bellamy has revealed his final round plans and an injury update on one star.
The Melbourne Storm coach left no doubt what he thought of those attacking his decision to rest 11 of his best players.
The Storm could unleash their secret weapon in the finals, with one player who’s been rewarded with a long-term extension looking to extend his incredible NRL record.
Team list Tuesday will look very different for the Storm this week, but one club veteran has confirmed he won’t be rested and will travel to Townsville to face the Cowboys.
The Melbourne Storm have wrapped up the minor premiership but not before one of the most absurd Bunker calls of the season.
The Storm faces a tricky few weeks as the club looks to balance rest and finals preparations while having to make two brutal trips to Queensland.
Even with stars sidelined by injury for much of the NRL season, Melbourne Storm still looks set to finish on top, and now those players are back it could be scary for their rivals.
Melbourne Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona plays his 200th NRL game on Saturday and has revealed how he rolls out his intimidating performances each week.
Yet again Melbourne Storm will finish in the top two and that opens the door for Craig Bellamy to pull some moves with his players before the finals.
NRL commentators and fans have been left completely baffled after a controversial moment erupted early in the top of the table clash.
The Panthers’ hunt for a fourth straight premiership has suffered a monumental blow after Nathan Cleary left the field late against the Storm.
Penrith is more than one man but if Storm coach Craig Bellamy could take one thing on Thursday night to stop Nathan Cleary he knows what it would be.
Penrith and Melbourne have been the best two teams of the modern era, with the sides to add another chapter to their epic rivalry.
The Storm has already turned one sevens player into an NRL star, and they could be looking at their next prospect.
Reports have suggested Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen could be headed out of the club and he’s given his response.
A sluggish win over a side down the bottom of the NRL ladder was enough for Storm coach Craig Bellamy to be concerned ahead of a monster challenge.
There’s a key reason why Melbourne Storm suffered a shock loss last week and coach Craig Bellamy has identified what needs to happen.
The Melbourne Storm were cruising to the minor premiership, but a shock 25-year first has left the side no room for error.
They’re already four points clear at the top, but the Storm is set to get even stronger with a key man cleared to start on Saturday night.
A returning Melbourne Storm star says he doesn’t want to mess with a winning formula as the end to a previous season plays on his mind.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has cleared the air on his future with the Storm, with the towering prop leaning on two American stars to get himself right going into the finals.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has cleared the air on his future with the Storm, with the towering prop leaning on two American stars to get himself right going into the finals.
Two massive Melbourne Storm ins will make the NRL ladder leaders a scary prospect now and even more so in the finals.
They’re already four points clear at the top, and the Storm is about to get even better with their most important player set to return from injury.
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has joked that star playmaker Cameron Munster will need to earn his spot back through reserve grade.
A key change in the off-season has worked wonders for a former Australian Schoolboys star who has shown Storm fans why the club was so keen to sign him.
Cameron Munster was unable to perform a simple daily task just weeks ago, but has now given Storm fans exactly what they want to hear.
There was a key daily task Cameron Munster couldn’t do when his groin injury was at its worst but he’s now close to a playing return.
The Storm has been ravaged by injuries throughout 2024, but one of their best players could return against the Wests Tigers after an encouraging update.
One of Queensland’s most reliable stars has been dealt a horror blow that’s sure to leave Maroons coach Billy Slater tearing his hair out.
Melbourne Storm has a shocking recent home record against Canberra and could have to tackle the Raiders without two stars.
An enormous issue the NRL seemingly refuses to deal with has once again reared its ugly head in laughable scenes.
They were one of the favourites to open the 2025 season in Las Vegas, but a juggernaut club has officially withdrawn from the race.
Ryan Papenhuyzen will make his return from injury on Friday night and another Storm superstar is tipped to be back ahead of schedule.
Some huge names are returning to the NRL field, with a luckless Storm superstar and a dumped Rooster picked for round 16.
Sua Faalogo’s NRL career is still in its infancy but the youngster has learned a painful lesson after a spectacular put-down
Melbourne Storm is seeking young female athletes from all codes – including netball, Aussie rules and soccer – to help the club create history.
A Melbourne Storm ballkid has caught NRL fans’ imaginations after his brilliant moment in the high-scoring clash with the Knights.
Frustrations have boiled over after full-time in the Storm’s thrilling win over the Knights in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon.
The Storm could be on the hunt for a new middle after the club released an experienced forward to the Super League.
The news wasn’t the worst possible for both Melbourne Storm and Queensland but Cameron Munster’s injury is still a bad one.
Melbourne Storm’s Indigenous jersey is all about connections, but it means even more to Reimis Smith who has a special link to the design.
After his side’s latest heavy defeat, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been grilled by reporters over his future at the NRL club.
Cameron Munster has reaggravated a nasty injury and was left writhing in pain in scenes that put him in doubt for State of Origin.
The NRL has warned defenders they still face punishments for illegal contact on kickers after Harry Grant had a rare win at the judiciary.
Storm captain Harry Grant has fronted the judiciary after challenging his charge for a light touch on the Sharks’ Daniel Atkinson.
The Harry Grant sin binning has again been slammed, with the NRL denying it is cracking down on contact with kickers.
The NRL world was left dumbfounded after Storm captain Harry Grant was sin binned in utterly farcical scenes no one could believe.
Former Bachelor Nick Cummins has been unveiled as a marquee signing with an NRL club in a stunt 10 years after his last Wallabies appearance.
Every year Melbourne Storm fans bite their fingernails wondering whether SuperCoach Craig Bellamy will keep going and he’s made a decision about 2025.
The Melbourne Storm got another win but it was soured by concerning scenes involving a fan favourite getting struck down yet again.
He’s overcome three major injuries, he lost the captaincy and he’s been moved to the bench. But Christian Welch has never stopped being selfless as he reaches a major milestone.
The Roosters hooker was in tears as he revealed the true cost of being caught up in an infamous white powder video scandal.
He comes across as a larrikin on and off the field, but Cameron Munster is so much more than that, and it’s something not lost on his coach.
With just nine seconds on the clock, a Rabbitohs winger made a staggering decision that could lead to a long suspension.
NRL stalwart Dale Finucane’s decision to look after his family and retire was lauded by his former coach as a call more players should make.
A Melbourne Storm superstar has hit out at a swirling rumour as one NRL club desperately searches for a playmaker to lead them.
Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona let his footy do the talking on Thursday and then set the record straight on all the rumours about him.
The Storm is sitting pretty at the top of the table, but the result could have been different had they not held on while Cameron Munster was in the sin bin for a bizarre play.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has exploded at the NRL Bunker, claiming decisions being made “haven’t been good enough”.
New NSW coach Michael Maguire isn’t short on fullback talent but has been urged to find a spot somewhere for the electric Storm custodian.
Melbourne Storm winger Xavier Coates is making a habit of absurd highlight reel moments, adding to it on Friday night.
Craig Bellamy’s name gets linked to just about any coaching vacancy, so it’s no surprise to hear his name mentioned as South Sydney’s potential boss.
The Melbourne Storm has locked in one of their most underrated stars to a new deal.
Cameron Munster got an A from his coach after returning for Melbourne Storm last week but there’s a secret pain behind his comeback.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy delivered a warning to the NRL after the return of star playmaker Cameron Munster gave his team another monster scalp.
Adam Reynolds is a champion of rugby league but the Broncos captain has left the competition heartbroken after his latest setback.
With one superstar set to return against the Broncos, another is labouring in the Queensland Cup with talk he’s on the outer with Storm coach Craig Bellamy.
The reason for a Melbourne Storm weapon’s demotion has been revealed with the cashed up Dragons ready to pounce.
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