How Storm will plan for pre-finals rest
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.
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.
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