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Rugby league giant a heavyweight champion in the making

He’s a big bopper on the footy field, and one of Australia’s hottest boxing stars backs Nelson Asofa-Solomona to make an impact in the ring too.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Kalyn Ponga of the Knights looks on during the round five NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium, on April 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

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SuperCoach wrap: Ponga flops, Hughes among injuries

Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga was barely sighted as the Knights’ attacking woes continued, while SuperCoaches have a host of fresh injuries to deal with.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Jahrome Hughes of the Storm is tackled by Wayde Egan of the Warriors during the round six NRL match between Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park, on April 13, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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Double disaster: Injury carnage rocks Warriors, Storm

Melbourne’s demolition of the Warriors could come at a cost to both clubs, with Jahrome Hughes and James Fisher-Harris suffering injuries.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Xavier Coates of the Storm scores the match winning try during the round two NRL match between Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors at AAMI Park, on March 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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Storm’s ridiculous record goes on the line

A sold-out crowd in Melbourne will see if the Storm can extend their remarkable record over the Warriors.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Will Warbrick of the Storm celebrates winning the round one NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park on March 08, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Funny journey’: Storm star’s unusual road to GF

Every player’s journey to the NRL grand final is different but few can rival Storm flyer Will Warbrick.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Josh King of the Storm celebrate winning the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Really surreal’: Storm’s new main man

After never playing a full season in five years at Newcastle, Josh King has hardly missed a game at Melbourne Storm.

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Download your 2024 NRL grand final sweep

Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers will go to war in a legacy-defining grand final clash. DOWNLOAD your 2024 NRL grand final sweep and get one over your mates in the Clive Churchill and winning-margin battle.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Lazarus Vaalepu of the Storm celebrates after scoring a try during the round 26 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Melbourne Storm at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on August 29, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Storm confirm big grand final inclusion

Storm coach Craig Bellamy has turned to an NRL rookie for Sunday’s grand final as the minor premiers look to end Penrith’s streak without the suspended Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

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Storm bolter backed to shine in GF

He’s only played seven NRL games, but a Storm rookie looks set to earn a spot on the bench after Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s huge ban.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Jahrome Hughes of the Storm celebrates scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Key change to Storm star’s game

Jahrome Hughes could go into the grand final as the Dally M medallist and revealed the change he made that had helped him and Melbourne Storm succeed in 2024.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm celebrates victory following during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Really disappointed’: Bellamy stays diplomatic on NAS ban

Storm coach Craig Bellamy refused to be critical of the NRL judiciary following Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s ban, instead shifting the focus to the team’s preparation for the big dance without their enforcer.

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Storm grand final bid fails spectacularly

The Storm have suffered a monumental blow in their bid to free Nelson Asofa-Solomona for Sunday’s grand final against Penrith.

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Video analysis: Hughes-Cleary showdown will decide NRL grand final

It’s rugby league’s version of the Thrilla in Manila, only substitute two halfbacks in their prime for Ali and Frazier. BRENT READ analyses the match-up that will decide the NRL grand final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Storm’s speedy Zen master

Four years after being best player in a grand final and with horror injuries behind Ryan Papenhuyzen is back to hs speedy best with a crucial new weapon in his arsenal.

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