Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoided a suspension after the NRL Match Review Committee downgraded his dangerous contact charge to a grade one following a revised medical report regarding Manly prop Taniela Paseka.
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has conceded his side will miss the NRL finals in 2026, only the fourth time in club history, after a 36-22 loss to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. The team, heavily impacted by injuries, failed to secure a top-eight spot despite a strong start in the game.
NRL coach undecided on plan for next season in light of medical conditionRugby league veteran turns spotlight on return to form in Wests Tigers clashCraig Bellamy is staying private about his illness, the veteran Melbourne coach wanting the spotlight to remain on the Storm rather than his health.Bellamy fronted the media at AAMI Park ahead of the Storm’s Sunday afternoon clash with Wests Tigers, with the side looking to stop a record-extending seven-match losing streak. Continue reading...
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder following recent medical tests, the club announced. The 66-year-old, who signed a contract extension through 2028 in February, has been advised his diagnosis will not impact his coaching ability in the immediate future. The Storm are currently experiencing their worst season since Bellamy took over in 2003, having lost six consecutive matches.
