Ryan Papenhuyzen is on the verge of re-signing with the Storm, with the club now trying to work out how they can also keep one of their rising stars.
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Ryan Papenhuyzen says money won’t influence where he plays in 2026 but wants to sort out his future by a key date.
Xavier Coates says he’s incredibly proud to have represented Australia despite copping plenty of abuse online from fans who wanted him to play for PNG.
The Storm have locked in three of their four spine members on long-term deals after skipper Harry Grant took up an option to remain with the club until the end of 2026.
According to the Dally M medallist, there’s one key thing behind Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy’s unbelievable success.
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There are many reasons why the Storm and the Panthers have dominated for so long, but one stat stands above all.
A late change to Melbourne’s grand final team hasn’t been ruled out after plans were scuttled by Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s suspension.
Every player’s journey to the NRL grand final is different but few can rival Storm flyer Will Warbrick.
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.
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.
There are mouth-watering clashes everywhere in Sunday’s NRL grand final, but the angst between a couple of Origin combatants could explode.
They say beware the injured warrior and that will be Melbourne Storm’s grand final approach to Panthers star Nathan Cleary.
After two decades in the job, Storm coach Craig Bellamy keeps evolving his team and captain Harry Grant says some key moves have Melbourne poised to deliver a premiership.
Russell Gould
A fired-up Roosters big man in what could be his final NRL game is something every Melbourne Storm player is fully prepared for on Friday night.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Melbourne Storm has a shocking recent home record against Canberra and could have to tackle the Raiders without two stars.
