Melbourne Storm 2016

Post by **greeneyed** » November 24, 2015, 9:11 pm

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy returns from American sporting fact-finding mission

WHEN it comes to training, the latest technology, sports medicine and recruiting — Craig Bellamy wants to be the best.

That’s why for the fourth time in his 13 years as coach of Melbourne, the 56-year-old journeyed to the United States to learn about the latest skills and inside information from the top NFL and NBA organisations.

With Storm football manager Frank Ponissi in toe, the duo spent almost two weeks exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge.

Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 7620762289

Notaroboticfish · Post by **Notaroboticfish** » November 24, 2015, 9:19 pm

I can't see NBA teams being helpful. The NBA is just way too differently set up compared to the NRL.

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » November 27, 2015, 6:48 pm

Melbourne Storm to make most of home start

MELBOURNE Storm will have the city to themselves in early March with back-to-back NRL home games at AAMI Park before the start of the AFL season.

Storm will open the 2016 season with home match against the Dragons in Round 1 on Monday, March 7.

They will be back at AAMI Park to face Gold Coast six days later on Sunday, March 13, just under a fortnight before the AFL season-opener.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/melbou ... 0de58f918a

Post by **greeneyed** » November 27, 2015, 8:02 pm

Melbourne Storm home game move to Suncorp in 2016 may start trend

Melbourne Storm fans may lose a home game to Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium double-header for the next three seasons

The Storm and Cowboys game will be paired with Brisbane Broncos and Manly Sea Eagles game in a Brisbane double-header which the NRL and Tourism Queensland hope will draw a capacity 52,000 crowd on May 14.

The Storm have a deal with the stadium and Tourism Queensland that sends the Cowboys home game north in 2016 and has an option to send an unspecified home game to Suncorp in 2017 and 2018 if the event is a success as expected.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... z3sgVkI59d

The Nickman · Post by **The Nickman** » November 27, 2015, 10:53 pm

That makes a lot of sense from an NRL business prospective. If the AFL has no games for the first two weeks, then the Storm should absolutely get two home games

Well done NRL

Post by **greeneyed** » December 8, 2015, 9:28 pm

Melbourne Storm: Cameron Munster still developing, says Billy Slater

Melbourne fullback Billy Slater says his outstanding young deputy Cameron Munster has developed even more in the pre-season, but won't necessarily end up at five-eighth next season.

Sidelined for most of 2015 by a shoulder injury, Australian and Queensland stalwart Slater played only seven games, by far the lowest tally in his 13 seasons of senior football.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/melb ... z3tjBbuyBp

Post by **greeneyed** » December 9, 2015, 6:17 am

Melbourne Storm: Cameron Munster a 10-year prospect: Billy Slater

A rejuvenated Billy Slater has labelled Storm teammate Cameron Munster a 10-year prospect at the Melbourne club, following his breakout 2015 season.

"Cameron will definitely find a place in our 17 somewhere. He's a great player for our team – not just at the moment but going forward over the next 10 years. He's really developing into something special," Slater said.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/munster-a-10-year-pr ... fault.aspx

Notaroboticfish · Post by **Notaroboticfish** » December 9, 2015, 6:27 am

That title implies that he won't be in his prime until 2026. That's not what the article says but the title says something else.

Post by **greeneyed** » December 9, 2015, 12:13 pm

Billy Slater says Cooper Cronk no certainty to stay at Melbourne Storm beyond 2016

BILLY Slater has conceded long-time teammate Cooper Cronk could be on the verge of his final NRL pre-season at Melbourne Storm.

The Queensland and Australia halfback is off-contract at the end of 2016, and Slater has admitted `the big three’ of himself, Cronk and Cameron Smith could finally be broken up after 12 years together.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/billy- ... 49dca8a4e1

Post by **greeneyed** » December 10, 2015, 1:12 pm

Melbourne Storm: Koroibete leads male advocacy initiative to help prevent domestic violence

Melbourne Storm winger Marika Koroibete has completed a two-day trip as part of a joint male advocacy initiative with the Fiji National Rugby League, Australian National Rugby League, Australian Federal Government and Fiji Women's Crisis Centre.

Through the male advocacy initiative, NRL and FNRL staff will complete FWCC advocacy training, with the aim of training and engaging male advocates in 52 rugby league clubs across Fiji.

The program has a focus on gender-based violence, with the goal of building up male advocates across the clubs to provide safer environments for women and children in homes and communities.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/koroibete-leads-male ... fault.aspx

Post by **greeneyed** » December 11, 2015, 11:14 am

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy to consider retirement at end 2016

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says he will make a decision on his future after this summer's NRL pre-season.

The 56-year-old is off contract at the end of 2016, however he has until May to activate an extension clause in his contract which would keep him at the Storm until the end of 2018.

"I just want to see how I get through this pre-season and see how I am feeling," Bellamy said.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/craig-bellamy-to-con ... fault.aspx

Post by **greeneyed** » December 14, 2015, 5:51 pm

I can’t wait for my chance to set Auckland Nines alight
Billy Slater

IF you love your footy as much as I do, laying on the lounge recovering from an injury is the last place you wish to be watching the NRL Auckland Nines tournament.

For the past two years, that’s been me.

Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 7643667968

Lui_Bon · Post by **Lui_Bon** » December 22, 2015, 5:17 pm

Did anyone else the NRL Season Review on Fox last night. It sure was proof Braith Anasta has no future as a talking head.

I wonder how the Storm and their fans, and especially their sponsors, feel about him referring to their ground as "A***, er AAMI Stadium..."

No, it wasn't my imagination either. His only excuse was they were talking about "the bottom of the eight".

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » January 7, 2016, 5:57 pm

Billy Slater on track for Round 1 return but aiming for Auckland Nines

MELBOURNE Storm superstar Billy Slater is on track for Round 1 with optimism growing he will make his long-awaited return at next month’s NRL Auckland Nines pre-season tournament.

The Queenslander has not played since Game 2 of last year’s State-of-Origin series at the MCG with shoulder surgery wrecking his 2015 campaign.

But the 32-year-old, who last year re-signed for a further two seasons, is training strongly and well on the way to re-establishing himself as the game’s premier fullback.

Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... %7C+NRL%29

Seiffert82 · Post by **Seiffert82** » January 7, 2016, 7:43 pm

greeneyed wrote:Billy Slater says Cooper Cronk no certainty to stay at Melbourne Storm beyond 2016

BILLY Slater has conceded long-time teammate Cooper Cronk could be on the verge of his final NRL pre-season at Melbourne Storm.

The Queensland and Australia halfback is off-contract at the end of 2016, and Slater has admitted `the big three’ of himself, Cronk and Cameron Smith could finally be broken up after 12 years together.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/billy- ... 49dca8a4e1

The bloke is 33 at the end of the year, along with Slater and Smith. They'd be idiots to try and keep the three of them onboard.

Post by **greeneyed** » January 14, 2016, 5:28 pm

Melbourne Storm boosted as Cameron Smith gets early start to preseason training

Cameron Smith could not be better placed for 2016 after his earliest start to a Melbourne Storm pre-season in almost a decade.

No end-of-season representative duties and a clean bill of health meant Smith returned to the NRL club on December 7. It is the first time the Storm skipper has been back before Christmas since 2007.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/melbou ... 7e1ef81117

Post by **greeneyed** » January 20, 2016, 9:41 pm

Melbourne Storm best 17 for the 2016 NRL season: Veteran fullback Billy Slater fights for No. 1 jumper

STORM’S BEST 17

1 Billy Slater
2 Marika Koroibete
3 Will Chambers
4 Cameron Munster
5 Jeremy Hawkins
6 Blake Green
7 Cooper Cronk
8 Jesse Bromwich
9 Cameron Smith
10 Dale Finucane
11 Kevin Proctor
12 Tohu Harris
13 Jordan McLean

14 Kenny Bromwich
15 Tim Glasby
16 Matthew White
17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... b81a9460e9

zim · Post by **zim** » January 20, 2016, 11:01 pm

That's a very average side for a Melbourne side.

Sid · Post by **Sid** » January 21, 2016, 11:58 am

A bit like rabbits in that there's a few out and out superstars, but also a few ploders in starting positions

Post by **greeneyed** » January 23, 2016, 5:55 am

Melbourne Storm, St George-Illawarra Dragons continue Emergency Services Cup

Storm have added a Victorian element to their annual Emergency Services Cup game with St George-Illawarra Dragons. This year's clash is scheduled for round one at AAMI Park on March 7 and the Storm will give 1000 tickets to emergency services members.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... z3y0MsnHPd

Post by **greeneyed** » February 9, 2016, 12:49 pm

Melbourne Storm prop Jesse Bromwich humbled by Kiwi Player of the Year award

Melbourne Storm prop Jesse Bromwich says joining the illustrious group of players who have received the Kiwis Player of the Year award was a humbling experience.

In Auckland for the Downer NRL Auckland Nines, 26-year-old Bromwich was present to accept his award last week while sons Eli, 4, and Isaac, 1, watched on from the crowd.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/bromwich-humbled-by- ... fault.aspx

The Nickman · Post by **The Nickman** » February 9, 2016, 1:11 pm

Did slater end up playing in the 9s?

zim · Post by **zim** » February 9, 2016, 1:32 pm

The Nickman wrote:Did slater end up playing in the 9s?

Nope. But Nelson Asofa-Solomona looked like a beast.

Post by **greeneyed** » February 9, 2016, 4:07 pm

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy implores Cronk to re-sign

While Craig Bellamy's future at Melbourne is uncertain, he's sure the Storm is where veteran halfback Cooper Cronk should finish his career.

Bellamy is off-contract but has a two-year extension clause while Cronk has been linked with a move to a Sydney NRL club to be closer to his girlfriend.

"I'm not quite sure exactly where it's at but certainly in the next couple of weeks a decision will be made and obviously we're all really, really keen for Cooper to stay," Bellamy said.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/bellamy-implores-cro ... fault.aspx

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy hopes contract calls will be made before season: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... mpec1.html

Craig Bellamy hopes Cooper Cronk remains one-club player with Melbourne Storm: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/craig- ... 1b3718f182

Post by **greeneyed** » February 9, 2016, 5:06 pm

Cameron Munster set to miss Storm season opener, Curtis Scott in line for debut

INJURED Melbourne star Cameron Munster is unlikely to be available for NRL round one but the Storm have a ready-made replacement in teenage sensation Curtis Scott.

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said Munster’s knee injury was set to keep him out of their opening clash with St George Illawarra.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-20 ... b8d0e9dd3b

Post by **greeneyed** » February 11, 2016, 9:44 am

Melbourne Storm half Cooper Cronk’s latest move to help decide NRL future

OFF-contract Storm star Cooper Cronk has hired player agent George Mimis to help him decide his NRL future. The Storm, Maroons and Kangaroos halfback has attracted interest from Sydney clubs St George Illawarra and South Sydney, who are both keen to secure the Melbourne playmaker’s signature.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/cooper ... fee44ae78d

Post by **Matt** » February 11, 2016, 10:46 am

His significant other is in Sydney isn't she?!?!
Id say he is Sydney bound.

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » February 11, 2016, 5:42 pm

Yes. Hence the links to Sydney clubs

Post by **Matt** » February 11, 2016, 6:04 pm

Where do u think he lands?
I reckon the Benji leaving stuff leads straight to Cronk

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » February 15, 2016, 6:26 am

Storm hope Holy Trinity can entice Cooper Cronk to remain a one-club player

Melbourne chief executive Dave Donaghy hopes the lure of finishing as part of a Holy Trinity of one-club players can help keep halfback Cooper Cronk at the Storm until the end of his career.

Cronk stands on the verge of his final major contract decision, with the 32-year-old in the midst of deciding where his journey in the NRL will end after spending more than a decade at the Storm.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/stor ... z40Aya3jPQ

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » February 15, 2016, 11:49 am

The Cronk files: contracts, Origin, plumbing

Melbourne Storm veteran Cooper Cronk opens up about contracts, Origin change, club bond

COOPER Cronk is moving towards an NRL season with his contract negotiations and his Melbourne Storm team incomplete.

And there’s also a big change ahead with his Origin team.

Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... hnrlndm%20(Daily%20Telegraph%20%7C%20NRL" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » February 21, 2016, 9:47 am

Bellamy set to re-sign with Melbourne Storm

Coach Craig Bellamy is set to agree to a new contract with Melbourne ahead of the NRL season.

Bellamy's contract with the Storm concludes at the end of 2016, but he has an option for a further two years in his favour.

The premiership-winning mentor is keen to sort out his future before the Storm begin their season against St George Illawarra at AAMI Park on Monday March 7.

Read more: http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/ ... rne-storm/

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » February 22, 2016, 2:57 pm

NRL 2016: Cooper Cronk reveals he is in contract talks with one club

COOPER Cronk has revealed he’s currently exclusively negotiating with Melbourne in a deal which could see him play until the end of 2020.

The halfback has also set the record straight when it comes to his current deal with the Storm which he signed back in 2012, dismissing reports that he has an option for an additional season in his favour.

He’s also dismissed reports he’s spoken with NRL rivals South Sydney and St George Illawarra.

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-201 ... d4c7ea49d3

zim · Post by **zim** » February 22, 2016, 3:14 pm

2020... don't think he's got 4 years left in him. Well, at least not 4 quality ones.

Green_Hammock · Post by **Green_Hammock** » February 22, 2016, 3:15 pm

So he will play on until he's 35/36?