The Latest Breaking News from Christian Welch

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.

AAP · Feb 2

Injured Storm star may miss Eels' NRL season opener

Ryan Papenhuyzen has been ruled out of Melbourne's final NRL pre-season clash with the Cowboys, with the injured fullback no guarantee to play round one.

AAP · Feb 22, 2025

Why sad retiring star Welch feels Storm are title bound

Former skipper and star prop Christian Welch feels he could miss out on another Melbourne NRL premiership after being forced into retirement with a back injury.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

Storm to heed Cronk lesson with Cleary shoulder injury

Melbourne stars Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes says the Storm have learnt better than to target Nathan Cleary's injured shoulder in the NRL grand final.

AAP · Sep 30, 2024

Storm teammates just wild about Harry's captaincy

As they await their opponents in the NRL preliminary final, Storm players credit captain Harry Grant with helping build a brotherhood at the club.

AAP · Sep 19, 2024

Storm veteran dismisses 'toothless Sharks' tag

While the clubs are no longer arch-enemies, Melbourne veteran Christian Welch isn't expecting Cronulla to back down in their NRL final at AAMI Park.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

Cleary closes in on return after being named by Penrith

Nathan Cleary has headlined a list of high-profile returnees for the opening week of the NRL finals, with Tom Trbojevic and Ryan Papenhuyzen also named.

AAP · Sep 10, 2024

Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round

Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Storm rest 11 on run to finals, name three debutants

NRL minor premiers Melbourne have rested a host of stars for their penultimate game of the regular season.

AAP · Aug 27, 2024

Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals

Christian Welch says by clinching the minor premiership the Storm have earned the right to rest players, even if it impacts the NRL finals make-up.

AAP · Aug 26, 2024