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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.

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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.

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Skipper Harry Grant to remain with Storm through 2026

Star hooker Harry Grant will remain with Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season after taking up a player option in his contract.

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2020 grand final of little use to Storm now: Bellamy

Craig Bellamy says he can barely remember the 2020 grand final, insisting there is little to take from the last time Melbourne met Penrith on the big stage.

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Hot-footed Papenhuyzen a cool head in Storm grand final

Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his role is to be a calming influence as the Storm prepare for Sunday's grand final against Penrith.

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Storm bolter gets title nod after Asofa-Solomona ban

With just six NRL games under his belt, Melbourne bolter Lazarus Vaalepu is the least experienced player to line up for an NRL grand final.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Melbourne prepared for Dolphins threat

Craig Bellamy is expecting former Melbourne trio Felise Kaufusi and the Bromwich brothers, Jesse and Kenny to be fired up as the Dolphins hunt a finals berth.

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Storm announce themselves as real deal in Penrith

Melbourne have sat at the top of the NRL ladder since round 15 and now a 24-22 away win over Penrith has them poised to clinch the minor premiership.

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Munster all clear for Storm return as Eels lie in wait

Melbourne have received a boost as they look to firm up top spot with victory over Parramatta, with Cameron Munster returning from a long-term groin injury.

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Munster a chance to return as Storm firm for top spot

Melbourne's push for the minor premiership has been handed a boost, with Cameron Munster on the verge of a return from his painful groin injury.

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Storm's Anderson stars in win, injured in last play

Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.

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Welch's words boost Titans skipper Tino in ACL rehab

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui insists he will be back to his best after knee surgery, crediting advice from Christian Welch for his recovery.

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Pangai's strong Dolphins display 'scary' for NRL rivals

Tevita Pangai Junior received a fine for a late hit, but his explosive return to the NRL with the Dolphins won praise from both his coach and prop Josh Kerr.

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Storm hang on to pip Dolphins, Pangai on report

Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes starred and Dolphins new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior created fireworks in the Storm's thrilling 30-24 NRL win.

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Dolphins hunt second big scalp in Storm blockbuster

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says Tevita Pangai is a game-breaker but isn't expecting miracles against the Storm in his first match of the season.

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Storm stars look to inspire Rebels to Super final upset

Storm star Christian Welch has used Queensland's unlikely 2020 State of Origin series win to try to inspire the Melbourne Rebels in their first Super final.

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Morning Mail: Labor’s cost-of-living budget, parliament fundraiser ‘shock’, manhunt in France

Treasurer hopes cost-of-living help will secure votes without fanning inflationary flames; literary world mourns the ‘Canadian Chekhov’

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Storm's Welch calls for common sense on leg collisions

Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch says there should be more focus on head-high tackles than a sin-bin for making light contact with a rival player's leg.

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