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"Where the hell has that been?" I'm sure were the words of the Melbourne Storm Head Coach Craig Bellamy, on what was arguable his side's most complete and consistent performance thus far in Season 2026. The kind of performance and defensive display we have become accustomed to seeing from a Melbourne Storm team, repelling and stopping a stacked Roosters team who have the capacity to blow teams away with their attacking strike. Stormy Daniel reviews the Round 13 clash against the boys from Bondi, covers off on the pathways results, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and team list Tuesday - who's in and who's out for the Friday night showdown with the resurgent Newcastle Knights are flying under the coaching of their new mentor in Justin Holbrook. Stormy Daniel will discuss where he thinks the game can be won for Melbourne.
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What's the old saying, 'two steps forward, one step back'. Well it felt like more than one step back in what was a diabolical second half, resulting in Storm going down to a desperate Bulldogs team. Stormy Daniel share his thoughts on what went wrong and continues to plague these second half fade outs which have become all too common in Season 2026, which no doubt is driving the coaching staff mad as to why these performances continue to occur. Stormy Daniel covers off on pathways results, what's making Storm news, including the news that Melbourne will be featuring in the NRL's fourth instalment of Las Vegas, kicking off their 2027 campaign against Wests in Sin City. Your listener questions along with team list Tuesday - who has been named to take on the Sydney Roosters? Will the Storm's Origin contingent back up? They will need to if able, to overcome a strong Roosters outfit who are flying.
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Consecutive wins for only the second time in Season 2026, Melbourne are starting to show signs of improvement within their game, especially defensively. With the return of experienced edge forwards in Blore and Lisati, both Storm edges have looked a lot more in sync, which is to be expected when you have experienced players in key positions who have done the repetitions and have a connection with the players on their outside as a unit. Stormy Daniel delves into why Melbourne's defence has improved over the past fortnight, with a untidy 34-8 win over the Eels at Magic Round. Pathways report, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and team list Tuesday - who's in? who's out? Who will be stepping up in the absence of Storm's Origin contingent, as Storm aim to make it three wins on the trot against a desperate Bulldogs team.
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The unwanted losing streak of seven in-a-row is over and ended in sensational style with the Melbourne Storm jumping out of the blocks posting a 20-nil lead over Wests in the first half, with Storm scoring over a point a minute at one stage. It was the Melbourne of old, full of energry and enthusiam, helped by winning the ruck which gave their creative spine players to do what they do best when the Storm have momentum, run. And run they did, with all members of the spine getting on the try scorers sheet. Stormy Daniel reviews the big win over Wests, gives a pathways update and injury update and touches on Craig Bellamy's health battle and how it will not deter him or stop him coaching despite others outside the Storm suggesting he won't. Your listener questions and team list Tuesday - who's in, who's out for a Magic Round clash with the Eels.
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Melbourne have broken another club record, an unwanted one at that, extending their losing streak to now seven straight losses; the first time in Storm's 28 year history as a franchise. Stormy Daniel without sounding like a broken record, examines once again why Storm find themselves in this precarious position, with it being not just one particular issue, but many different factors contriburing to the run of bad form. Stormy Daniel covers off on pathways results from Round 9, your listener questions, team list Tuesday; who's in? who's out for the clash with Wests and what's making Storm news - that centring around the unsettling news surrounding Head Coach Craig Bellamy's health. Some things are more important than sport. Stormy Daniel on behalf of all Storm fans pays tribute to Bellyache, sending our well wishes, strength and love to the man that has built this extraordinary club and his loved ones during this difficult time. The outpouring of support for Bellamy speaks to the man he is and how revered and respected by everyone in the game. It speaks volumes as to why Melbourne Storm is the club it is. It mirrors the person that is Craig Bellamy.
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Just when Storm fans thought the past five weeks could not get any worse, well, it did. The Rabbitohs inflicting the Storm's sixth straight loss and breaking a 28-year hoo doo of never winning a game in Melbourne, notching up the first victory in style against a hapless Storm outfit who's display was referred to as 'embarrassing' by Head Coach Craig Bellamy who also claimed it was "the most embarrassed I’ve ever been in my footy life". What went wrong? 34 missed tackles, 14 errors, a completion rate of 65% just to name a few issues. Stormy Daniel believes it is 'between the ears', it is now a mental battle. Storm have forgot how to win and what it takes to conjure up a victory and compete across 80 minutes. Whilst winning is habitual, so too is losing. Melbourne are in one helluva rut and need to scratch and claw their way out of this funk theyve found themselves in by grinding out a win through sheer hard work and doing the basics, the controllable's, the effort areas well. Forgot the flashy stuff. Get into an arm wrestle, get down and dirty and rediscover what it takes to win. Stormy Daniel covers off on the Pathways Report, what's making Storm news including injury update, your listener questions and TLT, team list Tuesday. Has Bellyache rang in the changes he intimated were coming? Will it be enough to take down a fast Dolphins outfit who will be desperate for a win themselves?
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What's worse than four straight losses? Five straight losses; the third time in Storm's proud history since inception in 1998, where Melbourne have suffered five-straight defeats, the second time since 2012, some 14 years ago. Stormy Daniel gives his assessment on what is going wrong and how can it be fixed so Melbourne can experience that winning feeling once more. Along with a review of the Raiders loss, Stormy Daniel covers off on the pathways report, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and previews team list Tuesday with an ANZAC Day encounter with the Rabbitohs, who will be looking at recording their first victory in Melbourne after 20 straight defeats against the Storm. Let's hope the trend can continue and Melbourne lift for the occasion, on what is the most significant day on our nation's calendar. Lest we forget.
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When was the last time you have seen a Melbourne Storm completely man handled by a more physical opposition? Hardly never, if not, ever right? After running roughshod over the Warriors with 17 straight wins, back at AAMI Park, many pundits anticipate that streak would extend to 18. This current New Zealand team put that to bed with a dominant display over Melbourne, attacking with their defence, bashing the Storm, dishing out hits that can only be described as brutal. The Storm were devoid of answers. Melbourne struggling to match the Warriors physicality and were unable to win the ruck, seeing the Storm struggle to get outside of their own half and pressure New Zealand. A fourth straight loss, the first time since 2022 and Coach Craig Bellamy if he didn't already, now has quite the task on his hands to turn this situation around - and it doesn't get any easier with the Storm travelling to the nation's capital to take on a rejuventated Raiders team, who have the wood on Melbourne. Stormy Daniel reviews and shares his thoughts on the current predicament Storm are facing, covers off on Pathways, Storm news, your listener questions and TLT, team list Tuesday. Who's in, who's out for the desperate clash with the Green Machine.
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Good Friday turned into a Bad Friday for the Melbourne Storm after conceding 50 points for the first time in 23 seasons, the last occasion was way back in 2003 - almost a generation ago. The Storm are now up against history, endeavouring to overcome an 118-year statistic and record, with no team has been successful in winning the premiership after conceding 50 points in the regular season. But the main focus for a Storm team reeling from being smacked by the high flying Panthers is putting a stop to their three game losing streak with it not extending to a fourth loss on the trot. Stormy Daniel reviews the heavy loss to the competition leaders in Penrith, covers off on a pathways report, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and TLT - team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for the Round 6 clash with the Warriors, who themselves are coming off back-to-back losses and will be just as desperate to get back in the winners circle.
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Back-to-back losses for the Storm which many in the game refer to as uncharacteristic for a club that prides itself on winning and never dropping consecutive games, let alone now looking down the barrel at three-straight losses for the first time since Season 2022. Stormy Daniel gives his two cents worth of why Melbourne have now given up two half-time leads, pointing to defensive system not being adhered to due to disruptions through injury affecting cohesion and connection. What's making Storm news, listener questions and TLT - team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for the Good Friday clash with the high flying Panthers.
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Friend of the podcast, Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski joined Stormy Daniel for a chat for a comprehensive 'whole of club' update including turbulent and uncharacteristic off-season, Storm brand on tour and on the road, commercial update, recruitment and retention including emerging pathway players and list management requirements moving forward, Head Coach Craig Bellamy re-committing for a further two seasons, Storm owners looking for capital injection to support pathways and centre of excellence type arrangement in the Melbourne Olympic Park precinct and your listener questions.
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I'm sure Stormy Daniel wasn't alone who was suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) witnessing the Storm give up a 14-nil lead, only for the 2025 Premiers come over the top of Melbourne yet again, bringing back suppressed memories of the heart breaking Grand Final loss. Storm fans must've been thinking "I've seen this movie before". Coach Craig Bellamy was quite blunt and to the point that it was the lack of defensive application an resolve which disappointed him the most in the Storm's performance, specifically in the second half. Stormy Daniel reviews the Round 3 loss to Brisbane, covers off on Pathways results, what's making Storm news, your listener question's and Team List Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for Melbourne's trip north to Townsville to take on the under pressure Cowboys.
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A 3-try romp in the Gong. Melbourne livewire Sua Fa'alogo announced himself in a career best performance, playing in his preferred position at Fullback. Fa'alogo, the local Victorian product has grabbed the opportunity to succeed the retired Ryan Papenhuyzen and the early signs are very positive, being effective in both facets of the game. Stormy Daniel was there to get a first hand view at Fa'alogo's work in defence and walked away mighty with Fa'alogo's ability to organise the Storm's front line of defence and his relentless comms (communication) from the back, marshalling players to fill the space and nullify opposition numbers. Stormy Daniel reviews the 46-20 win over the Dragons, covers off on pathways results, injury report, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and TLT - team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for the Grand Final rematch against the Broncos this Friday night at AAMI Park.
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There are three certainties in life: Death, taxes and Storm winning in Round 1. Melbourne continue their amazing Round 1 victory record, 24 consecutive Round 1 wins since 2002 and 23 wins in-a-row for Bellyache. That's some helluva record. And the Storm maintained the winning streak in style with their largest winning margain in all of their Round 1 victories, punishing the Eels 52-4 in an impressive display with an undermanned team, missing 7 of their who would be considered regular team members including Coates, Loiero, Katoa and Blore just to name a few. Stormy Daniel reviews the big win over the Eels, covers off on the pathways results, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and Team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for Storm's clash with the Dragons this Saturday evening at WIN Stadium - the venue Melbourne Storm played their inaugural game as an NRL club.
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Can you smell that? Yes folks. That's Round 1. Rugba Leeg is back baby. The wait is over Storm fans. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news, including the Lomax saga finally coming to and end....or has it? Eli Katoa speaks, Pathways report, including new feeder partnership with Sydney Rugby League club Mounties, the miraculous Round 1 record - is it under threat? Your listener questions and of course, the first official team list Tuesday for Season 2026.
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The pre-season challenge is done and dusted and so too is the long, arduous pre-season training, where this new Storm group have been building a base, hardening themselves for the 2026 Season and their Premiership campaign. Stormy Daniel touches on the second pre-season hit out against the Titans and despite the lopsided scoreline, Stormy Daniel reads very little into Melbourne's showing in the pre-season challenge, as history shows that all effort, emphasis and focus is on preparing for a hard and fast start in Round 1, where Bellyache will be looking to extend his unbeaten streak to 24 wins. Plus, your listener questions.
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Stormy Daniel speaks to the Storm's first pre-season challenge fixture which saw a cast of thousands take the field, many of Melbourne's pathway players from last year's Premiership winning Jersey Flegg team and a handful of second tier recruits who will make up the bulk of the Storm's inaugral Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team. Stormy Daniel addresses the latest revelations surrounding the ongoing Zac Lomax that has implicated friend of the podcast, Storm CEO Justin Rodski, reviews Round 2 of junior pathway results, your listener questions and TLT - team list Tuesday for Storm's second pre-season challenge fixture against the Titans on the Sunshine Coast this Saturday evening.
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On this week's episode, Stormy Daniel covers off on the unexpected, yet amazing news of Head Coach Craig Bellamy recommitting to the club, not for just another season, but until at least the end of 2028. A sure sign Bellyache is hungrier and more determined than ever to achieve success with the new emerging group of Melbourne Storm players, putting to bed media innuendo that 2026 would be Bellsa's last year before hanging up the clipboard. Not the case. Stormy Daniel will dissect the first Team list Tuesday of 2026, with plenty of young stars set to be named, given an opportunity to show their wares, impress the coaching staff and give Storm fans a glimpse of the talent coming through the pathways, junior pathways update - and of course, your listener questions.
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Stormy Daniel is back behind the mic to give a 2026 Season 2026 Preview. Gains and Losses. Storm's burning questions, biggest challenges and your listener questions.
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A podcast episode that was a long time in the making. Addressing the hurt had to be done. Stormy Daniel reviews Season 2025 and reflects on the heartache of losing what is now back-to-back Grand Finals. Whilst it was somewhat cathartic, the disappointment remains. But as Coach Craig Bellamy says "Grand Finals are hard to make. They're even harder to win" meaning that whilst the team fell short of collecting the ultimate prize, all in all, it was a successful season. Storm fans need to acknowledge that and be proud a Top 2 finish and making yet another Grand Final. You would rather be there, than not.
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