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Steely Storm coach not swayed by grand final history

While his grandkids bring out his softer side, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is all business for the NRL grand final and won't ponder if his 11th will be his last.

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Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Melbourne were once interested in signing Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas, but the Brisbane duo are glad they stayed ahead of the NRL grand final.

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Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Hunting their first NRL title in four years, Melbourne feel better prepared than in their 2024 campaign with captain Harry Grant told to be more single-minded.

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'When we win': GF moment looms for Utoikamanu

Stefano Utoikamanu will become the first player of the NRL era to go from three straight wooden spoons to a premiership with a grand-final victory.

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Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Brisbane's defensive weapon Brendan Piakura is set to put a target on Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes, and one Broncos legend is salivating over the prospect.

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How Storm’s high-flying winger Xavier Coates could play decisive role in NRL grand final

Brisbane will be desperate to limit the impact of the Melbourne player known for his aerial ability and eye-catching corner tries

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Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.

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Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Spending most of his career at fullback, Nick Meaney felt he had plenty to learn in his switch to the Storm centres, so looked to the game's best for lessons.

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NRL poised to pip AFL for largest grand final broadcast audience for first time in a decade

Storm v Broncos is ideal match-up to maximise reach but the rugby league decider will need to top 4.1 million TV viewers

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Evolving Bellamy at top end of NRL coaching tree

Craig Bellamy will coach Melbourne in an 11th NRL grand final on Sunday, his ability to adapt evident in the way this Storm side compares to his early teams.

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Wings Fire Coach Chris Koclanes After One Season

Paige Bueckers will have a new head coach in 2026.

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Storm centre wants to make big grand final play count

Finally free of injury and illness, Melbourne centre Jack Howarth is looking to make an undeniable mark in this year's NRL premiership decider against Brisbane.

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‘He’s a machine’: Payne Haas could be NRL’s most compelling character – and a grand final gamebreaker

The Broncos star has captured attention for his story of resilience and a controversial brand endorsement. Not to mention his superhuman on-field feats

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Amanda Holden says daughter Lexi isn't a 'nepo baby' for modelling contract

‘The word “nepo” can be thrown around forever, but it’s unfair it’s been used in showbiz,’ Amanda said

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Mind coach has Broncos No.1 set for grand final stormer

Reece Walsh has credited his trusty sports psychologist for keeping him on track to shine for Brisbane in the grand final against Melbourne.

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Not ideal: How Bellamy would have reacted to GF sledge

Cameron Smith says Craig Bellamy would have told Stefano Utoikamanu to back up his words, after calling Brisbane players as "stuck up" before the grand final.

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Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show

Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown.

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The Broncos ended one dynasty but must beat the NRL’s benchmark to return to glory

While Melbourne Storm have a legacy like few others, Brisbane were once rugby league royalty too. The stage is set for a huge grand final

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Reynolds ready to be hoodoo guru for Broncos in decider

Adam Reynolds says Melbourne's long-term dominance of Brisbane won't be a grand final factor as he eyes more magic moments to break a 19-year title drought.

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Storm star trains sights on ‘stuck up’ Broncos as grand final contenders eye vacant NRL throne

Stefano Utoikamanu says there are ‘a lot of people I don’t like’ in Brisbane team

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Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.

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Storm enforcer puts target on 'stuck up' Broncos

Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has promised the NRL grand final will have fireworks from the kick-off as he attempts to make his mark on the big stage.

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No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return

While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.

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Broncos' Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.

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No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms

One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.

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