The Storm coach would like a league grand final in Melbourne but thinks he’s got more chance of being an astronaut.
Melbourne Storm have a serious plan to bring the NRL grand final to the MCG in a future season but coach Craig Bellamy doesn’t see it happening.
“I come from NRL in New South Wales and I’ve spent some time in Queensland as well and I can’t see it happening.Club sources told this masthead the Storm’s plan would revolve around paying the NRL a set sum, equal to what they would expect to make from a grand final, and then backing themselves to make a profit on the event.
“Did someone die?” Bellamy exclaimed when he saw how many cameras and journalists were at his pre-game press conference at AAMI Park on Friday morning. His latest issue is with the left hamstring that ruled him out of Origin I in May and club officials decided it was not worth risking him against North Queensland.
Flanagan handed him a lifeline as he searched for experienced players this season, and Eisenhuth rewarded the club by playing in all 24 matches as the Dragons stumbled at the final hurdle in pursuit of a finals berth. Campbell-Gillard is earning around $750,000 for next year in the blue and gold but was told by the club that he was free to explore his options.
The Dolphins are another club in need of a big-name prop following the retirement of Jesse Bromwich, while the Wests Tigers missed out on signing Corey Horsburgh – the fiery forward re-committed to the Raiders – but confirmed they are not interested in the man known as ‘RCG’. With so many key players leaving the club at season’s end, Aubusson will oversee recruitment and retention and work with senior figures on the Roosters’ rebuilding mission.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Storm CEO Justin Rodski outlines audacious plan to bring NRL grand final to MCG7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
BREAKING: Souths’ Latrell ban bid rejected as reason for NRL call revealedNRL: The NRL 360 panel discuss the developing story around Latrell Mitchell and his ban.
Read more »
Eels hit back in cross-town poaching war to sign prized Panthers gun: Transfer CentreNRL: Ron Coote was taken back after being announced as the 14th NRL immortal.
Read more »
‘Nothing personal’: Holmes opens up on Cowboys exit, reveals cap forces behind moveNRL: The NRL 360 panel discuss the Cowboys week one finals clash against the Knights.
Read more »
The six clubs left in race for $750k star after fiery Dragons rejection as favourite emergesNRL: The NRL 360 panel discuss the Cowboys week one finals clash against the Knights.
Read more »
‘Bad blood is genuine’: The ‘political’ twist in NRL’s drawn-out decision on Latrell banNRL: The NRL 360 panel discuss the developing story around Latrell Mitchell and his ban.
Read more »