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Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title

Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.

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Hughes' shock reveal about Storm before grand final

Jahrome Hughes admits to once being sick of watching Melbourne win, but now the Kiwi can help lead them to another premiership in 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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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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Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.

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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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Storm include injured star with grand final on the line

Melbourne have recalled three big guns, led by star half Jahrome Hughes, as their NRL title hopes go on the line in their preliminary final against Cronulla.

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Brailey and Grant could be best of teammates or rivals

Blayke Brailey's brilliant 2025 season could have him in contention for a spot in Australia's Ashes squad, but the door is also open to England for the No.9.

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Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat

Coach Craig Bellamy has his team ready for an aerial assault in their NRL final, again bringing out a machine named after big-kicking Bulldog Matt Burton.

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NRL eye crucial judiciary change in post-season review

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed it could be made easier for players to challenge match suspensions in the future, with Harry Grant leading the call for change.

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And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years

The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership

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Storm want judiciary overhaul as Crichton cops fine

While Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton has been charged three days post-game, Melbourne want clubs to be able to challenge gradings without risking matches.

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Grant strikes gold as Melbourne storm to classic win

In a possible NRL grand final preview, Storm skipper Harry Grant scored a stunning golden-point try to end Penrith's nine-game winning streak.

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Pezet eyes week-to-week NRL in Storm spine squeeze

Melbourne's back-up half Jonah Pezet has made no secret of his desire to play NRL every week, with first-choice No.7 Jahrome Hughes having signed until 2030.

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'Infectious': Stars looking to stick together at Storm

Ahead of his 100th Storm game, captain Harry Grant says contract talks are continuing but he was thrilled to see halfback Jahrome Hughes extend to 2030.

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Munster steps up as Storm stay in top-two fight

With Jahrome Hughes out injured, Cameron Munster played a role in all three Melbourne tries as the Storm scraped to a crucial 16-10 win over Parramatta.

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Bellamy hopes Hughes signature nets more deals at Storm

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy wants Jahrome Hughes' new contract to be the first of several key deals, desperate to keep his all-star spine intact.

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Johns say NRL going 'way too far' to protect kickers

Melbourne's dramatic loss to Manly has prompted Andrew Johns to claim the NRL is now protecting kickers too much, not allowing defenders to pressure them.

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Manly hold off late Storm surge to boost finals hopes

Manly have held off a late challenge from Melbourne to win 18-16, inflicting the first home loss of the season upon the high-flying Storm.

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Storm superstar to sit out Newcastle trip

Ryan Papenhuyzen will sit out the Storm's clash in Newcastle with an ongoing calf problem, replaced at fullback by goal-kicking centre Nick Meaney.

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'That one was for Stevie': How Munster inspired Maroons

Queensland players have revealed how they channelled grief into a magnificent display for Cameron Munster after the death of his father.

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Near-flawless Queensland defy odds to stun NSW and claim State of Origin series

Tom Dearden put in a man-of-the-match performance and Cameron Munster inspired the Maroons to a stunning 24-12 Game 3 victory in Sydney

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Papalii the bridge to Maroons last super Sydney decider

Queensland must make State of Origin history to win the series in Sydney but the recall of veteran Josh Papalii has reinforced why the mission is achievable.

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'Throw our arms around him': Maroons lift for Munster

Cameron Munster's Queensland teammate Harry Grant says the captain's late father Steven would back his decision to play in the State of Origin decider.

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Expansion clubs unlikely to prise star duo from Storm

Melbourne have a knack of securing their big guns long-term but Harry Grant and Xavier Coates are two that are more than happy where they are.

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