墨尔本风暴队主教练克雷格·贝拉米在周五珀斯HBF公园的赛前新闻发布会上宣布将继续执教该队，他表示"我明年会继续执教，但我认为那可能就是终点了"[1]。这一声明结束了外界对其执教前景的猜测。
贝拉米今年4月被诊断患有神经退行性疾病[1]，但这并未阻止他继续投身执教工作。他的这一决定可能促使明星球员卡梅隆·蒙斯特留在球队，因为蒙斯特之前被获准与PNG酋长队进行谈判，合约至明年底[1]。此外，贝拉米透露蒙斯特因膝部软骨损伤提前一周伤愈复出，将参加周六对阵曼利的比赛[1]。
Craig Bellamy, head coach of the Melbourne Storm, announced on Friday at HBF Park in Perth that he will continue leading the team next year, declaring "I'll be coaching next year, but yeah, I think that that might be the end."[1] The statement resolves speculation about his future following his diagnosis with a neurodegenerative disease in April of this year.[1]
Bellamy's decision to remain in the role may have significant implications for the club's roster, particularly regarding star player Cameron Munster.[1] Munster, whose contract runs through the end of next year, had previously been granted permission to negotiate early with the PNG Chiefs.[1] However, Bellamy's confirmation of his continued tenure could prove influential in keeping the player at Melbourne.[1] In other roster news, Bellamy reported that Munster has recovered ahead of schedule from a knee cartilage injury and will be available for Saturday's match against Manly.[1]