Stormcast with Gobbs

On a solemn, moving pre-game ceremony, Storm channelled the ANZAC Spirit in trying conditions, getting their 20th consecutive win over the Rabbitohs in Melbourne. In a game where Storm always looked to be in control, unlike previous weeks, Melbourne did not rely on their attacking flair to establish victory over Souths. Wet weather is the great equaliser, which brought both teams into an arm wrestle. But Storm were patient, built pressure and dug in defensively to notch up another win on ANZAC Day at AAMI Park. Stormy Daniel back from Melbourne covers off on your listener questions, what's making Storm news, throw back team list and who's in and who's out for Team List Tuesday en route to Brisbane for Magic Round, where Ricky's Raiders will be waiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baffled, perplexed, bewildered. Just some of the adjectives to describe how many Storm fans and Coach Craig Bellamy were feeling about the disappointing loss to the Dolphins. A heavy defeat, conceding 40 unanswered points was embarrasing and not something you would expect from a Melbourne Storm team, one that is under the coaching of Craig Bellamy. Stormy Daniel reviews the heavy defeat at length, with many listener questions asking what happened? Something that I'm sure Bellsa himself is still scratching his head over and why the performance was so poor. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news, throwback team list, along with team list Tuesday for the Storm's ANZAC Day clash with the Rabbitohs. 'Lest We Forget'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A comprehensive 42-14 win over the Wahs, making it 17-straight wins over the New Zealand based franchise, despite many perceiving that the Warriors were the Storm's bogey team. History and results would suggest otherwise. The Storm now head north to Brisbane to take on a spirited Dolphins side, who after a slow start to Season 2025 have found form, knocking off the defending 4-peat premiers in the Panthers last week. Kristian Woolf will certainly have his players up for the Round 7 clash, led by former Storm player in Felise Kaufusi. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news, throwback team list, answers your listener question's and goes through team list Tuesday with a preview of Storm's clash with the Dolphins on Good Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a better feeling than walking out of Brookvale Oval with the two points? I think not. If there's one game Storm are to win all season, it's this one against their arch rivals the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, a hatred that stems back to 2007 and still lives on today. The two clubs despise one another, with players in both teams having knowledge of the history between the pair. Stormy Daniel reviews the Storm's big win, covers off on what's making Storm news, listener questions, throwback team list and TLT, who's in and who's out for the Storm's Round 6 clash with the Warriors this weekend at AAMI Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A disappointing loss in less than favourable conditions conditions, where Storm were taught a lesson on how to grind out a victory in wet weather by the Dragons. Stormy Daniel reviews the unexpected loss St George Illawarra, covers off on what's making Storm news including junior and feeder team update, throwback team list, team list Tuesday - who's in, who's out for the grudge match against Manly for another instalment of the Battle of Brookvale - and lastly your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winning doesn't have to be pretty and it certainly wasn't against the reigning Premiers, coming away victorious with an uncomfortable 30-24 win. Complacency was evident. Melbourne were guilty of taking their foot off the gas after an injury to Cleary and jumping to a 14-nil lead. Something that I'm sure Coach Craig Bellamy would have ripped them a new one for. But 2 points is 2 points and the Storm will bank them and move on to Round 4 where they will be coming up against a motivated Dragons outfit fresh off the Bye. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's made Storm news this week, specifically on the injury toll and junior and feeder team reports from last week's Round. A Throwback Team List from 2010 against the Dragons, who's in and who's out for Round 4 and lastly, your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off the 'Bye', Melbourne head into Round 3 coming up against the reigning Premiers, the 4-peat Panthers in what is the first time the two teams havemet since last year's Grand Final. Penrith coming off a shock loss to an understrength Roosters outfit will be keen to atone their Round 2 performance and will certainly lift and raise the intensity and effort for the Grand Final rematch. Storm have their own motivation which needs no explanation, but it will not reverse the heartache and disappointment of last year's missed opportunity, but will be a chance to exorcise some demons whilst getting the all important two premiership points. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news, a throwback team list Tuesday from yesterday, team list Tuesday and preview of the big clash against the mountain men from Western Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clincal, methodical, professional, relentless - just some of the superlatives that one can use to describe Storm's Round 1 performance against the Eels. Melbourne kick started their 2025 Premiership campaign off with a bang, with an impressive 56-18 win over the Parramatta Eels. As close as a perfect half of football you could come to expect in the first 40 minutes. It was exceptional viewing with Storm sending out a strong message to the rest of the competition, their redemption tour has begun, keen to atone the disappointment of falling short in last year's Grand Final. And if the result in Round 1 is anything to go by, Melbourne Storm mean business. Stormy Daniel reviews the game, covers off on what's making Storm news in the Bye week, waxes lyrically about the Stan 'Inside the Storm' documentary and answer's listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-season Challenge is done and dusted. Las Vegas has been and gone and now its time for the real thang!! It's redemption season for Storm, beginning their 2025 Premiership assault against the Eels in Round 1. The Blue and Gold have always been a team that traditionally can trouble the Storm with their style of play and will undoubtedly have a few tricks up their sleeve with former Storm player turned Assistant Coach imparting his knowledge of the Storm system and how best to limit Melbourne's impact and effectiveness with the ball and exploit the Storm in D. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news, including Ryan Papenhuyzen setting the record straight on Coach Craig Bellamy's medical diagnosis of his injury. Team list Tuesday, with a deep dive into the dangers that lurk in the Eels team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-Season Challenge is done and dusted and Storm treated the concept for what it is, glorified trials. Stormy Daniel gives his opinion on the Storm's indifferent pre-season challenge form and if it is a cause of concern or take both performances with a grain of salt, as has been in the case in previous seasons, with train and trial, feeder team players and U21's emerging talent being used across the fortnight. What's making Storm news, including an important injury update, which player has impressed Captain Harry Grant in pre-season, listener questions and a blast from the past segment, looking at an old team list from yesteryear and reminiscing on some of the names who donned the purple jersey with distinction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stormy Daniel caught up with Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski to discuss the upcoming 2025 season; talking through an array of topics including the club's growing membership numbers, content comparison to other NRL clubs, update on upgrades to Storm's facilities at AAMI Park, Craig Bellamy's coaching future, Storm's Academy and Pathway program and impending threat of the Rabbitohs infiltration into Victoria through their partnership with Iron Armour Rugby League Academy; the looming challenge of list management and retaining off contract players, NFL coming to Melbourne and the opportunity of cross promotion with the LA Rams along with Vegas on the horizon for the club in the next year or two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stormy Daniel reviews Pre-Season Challenge Week 1 and calls for calm after Storm's poor showing against the NZ Warriors in Hamilton, whilst covering off on what's making news including Christian Welch, the White Rhino's sudden medical retirement, potential salary cap dispensation, the club refuting claims made by current Sharks prop Tom Hazelton's manager which could have implicated the Storm in an troublesome anti-tampering saga; whilst the highly anticipated documentary on Craig Bellamy finally being released an shown by streaming service Stan. Listen questioners and of course Team List Tuesday as Storm take on the Cowboys in Week 2 of the Pre-Season Challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that, Rugby League, 'The Greatest Game of All' returns for its 118th season. Stormy Daniel is back for his third season behind the mic and touches on the Storm's pre-season, the latest Storm news and delves into the first Team List Tuesday for 2025 as the Storm fly to New Zealand to take on the Warriors in their first Pre-Season Challenge Game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With less than 100 days till the Melbourne Storm kick-off their 2025 Premiership campaign, Stormy Daniel analyses the Storm draw and how Melbourne have faired with travel, turnarounds, schedule of Byes, teams to play twice, what days Storm will be playing the bulk of their games at AAMI and across Season 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Stormcast, Stormy Daniel had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with renowned Rugby League journalist and former Rugby League Coach, Roy Masters AM. Many Storm fans and members would be recognise Roy Masters, who is often seen in the dressing sheds post game, singing the victory song with the team after a win, but Roy's affiliation with the Storm goes well beyond being a fan. Stormy Daniel discusses how Roy Masters became involved and invested in the Melbourne Storm, his relationship and bond with Head Coach Craig Bellamy and Roy's thoughts on what makes the Storm the sporting franchise they are and why they have and will continue to have sustained success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes you just have to sit back and admire greatness. What a club, what a team, what an organisation Penrith Panthers is. Deserving Premiers. There is no shame in being beaten by this juggernaut of a sporting franchise. Whilst the disappointment of losing a Grand Final hurts and will undoubtedly be stinging for some time, it will serve as additional motivation for a Storm playing group heading into the pre-season, driving them to go one better in 2025. Stormy Daniel reviews the Grand Final defeat to the now 'four-time' Premiers, many who have made comparisons to this inexperienced Melbourne Storm team being exactly where the Panthers were five seasons ago when the pair played one another in the 2020 Grand Final team. The Panthers that night were beaten by experience and guile of a Storm team that knew how to play and perform in big matches. The Panthers took their learnings and did a Melbourne on Melbourne, showing the inexperienced Storm side, what it takes to win a Premiership. Storm may have created the beast that is the Panthers team five years ago, but Penrith could have effectively now done exactly the same thing to a Melbourne Storm team who will be much wiser in 2025. Stormy Daniel coves off on what's making news and answers your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They did it! The 2024 Minor Premiers, the Melbourne Storm defeated rivals in the Sydney Roosters, overcoming adversity right from kick-off with the opening exchanges of the game, seeing the boys from Bondi jump to a 6-nil lead, capitalising on a Nelson Asofa-Solomona sin bin and a 12 man defensive side, only for Storm to show great reslience, not crumble, square the ledger and dominate for the rest of the contest on the back of the Big Four, with Hughes, Papenhuyzen, Grant and Munster stepping up to dominate proceedings. A comprehensive 48-18 win saw the Storm qualify for their 11th Grand Final appearance across their 26 year existence. Bellamy's 10th Grand Final to boot. Stormy Daniel covers off on the Preliminary Final win, what's making Storm news, team list Tuesday, previewing the Grand Final and answers your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Storm has the luxury of enjoying a week off, winning their Qualiyfing Final against the Sharks to advance to Week 3 of the Finals as they prepare for their date with destiny. An 80 minute contest in a Preliminary Final with modern day rivals, the Sydney Roosters. The tri-colours will ascend on Melbourne's AAMI Park full of confidence after putting the cleaners through the Sea Eagies in their Sem-Final last week to book their place in a face off with the men in purple. Stormy Daniel reviews the Week 1 Finals win over the Sharks, covers off on all Storm news, answers your listener questions and looks ahead to Team list Tuesday, unveiling who Coach Craig Bellamy has selected for the Storm's biggest game of 2024, with Stormy Daniel. A spot in the big dance awaits the victor, whilst the unsuccessful combatant goes home, closing the book on their season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Melbourne Storm having the week off after winning their Week 1 Qualifying Final against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Stormy Daniel thought it was an opportune time to sit down and check in with the boss - Storm Chief Executive Officer Justin Rodski. The Storm figurehead graciously gave up his time to come on the Stormcast podcast and discuss some pertinent topics including the collective effort and hard work of the club winning yet another Minor Premiership; growth of rugby league and support for the Storm in Victoria; including record average home crowd attendance and membership numbers; Storm's development pathways and Storm Academy, the exciting women's program leading to a future NRLW team, loyal and longevity commercial partners; why Vegas was not right for the club in 2025 and future commercial ventures, including the prospect of the NRL's third incarnation of its Las Vegas initiative in 2026 as an 'Away' team, the opportunity of taking a Home fixture post Magic Round agreement back to AAMI Park or exploring the possibility of a new market, be it interstate or internationally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode 'Stormy Daniel' reviews the big drubbing over the Broncos, the team Bellamy and Melbourne love to beat for all the historic reasons, having been born out of the Broncos way back in 1998. A 50-12 win, with Dally M Medal favourite Jahrome Hughes putting on quite a show with two try assists, four line breaks and three tries of his own. An attacking display that will no doubt give the Storm confidence heading into their Week 1 Home Final clash with 2016 Grand Final opponents the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, where AAMI Park will hold no fear for them, having beaten the Storm earlier in the season. A Sharkies ambush will surprise no one. What's making news, your listener questions, and team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for Week 1 of the Finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the gallant effort by the young, inexperienced Storm team, that were missing 11 starting players and 13 regulars when they went down 38-30 to a full strength Cowboys side with the result saying more about the Cowboys than it did against the understrength Storm. Gobbs also covers off on all Storm news, including the latest update on Papenhuyzen, rubbishes the rumours and opinions by one particular News Corp journalist linking Wishart with a move away from Melbourne, your listener questions and team list Tuesday, as the Storm prepare for their final round of the regular season against fierce rivals, the Brisbane Broncos, a rivalry that stems back to 1998. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minor Premiers for a a ninth time, Storm's sixth first place finish since 2011. Gobbs reflects on the achievement, coincidng with a big win over the Dolphins in a milestone match for NAS, who became only the 10th player to reach the 200 Game mark in the Melbourne Storm's proud 26 year history. Injury report from GM of Football Frank Ponissi, junior and feeder team update, the latest Storm news, Storm legends inducted into the NRL's Hall of Fame, listener questions and team list Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs returns to review the big win over the reigning Premiers, the Panthers - who many pundits, commentators and experts are tipping to do a four-peat, which is why getting the victory over the premiership favourites even more impressive. Gobbs covers off on what's making Storm news, including junior and feeder team update, who's sidelined with injury and who's closing in on a return, will Bellyache rest players, if so, when? Papenhuyzen re-signing imminent, the original 'big four' inducted into the NRL's Hall of Fame, listener questions and of course, team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out? As Gobbs previews the clash with the Dolphins; Storm's last home game of the regular season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Round 23 review which can be described as 'clunky' .... just like this podcast on the odd occasion. Gobbs looks at the win over the Rabbitohs whilst highlighting reasons why the win was far from impressive but not as bad as it may have looked with Storm having subconciously had their minds on the reigning Premierships, who Melbourne will face this Thursday night. Junior and Feeder team update, what's making news pertinent to all things Storm including Papenhuyzen's future, listener questions and team list tuesday. Who's in, who's out and will Storm prevail? Tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs returns to review the disappointing and unexpected loss to the Dragons, who ambushed the ambush. Storm started slow, look flat and lacked energry, similarily to how they started against the Eels the week prior. It was an error ridden and undisciplined showing and as Coach Craig Bellamy suggested "we got what we deserved. Storm now look ahead to tackling the Bunnies who have has somewhat of a second half of the season resurggence under interim Coach Ben Hornby, with the game looming as another banana peel type fixture which could impact on the Minor Premiership. Gobbs covers off on all the Storm news, including the prised signing of Stefano Utoikamanu, Reimis Smith released early, Chairman Matt Tripp vows Storm won't have to shed players to accomodate Utoikamanau's 2025 arrival and negotiations have begun to re-sign Papenhuyzen before November 1; plus your listener questions, Team List Tuesday and score prediction on this week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the unusual win over the Eels, coming away victors despite all the stats and metric pointing to what should have been a Blue and Gold win. Miraculously, the Eels attacked in the Storm's redzone 42 times, compared to the Storm only being able to attack in the Eels redzone twice, with all of their tries coming from Storm's own side of halfway. Having to make over 100+ more tackles, Melbourne managed a remarkable 32-14 victory on the road against one of their traditional bogey teams. Gobbs covers off on what's making news, including injury report, feeder team update, Stefano Utoikamanu watch

Gobbs reviews Round 20 declaring Storm's win over the Roosters as their best win and performance of the season, reviewing the 24-8 win over the competition's glamour team, many who are tipping as the side that pose the biggest threat to Panthers premiership defence, which made the victory even more impressive - more so without Munster, Asofa-Solomona, Welch and Coates. The well renowned purple wall returned and repelled the NRL's best attack. Gobbs covers off on all Storm news, answers your listener questions, unveils team list Tuesday with the potential of a big name returning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off the Bye, Gobbs is back, reviewing the Storm's Round 18 win at Leichhardt over Wests Tigers who provided plenty of nuisance value for the ladder leaders. Gobbs covers off on all the latest news including Storm's pursuit of Wests prop Stefano Utoikamanu, Big Nelson playing games with the media, feeder teams update, listener questions and team list tuesday as Storm face off against the red hot Roosters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews Storm's gritty 16-6 victory over the club's lon standing bogey team, in the Canberra Raiders. Whilst far from pretty, Melbourne showed enough discipline and defensive resolve to come away winners, without the likes of Papenhuyzen, Munster and Grant who was rested post Origin, whilst losing Coates to injury. Gobbs covers off on all the Storm news including the club's pursuit of free agent Stefano Utoikamanu, with Melbourne looking to bolster their depth in their middle. Team list Tuesday, who's in, who's out as Melbourne travel north to take on Wests, who seemingly grow another leg at Leichhardt Oval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast epsiode, Gobbs reviews Storm's Round 16 win against the under the radar Dolphins, which resulted in a nail biting finish. Gobbs covers off on all Storm news as Origin ascends on Melbourne, with Game II being played at the MCG, it points to the increased interest by Victorians in 'The Greatest Game of All' backed up by significant growth across participation, attendance, membership and television audience numbers. Gobbs answer's listener questions and previews Storm's Round17 clash with the Raiders who have proven to be Melbourne's bogey side in recent years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Gobbs reviews the remarkable comeback victory over the Wahs (Warriors) where Storm showed great mental reslience to fight back from 14-nil down, with next to no ball, Melbourne made their opportunities count, coming away with a memorable 38-24 win at a hostile, sold out Go Media Stadium. Gobbs also covers on what's making news this week, including a mid-season signing of Panthers forward Ativalu Lisati effective immediately. Gobbs also answers listener questions, looks at Round 16's team list tuesday with the return of a fan favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the win over the Knights which was far from pretty, but 2 points is 2 points. Gobbs covers off on what's been making headlines and previews the upcoming clash with the resurgent NZ Warriors, who after falling in a heap, have found form and will be wanting to seek revenge from their clash with the Storm back in Round 2, when Melbourne scored three unanswered tries to get back into the game and claim victory with 'that try' from Xavier Coates. Here's hoping the X man can find the line again this weekend, as the Storm travel to what will be a sold out, hostile Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off a 'Bye' like the players and coaching staff, Gobbs reviews the error ridden loss to arch rivals the Sea Eagles, with an opportunity to capitalise to go two points clear on the competition ladder. Gobbs covers off on what is making headlines in relation to the Storm including junior and feeder team report, Origin and a great feature piece on middle forward Alec MacDonald, an unsung hero of the Melbourne Storm team. Gobbs answers your listener questions and previews the Round 14 clash with the Knights, who will be desperate for a much improved performance compared to what they produced against the resurgent Bulldogs last round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Gobbs review the Magic Round win over the Eels, discusses the injury to Cameron Munster, covers off on all Storm news whilst answering your listener questions, whilst previewing the NRL Indigenous Round clash with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, this Friday night at 4 Pines Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the controversial loss to the Sharks, which resulted in Captain Harry Grant being sent to the sin bin which turned the game on its head and the farcical decision that saw Grant charged with a Grade 1 Dangerous contact for brushing the boot of former Storm player, turned Shark Daniel Atkinson. Gobbs covers off on all Storm news including Grant challenging his charge, an injury update, junior and feeder team update, record participation for rugby league in Victoria and Craig Bellamy remaining as Head Coach in 2025. Team list Tuesday also sees a fan favourite return for the Magic Round clash against the Eels and Gobbs responds to listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs discusses the fall out from the 2 point win over the Titans, where Storm have lost two spine members with halfback Jahrome Hughes succumbing to yet another calf injury whilst the luckless Ryan Papenhuyzen yet again sustains an unfortunate break in his lower leg. Whilst the injuries are mounting, Storm welcome back Fijian bookend in Tui Kamikamica who will provide much needed size and impact in the middle. Gobbs covers off on all Storm related news including Jahrome Hughes shutting down talk of a return to the Gold Coast, whilst an enigmatic former player is in talks about joining the Storm before the season is out. Team list Tuesday has plenty of changes as Storm host the Sharks in what is a top of the table clash with the winner to be sole competition leader after Round 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the ANZAC Day demolition of South Sydney thanks to a Munster masterclass, torching the Rabbitohs with Storm scoring 54 points; their most comprehensive attacking display in 2024. Gobbs covers off on all the news of the week and what's made headlines including the upcoming milestones for Christian Welch and Cameron Munster, who play their 150th and 200th Game for the club respectively; whilst touching on an injury update and feeder team wrap up from last round, along with a preview for a Round 9 titanic clash with the Gold Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the Round 6 win over the Roosters, thanks to that man again, the X Man. Xavier Coates, sealing victory for the Storm with a try in the dying minutes with sheer determination to find the line and secure Melbourne their fifth win of Season 2024. Round 7 sees Storm play host to what will be a new opponent on ANZAC Day with the NZ Warriors hosting their own ANZAC Day fixture. A desperate South Sydney Rabbitohs will be up for the clash, wanting to end a 26 year hoo doo of never winning in Melbourne. Gobbs also covers off on all the headlines and news, including some contract news. For Storm fans and members who have never been to an ANZAC Day fixture at AAMI, get along to the game. You won't regret it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the come from behind win against the brave Bulldogs, getting out of jail with a late Shawn Blore try to steal victory. Covering off on what's making headlines this week, including an injury update, Blore's combination with Munster building after a disrupted pre-season and a feeder teams update from last weekend. Plus team list Tuesday, who's in, who's out, with the human solar eclipse, NAS returning to First Grade for his first game of 2024, back in purple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the Round 5 narrow win over the Broncos in what many pundits and fans have called the game of the year and one of the best they have seen, whilst covering off on what is making news and headlines, including the re-signing of Nick Meaney, Munster's successful return from the most famous groin complaint in rugby league, Storm Chair doubles down on Coach Bellamy's statement that hulking prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is 'not for sale', feeder team update and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the back of the Storm's first 'Bye', AAMI Park will play host to a big clash against tradition rivals in the Brisbane Broncos; the first occasion the Storm will have faced the Broncos since going down to them in convincing fashion in Week 1 of the Finals series last season, which will be a motivating factor for Bellamy's men who will be keen to atone. Gobbs reviews the narrow Round 3 defeat to the Knights, covers off on all Storm news making headlines this week, whilst looking ahead to the clash with the Broncos. Who's in? Who's out? Gobbs will have all the latest and breaking team news including Coach Craig Bellamy shutting down any prospect of the Storm releasing hulking prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona from his newly inked contract that he only signed last season for a further four years. Big NAS ain't going anywhere folks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the Round 2 victory over the Wahs and 'that try' by Storm winger Xavier Coates. Bellyache's praise for his star winger, whilst covering off on all the Storm news from the week that was including the ludicrous decision by the NRL's Match Review Committee for citing and slapping Jahrome Hughes with a Grade 1 Contrary Conduct Charge for his contact with Referee Chris Butler; the latest injury update on Munster, NAS and Fa'alogo - dispelling the innuendo around Asofa-Solomona being on the outer, a feeder team update, listener questions and a Round 3 preview. Tune in

Gobbs is back with his Round 1 summation, most notably, the defensive effort that was on show against the 3-time reigning Premiers in the Panthers, keeping Coach Craig Bellamy's incredible Round 1 winning streak in tact. A remarkable 22 wins. An injury update on Cameron Munster's troublesome groin injury, team list Tuesday, who's in, who's out for Storm's Round 2 clash with the WAHS and will Storm be heading to Vegas in 2025? Chairman Matt Tripp says the Storm are open to participating in the United States venture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Storncast with Gobbs returns for 2024. Gobbs touches on a 2023 Season review, looks at gains and losses for 2024 and what that means for the list this season, whilst covering off in all Storm news, including breaking down Storm's Round 1 team list for their clash with reigning Premiers, the Penrith Panthers this Friday night at AAMI Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the last grasp semi-final win over the Sydney Roosters, with the Storm getting home courtesy of a Munster cross-field kick for a leaping Will Warbrick to send Melbourne into their 8th Preliminary Final in 9 years. Remarkable achievement for this franchise that has made a habit of going deep into September. Gobbs also previews the Preliminary Final against their 2020 combatants in two-time reigning Premiers, the Panthers, giving his thoughts and opinions on how the Storm can overcome the Penrith juggernaut, whom many believe already have one hand on the Provan-Summons Trophy. Gobbs touches on Storm news and answers you, the listener, your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Gobbs reviews the disappointing Week 1 finals loss to the Broncos, who overcame a 14-game losing hoodoo to record their first win over the Storm since 2016 and first win since 2009 at Suncorp. The performance was below par, with the Storm completely outplayed and dominated by a rampaging and damaging Broncos side. Storm return to AAMI Park for a Week 2 Elimination Final against the Sydney Roosters who have momentum. Gobbs looks at the game and threat of the Roosters side in what looms to be a danger game and a contest of the ages between these two modern day rivals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the final round of the regular competition against the Broncos, who as fate would have it, will be Melbourne's Week 1 opponent in the 2023 NRL Finals series, this time with a full compliment of players for both the Broncos and the Storm. Gobbs analyses both team lists and breaks down the danger men for the Broncos and how nullifying their threats will hopefully lead to a Storm victory. Gobbs also covers off on the what's made news, including Justin Olam's honesty and frank admission of his dropping and a feeder club report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this epsiode of Stormcast, Gobbs reviews the Storm's Round 26 clash with the Titans, the return of Papi and securing a top 4 berth. Gobbs also previews Round 27, the final round of the Telstra Premiership season proper, which has seen Melbourne rest a whole host of stars and giving other squad members an opportunity to impress including a potential couple of debutants who have been biding their time in Reserve Grade. Gobbs discusses the merits of resting playings and why the Storm are in the position to do so, looking ahead at a much bigger prize with finals on the horizon. Gobbs also answers listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Stormcast podcast, Gobbs reviews the fright that the nuisance value Dragons gave the Storm, with the Titans expected to do much of the same. With the Gold Coast side's season over, the Titans will be playing with a certain gay abandon, throwing caution to the wind and will be out to unsettle Melbourne. Storm will need to be on defensively as the Titans have plenty of points in them and will not be afraid to chance their arm and play instinctive, 'eyes up' football. Gobbs also covers off on what's making news, with the major item of the return of one Ryan Papenhuyzen. Including the lower grades and feeder teams all securing a place in the finals of the Jersey Flegg and Hostplus Cup competitions respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs returns from Melbourne, after attending the Storm's comprehensive victory over the Raiders and reviews the Round 24 performance. Gobbs also previews the upcoming clash with the Dragons who will be out to provide nuisance value and upset the Storm, with Melbourne looking to remain entrenched in the Top 4. Not a straight forward game and Storm will need to be focused. Gobbs also answers podcast listener questions and covers off on what's making news, including Big NAS looking at a boxing bout at seasons end and did Paps let the cat out of the bag when he is due to return? Tune in and find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gobbs reviews the Round 23 performance against the Premiership favourites in the Panthers, which showed the Storm where they are at and how far off the pace they are when it comes to this year's title race. Gobbs also previews the Storm's upcoming clash with their bogey side, the Raiders, who have won their last five games at AAMI Park, and five from their last six games against the Storm. Canberra enjoy getting up for this game and do not fear the Storm, possessing a style of play that unsettles Melbourne. Gobbs also covers off on news and answers listener questions as the Storm look ahead to solidifying a Top 4 spot in their return to AAMI Park for Members Appreciation Round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.