Craig Bellamy to Coach Melbourne Storm for a 24th Season

Craig Bellamy will remain as Melbourne Storm Coach for at least one more year. Picture: NRL Photos.

Craig Bellamy will extend his tenure as Melbourne coach to a 24th season after confirming he will remain with the Storm next year.

A seven-time winner of the Dally M coach-of-the-year award, Bellamy has guided the Storm to 21 finals series and NRL premierships in 2012, 2017 and 2020.

Bellamy said “I’ve always said that I will only keep coaching if the players, coaches and club believe that I still have something to offer”.

“As mentioned last season, my focus remains on developing our players and helping them learn and grow together as a team."

“Our squad is in a stable position and I’m looking forward to the improvement we can continue to make."

“I also want to ensure by making this decision that I’m not holding back any of our coaches, who continue to play a massive role in the improvement of this team.

Storm chairman Matt Tripp said Bellamy was still “hugely committed” to his role and continued to coach at a “very high standard”.