Stormy Daniel reviews the Round 23 victory over Brisbane. The Storm without question were at their defensive best against the Broncos on what was a gritty, grinding affair against Brisbane, who were coming off a 60 point destruction of Souths. Despite the Broncos suffering some in game adversity, losing both halves to hamstring injuries in the same sequence of play, the Storm were able to nulify the attacking threats of Walsh, Staggs and Haas. What's making Storm news, Throwback Team List, your listener questions and TLT - team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for the Storm's greatest challenge and test against the resurgent Panthers, who are full of confidence and momentum, aiming for their 10th win in a row. The 2020 and 2024 Grand Final combatants do battle once more, with both teams needing no added motivation than to get up for this clash, to get one over the other heading into the finals and to score a psychological blow over their opponent.

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Friend of the podcast, Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski once again, made himself available to chat with Stormy Daniel, providing Storm fans and members with a general club update. Justin discusses the season so far and current standing in this year's premiership season, Coach Craig Bellamy going around again, coaching better than ever and will bring up the 600 First Grade game milestone in a fortnight's time in Round 26 when Melbourne take on Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park. Recruitment and retention, the impending threat and poaching raid of new NRL franchise and speculative R360 concept, breaking the 40,000 membership barrier and Las Vegas in 2027. Is it time to start planning Storm fans? Tune in to hear this comprehensive chat with the Melbourne Storm boss.

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We've said it before and we'll say it again. Winning doesn't have to be pretty. Good teams find a way to win and off the boot of Munster to find a high flying Xavier Coates was their way to victory. A scrappy, error ridden, ill disciplined display kept the Eels to close for comfort. Stormy Daniel reviews the win over the Eels, highlighting the issues plaguing the Storm's inability to find their best football yet in Season 2025. What's making Storm news, Throwback Team List, your listener questions and TLT - who's in, who's out for the blockbuster against the resurgent Brisbane Broncos.

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A bonus episode with Troy Worner, host and owner of 'The Parra Cave Podcast' joints Stormy Daniel on Stormcast Podcast to preview the second leg of the Eels v Storm clash on Thursday night. Troy being an Eels tragic shares his thoughts on the Eels team list named to take on Melbourne Storm with Troy and Stormy Daniel sharing their thoughts on where this clash will be won and lost.

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"Cometh the hour, cometh the man". When Melbourne needed a hero and someone to turn to in the face of adversity, captain Harry Grant stood up and delivered. Going into the Roosters clash with no Munster, no Papenhuyzen, no NAs, no MacDonald, Fa'alogo or Warbrick, then to lose Hughes to a shoulder injury mid-game, it was Grant who lifted and carried the Storm to victory. Quite possibly his finest hour, his best performance in a purple jersey. Stormy Daniel review the brave victory over the Roosters, covers off on what's making Storm news, throwback team list, team list Tuesday - who's in who's out for the Round 22 clash with the Eels at CommBank Stadium and of course, your listener questions.

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Everything to play for and Storm dished up their worst showing in goodness knows how long, perhaps, ever. Error ridden, poor completions and 80 minutes of ill discipline gifted their arch rivals a rare victory at AAMI Park. Coach Bellamy could not hide his disappointment, saying as much in the aftermath in the post game press conference, specifically on 'Old Boys' weekend. That in itself, should have given the Storm added incentive to lift, let alone continuing to maintain a Top 2 standing, to ensure a Week 1 Finals appearance. That now is in serious jeopardy, as is the closeness of this premiership season. Stormy Daniel gives his thoughts on the dismal performance, answers your listener questions, covers off on all Storm news, throwback team list and TLT - who's in, who's out for the all important clash with the Roosters at Allianz this Thursday night.

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Coach Craig Bellamy lamented the Storm's consistency or lack there of after Melbourne's loss to the Sharks in Round 11. Since that time, after sharpening their focus at training, addressing some short comings, the Storm have won six in-a-row and starting to show signs they're building towards their best football. Stormy Daniel reviews the win over the Knights, covers off on what's making Storm news, throwback team list, listener questions and TLT - Team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for the Storm's Round 20 clash against their bitter rivals in Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

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Consistency is what Bellyache preached after Storm's Round 11 loss to the Sharks. Since then, through the problematic and challenging Origin period, Melbourne have won 5 in-a-row, including the smash and grab mission in Townsville. What made it more more impressive was that Storm were missing 10 of their regular 17 with the 'next man up' mentality in full effect and the players who were gifted their opportunity, grabbed it with both hands and contributed to a 26-20 win. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news, throwback team list, listener question's and TLT - who's in? who's out? Who will back up after Game III, the decider, as Melbourne hit the road again, up to Newcastle to take on the Knights.

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30-6 winners in a game which was much closer than the scoreline suggests. Stormy Daniel reviews the Storm's win over the desperate Sharks who were in the arm wrestle for most of the match before Melbourne clicked into gear scoring three late tries in the space of 14 minutes, thanks to the aerial exploits of Eli Katoa, who laid on two tries and scored one himself. What's making Storm news including injury update, junior and feeder team wrap up, Throwback Team List, Listener questions and TLT - team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out? In what will be the last Origin affected round. Could we see a new Storm debutant come Saturday night as Melbourne head north to Townsville.

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For the second time this season, Stormy Daniel joins Boldo from from the ET Grandstand (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks) Podcast, in a collab, where the pair discuss all things Storm and Sharks. Previewing the upcoming clash in what is the second leg of this contest, where Melbourne will be hoping to atone from their Round 11 loss at Sharks Stadium earlier this season. Stormy Daniel also covers off on some listerner questions that came in late from earlier on in the week. Enjoy this chat.

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You can forgive Storm fans for experience chest pain, needing a prescription to treat high blood pressure and sending hairline's receding after their rollercoaster 84 mins, seeing a Golden Point epic against the Rabbitohs. Storm looked likely winners after jumping to a quick early lead but compounding errors and a lack of patience kept the Rabbitohs in the contest. Thankfully, the right boot of Papenhuyzen put Storm fans out of their misery, ensuring victory - their third on the road in 2025. Stormy Daniel covers off on a review of the Round 16 clash, listener questions, Throwback team list, what's making Storm news and TLT - who's in, who's out for the second leg clash with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

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Melbourne fresh off their third and final Bye will be looking to continue their back-to-back wins and make it 3-in-a-row, as Storm travel north to Sydney to take on Wayne Bennett's resurgent Rabbitohs. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news this week, throwback team list and TLT - who's in? who's out? Who will be rested post Origin II? We will all now soon enough come Saturday evening at Accor. See you out there Sydney based Storm fans.

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Stormy Daniel had the pleasure and privilege of sitting down with Melbourne Storm's renowned Recruitment Manager Paul Bunn. 'Bunny' joined Stormcast discussing how he got started in rugby league, how he landed at Melbourne Storm, the amount of games he and his recruitment team watch, what he looks for in a player and how they will be a 'cultural fit' at the Storm. He also touched on the Storm Academies in Queensland and Victoria and moving to a single source system which will strengthen development, along with sharing some of his favourite signings that forged great careers in the Storm jersey. A fascinating insight into the man who is the architect of putting together a list and roster that continues to challenge for premierships year on year.

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Back-to-back wins for the first time since Round 6, the Storm may have just found what they've been searching for in Season 2025. That being, consistency. Melbourne managed to limit the potent, attack filled Cowboys side, maintaining control and managing a 24 point win at the end of the 80 minutes. Storm now go into their third and final 'Bye' for the season, before a testing 12 weeks heading into the Finals. A complex task for the Football Department's brain trust to navigate. Stormy Daniel covers on what's making Storm news including Bellyache coaching on in 2026, junior and feeder team update and your listener questions.

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In what was torrential conditions on the Gold Coast, beautiful one day, wet the next - Storm managed to play to the conditions better than the Titans and came away with the 2 points in what can only be described as an uncomfortable watch where Melbourne never looked like they were in control. Wet weather is the great leveller, the great equaliser which inhibited the Storm to get their natural attacking game on. Despite not being able to execute like they would've liked to, they managed to complete high, hold the ball and came away with victory. Stormy Daniel covers off on the review of the win over the Titans, listener questions, what's making Storm news, Junior and Feeder team weekend wrap up, Throwback team list and TLT - team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for the all important clash with the Cowboys.

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Still reeling after the disappointing loss to the Sharks in Round 11 heading into the Bye, Stormy Daniel looks ahead to Round 13's clash with the Titans, where no doubt the Storm will be looking to get their season back on track, searching for that much needed consistency, aiding their premiership campaign which has been far from the case in Season 2025. What's making Storm news, Throwback Team List, your listener questions and TLT. Who's in, who's out? Will the Origin players back up for Melbourne's trip to the Gold Coast, for what is shaping to be a 'Titanic' clash (see what I did there?)

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Inconsistency or the lack of consistency from week to week, game to game is hurting the Storm. The inability to win back-to-back games or put together a string of wins is a concern. Whilst Melbourne have the artillery in their list to compete and dominate, it simply is not translating to on the field performances, as no doubt is giving the coaching staff and senior players some concern as Storm head into their second 'Bye' on Season 2025. The Bye probably comes at a good time to allow the Storm to reset, refocus and look ahead to Round 13, the halfway point of the NRL's Telstra Premiership season. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news and takes your listerner question's in an abbreviated podcast episode this week with no game to preview.

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Stormy Daniel joins Boldo, host of the ET Stand Podcast - a Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks podcast, to chat all things Sharks, Storm and preview the Round 11 clash between the 2016 Grand Final opponents. It's the first podcast collab with a second leg of the joint podcast episode taking place when Storm take on the Sharks in Round 17. Enjoy this bonus podcast episode Storm fans.

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Clinical. Methodical. Determined. Focused and above all ruthless. Melbourne bounced back in spectacular fashion putting Wests to the sword, with a resounding 64-nil victory, equalling their 2001 record against the joint-venture club. The Storm were on and in some kind of mood. You got the sense that it would not have mattered who was in front of them last Sunday afternoon. The result would have been the same. Storm blew the Tigers off the park with Wests unable to stop the purple juggernaut. Stormy Daniel reviews the flawless performance, whilst answering your listener questions, covers off on what's making Storm news, throwback team list and the all important TLT - who's in, who's out for the clash with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Round 11.

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In what started to look like a magical performance by Melbourne, quickly turned to disaster with the Storm's ill discipline costing them victory in an entertaining but spiteful match against the high flying Green Machine. No doubt the Raiders baited the Storm, but cool heads needed to prevail, but unfortunately those same heads were taken off and replaced with pumpkins. Stormy Daniel shares his opinion as well as answers listener questions who also have questioned the poor discipline shown by the Storm. What's making Storm news, throw back team list, TLT - who's in, who's out for the Round 10 clash against a resurgent Wests Tigers team who are an improved side in 2025. Melbourne can ill afford to take Wests lightly.

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