Cooper Bai signs three-year deal with Melbourne Storm
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Cooper Bai has confirmed his move to the Melbourne Storm, signing a three-year deal that begins in 2028. The young forward, currently with the Gold Coast Titans, has impressed in his time with the team, making 24 NRL appearances since his debut in 2025. Bai's transition to Melbourne coincides with the club's 30th anniversary in the NRL. He has already made an international impact, playing for Papua New Guinea. Melbourne Storm's head of football, Frank Ponissi, expressed enthusiasm for Bai's potential as he prepares to join the Storm in the future.
- •Cooper Bai joins Melbourne Storm on a three-year contract.
- •Bai will remain with the Gold Coast Titans for the upcoming season.
- •He has played 24 NRL matches since debuting in 2025.
- •Bai has represented Papua New Guinea internationally.
- •His arrival coincides with the Storm's 30th anniversary in the NRL.
- 11:24 PMZero Tackle NRL — Cooper Bai confirms next club, contract details revealed
"The highly rated young forward has made a major career decision.
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