Melbourne Storm plan for Craig Bellamy coaching transition
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

The Melbourne Storm are preparing for a coaching transition as Craig Bellamy's health situation raises questions about his future. Bellamy, diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder, is expected to stay on through 2027 but will be assessed annually. The club aims to identify a successor in the coming months, with internal candidates considered. Plans include potentially offering Bellamy a coaching director role post tenureship. This shift is significant as Bellamy has led the Storm since 2003, establishing a successful legacy. The club seeks to navigate this period without disruption, ensuring clarity ahead of next season.
- •Craig Bellamy is likely to leave the role in 2027.
- •Melbourne aims to assess coaching structure in the coming months.
- •Bellamy's health will guide his coaching tenure's length.
- •The club may adopt an internal succession model.
- •Bellamy has transformed Melbourne into a strong contender since 2003.
- 11:45 PMZero Tackle NRL — Melbourne Storm begin to map out next coaching chapter
"Craig Bellamy is likely to leave the role in the next year.
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