Bellamy makes call on coaching future with the Storm

After constant speculation about his coaching future, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has finally made a decision.

And that is to stay with the club as its head coach until 2028.

The 66-year-old’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season, with many wondering whether the super coach would depart after 23 years of service with the Storm.

In a club statement, Bellamy believes that he can still help contribute to the club, which has managed to make the last two Grand Finals despite losing in both matches.

“I’ve always said I’ll only keep coaching if the club believes I can still contribute. Having that certainty for the next three years is reassuring, and I’m looking forward to seeing how far we can continue to grow as a squad,” he said.

“I’m also excited to keep working with our coaching and performance staff, who make Storm such a great place to be. We’ve got an outstanding coaching group, who are very capable, and I’m looking forward to helping with their ongoing development.”

Should Bellamy see out his contract till 2028, it will extend his relationship with the club to 26 seasons.

Despite his age, he is still a hot commodity amongst the NRL coaching ranks, with the Gold Coast Titans having considered him for their head coaching position in 2027 before re-committing to Josh Hannay.

The Storm will look to win their fifth premiership in club history when they begin the 2026 season against the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park on March 5.