Bellamy's grim assessment of finals chances
Melbourne Storm head coach Craig Bellamy expressed doubt about the team's prospects of reaching the NRL finals. He gave a far‑from‑confident reply when asked about their chances. The comments were published on July 25, 2026.
- ▪Craig Bellamy was asked about Melbourne Storm's finals chances and responded with a grim assessment.
- ▪He indicated that the team is not confident about qualifying for the postseason.
- ▪The interview was published by the Sydney Morning Herald on July 25, 2026.
- ▪The article appears in the sport section covering NRL news.
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