Episodes

  • Episode 30: Roy Masters AM joins Stormcast

    Episode 30: Roy Masters AM joins Stormcast
    Oct 29 2024
    On this episode of Stormcast, Stormy Daniel had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with renowned Rugby League journalist and former Rugby League Coach, Roy Masters AM. Many Storm fans and members would be recognise Roy Masters, who is often seen in the dressing sheds post game, singing the victory song with the team after a win, but Roy's affiliation with the Storm goes well beyond being a fan. Stormy Daniel discusses how Roy Masters became involved and invested in the Melbourne Storm, his relationship and bond with Head Coach Craig Bellamy and Roy's thoughts on what makes the Storm the sporting franchise they are and why they have and will continue to have sustained success.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 29: Beaten by greatness as Grand Final defeat will motivate Storm to go one better in 2025

    Episode 29: Beaten by greatness as Grand Final defeat will motivate Storm to go one better in 2025
    Oct 15 2024
    Sometimes you just have to sit back and admire greatness. What a club, what a team, what an organisation Penrith Panthers is. Deserving Premiers. There is no shame in being beaten by this juggernaut of a sporting franchise. Whilst the disappointment of losing a Grand Final hurts and will undoubtedly be stinging for some time, it will serve as additional motivation for a Storm playing group heading into the pre-season, driving them to go one better in 2025. Stormy Daniel reviews the Grand Final defeat to the now 'four-time' Premiers, many who have made comparisons to this inexperienced Melbourne Storm team being exactly where the Panthers were five seasons ago when the pair played one another in the 2020 Grand Final team. The Panthers that night were beaten by experience and guile of a Storm team that knew how to play and perform in big matches. The Panthers took their learnings and did a Melbourne on Melbourne, showing the inexperienced Storm side, what it takes to win a Premiership. Storm may have created the beast that is the Panthers team five years ago, but Penrith could have effectively now done exactly the same thing to a Melbourne Storm team who will be much wiser in 2025. Stormy Daniel coves off on what's making news and answers your listener questions.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 28: A Grand Final for the ages looms with the immovable object up against the unstoppable force

    Episode 28: A Grand Final for the ages looms with the immovable object up against the unstoppable force
    Oct 1 2024
    They did it! The 2024 Minor Premiers, the Melbourne Storm defeated rivals in the Sydney Roosters, overcoming adversity right from kick-off with the opening exchanges of the game, seeing the boys from Bondi jump to a 6-nil lead, capitalising on a Nelson Asofa-Solomona sin bin and a 12 man defensive side, only for Storm to show great reslience, not crumble, square the ledger and dominate for the rest of the contest on the back of the Big Four, with Hughes, Papenhuyzen, Grant and Munster stepping up to dominate proceedings. A comprehensive 48-18 win saw the Storm qualify for their 11th Grand Final appearance across their 26 year existence. Bellamy's 10th Grand Final to boot. Stormy Daniel covers off on the Preliminary Final win, what's making Storm news, team list Tuesday, previewing the Grand Final and answers your listener questions.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 27: The only show in town. A perfect Storm needed to overcome red hot Roosters.

    Episode 27: The only show in town. A perfect Storm needed to overcome red hot Roosters.
    Sep 24 2024
    The Storm has the luxury of enjoying a week off, winning their Qualiyfing Final against the Sharks to advance to Week 3 of the Finals as they prepare for their date with destiny. An 80 minute contest in a Preliminary Final with modern day rivals, the Sydney Roosters. The tri-colours will ascend on Melbourne's AAMI Park full of confidence after putting the cleaners through the Sea Eagies in their Sem-Final last week to book their place in a face off with the men in purple. Stormy Daniel reviews the Week 1 Finals win over the Sharks, covers off on all Storm news, answers your listener questions and looks ahead to Team list Tuesday, unveiling who Coach Craig Bellamy has selected for the Storm's biggest game of 2024, with Stormy Daniel. A spot in the big dance awaits the victor, whilst the unsuccessful combatant goes home, closing the book on their season.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 26: Storm CEO Justin Rodski joins Stormcast Podcast

    Episode 26: Storm CEO Justin Rodski joins Stormcast Podcast
    Sep 18 2024
    With the Melbourne Storm having the week off after winning their Week 1 Qualifying Final against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Stormy Daniel thought it was an opportune time to sit down and check in with the boss - Storm Chief Executive Officer Justin Rodski. The Storm figurehead graciously gave up his time to come on the Stormcast podcast and discuss some pertinent topics including the collective effort and hard work of the club winning yet another Minor Premiership; growth of rugby league and support for the Storm in Victoria; including record average home crowd attendance and membership numbers; Storm's development pathways and Storm Academy, the exciting women's program leading to a future NRLW team, loyal and longevity commercial partners; why Vegas was not right for the club in 2025 and future commercial ventures, including the prospect of the NRL's third incarnation of its Las Vegas initiative in 2026 as an 'Away' team, the opportunity of taking a Home fixture post Magic Round agreement back to AAMI Park or exploring the possibility of a new market, be it interstate or internationally.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 25: Now, the real game begins and a Sharks ambush awaits

    Episode 25: Now, the real game begins and a Sharks ambush awaits
    Sep 10 2024
    On this week's episode 'Stormy Daniel' reviews the big drubbing over the Broncos, the team Bellamy and Melbourne love to beat for all the historic reasons, having been born out of the Broncos way back in 1998. A 50-12 win, with Dally M Medal favourite Jahrome Hughes putting on quite a show with two try assists, four line breaks and three tries of his own. An attacking display that will no doubt give the Storm confidence heading into their Week 1 Home Final clash with 2016 Grand Final opponents the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, where AAMI Park will hold no fear for them, having beaten the Storm earlier in the season. A Sharkies ambush will surprise no one. What's making news, your listener questions, and team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for Week 1 of the Finals.

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    1 hr
  • Episode 24: When it's the Broncos, it's personal

    Episode 24: When it's the Broncos, it's personal
    Sep 3 2024
    Gobbs reviews the gallant effort by the young, inexperienced Storm team, that were missing 11 starting players and 13 regulars when they went down 38-30 to a full strength Cowboys side with the result saying more about the Cowboys than it did against the understrength Storm. Gobbs also covers off on all Storm news, including the latest update on Papenhuyzen, rubbishes the rumours and opinions by one particular News Corp journalist linking Wishart with a move away from Melbourne, your listener questions and team list Tuesday, as the Storm prepare for their final round of the regular season against fierce rivals, the Brisbane Broncos, a rivalry that stems back to 1998.

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    54 mins
  • Episode 23: Minor Premiers for a ninth time as prepartions begin for an all out assault for the title

    Episode 23: Minor Premiers for a ninth time as prepartions begin for an all out assault for the title
    Aug 27 2024
    Minor Premiers for a a ninth time, Storm's sixth first place finish since 2011. Gobbs reflects on the achievement, coincidng with a big win over the Dolphins in a milestone match for NAS, who became only the 10th player to reach the 200 Game mark in the Melbourne Storm's proud 26 year history. Injury report from GM of Football Frank Ponissi, junior and feeder team update, the latest Storm news, Storm legends inducted into the NRL's Hall of Fame, listener questions and team list Tuesday.

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    46 mins