Episodes
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Director of Football Frank Ponissi joins the Feel the Thunder Podcast
Renowned as one of the best General Manager's of Football in professional sport, Melbourne Storm Director of Football, Frank Ponissi joins Stormy Daniel to discuss all things Football Department and Program related matters; from the trials and tribulations of Season 2026, the positive outlook for...
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A win to finish off what has been a season to forget for the perennial Finalists
Back-to-back wins to finish off what many Storm fans would consider 2026 as the season from hell. The sheer amount of bad luck, uncontrollable occurrences which contributed to Melbourne missing the Finals for only the second time in 16 years. Stormy Daniel reviews the stunning last minute win…
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Dead rubber, rule change trial and Storm's good form at Suncorp rolls on
If you had said at the beginning of the season that last year's Grand Finalists would be playing in a dead rubber fixture in Round 26, most would have suggested you need to be admitted and undergo psychiatric testing. As hard as it is believe, knowing the hardship and adversity Melbourne Storm…
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A spirited second half Storm fightback falls short against Premiership heavyweight
Stormy Daniel reviews the narrow defeat to the Panthers. Give any team a 22-nil lead after 40 minutes, let alone the opposition being the Panthers and the contest is over before the second half has even begun. Penrith were at their clinical best, taking the the Storm's defensive fragilities on…
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Pride, resilience and belting Manly. Storm succeed in western venture
The finals may be out of reach for Melbourne, but there is always plenty to play for; specifically when coming up against the club’s fiercest rival in Manly. With the Sea Eagles getting the victory in the first leg between the two combatants, it was Storm’s turn to square the ledge, coming from a...
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Recruitment Manager Paul Bunn joins the podcast
Melbourne Storm Recruitment Manager Paul Bunn drops in for a chat, discussing the 2026 season; the unprecedented challenges and adversity the club has faced, the resilience that has been shown, the strength and talent of the pathways coming through and why brighter days lie ahead for the Storm in...
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Finals officially out of reach as season of uncontrollables becomes too hard to overcome
The final nail in the coffin was delivered by the Bulldogs last Friday night, as Canterbury-Bankstown took full advantage of a undermanned Melbourne outfit, who were missing 10 of the regulars. The loss all but ends Storm’s finals aspirations; the second time in 17 seasons, that the club has not...
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Another man down as extensive injury list takes its toll on a wretched 2026 season
Another week, another injury. The woes for the Melbourne Storm continue in what has been the tale of the tape for Season 2026. This time, Captain Harry Grant succumbed to a hamstring issue which will sideline him for the next few weeks. Stormy Daniel reviews the narrow loss to the Rabbitohs…
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Undermanned Storm exhibit bravery in the face of further adversity in what has been the tale of the tape in Season 2026
Courageous. Gutsy. Resilient. Brave. Just some of the superlatives one could use to describe Storm’s performance against their Round 20 clash with the Roosters. Taking the field without their starting halves and losing representative winger Will Warbrick early on in the piece with a ruptured...
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Storm scratch, claw and scrap, showing resilience and belief to overcome an improving Titans outfit
Winning ugly is still winning. They do not draw pictures on the premiership ladder, as Melbourne got in a scrap with the Gold Coast, showing belief and confidence to stay in the arm wrestle and not give up - characteristics that were missing during Storm’s long run of seven straight losses.…
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With Origin concluded, attention now turns to Storm's "Mission Impossible" towards the Finals
Fresh off the 'Bye' Stormy Daniel returns to review the 'Battle of Brookvale' where Melbourne were dominated by a strong Manly outfit, which saw injuries force players out of position which the Sea Eagles exploited and took full advantage of. Stormy Daniel covers off on Pathways, what's making...
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Winning ways continue as Origin duo put on a purple clinic
Milestone games and Old Boys Day. Melbourne's clash with Canberra had all the hallmarks for a memorable Storm performance and delivered in-kind. 70 former Storm players ascended on AAMI Park on the club's annual reunion weekend and they were honoured accordingly by the current custodians.…
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Form turnaround keeps Storm's finals aspirations alive with 4 wins from their last 5 games
"Where there is life, there is hope" - Melbourne's Round 14 win over the high flying Newcastle Knights, saw the Storm record their 4th win from the past 5 games, heading into the Bye. There has been a noticable turnaround in form, and it is visible to see there is a greater connection…
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Sua shines as Storm cook the Chooks in best outing of the season
"Where the hell has that been?" I'm sure were the words of the Melbourne Storm Head Coach Craig Bellamy, on what was arguable his side's most complete and consistent performance thus far in Season 2026. The kind of performance and defensive display we have become accustomed to seeing from a...
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Progress eroded as Storm's bad habits resurface surrendering yet another half-time lead
What's the old saying, 'two steps forward, one step back'. Well it felt like more than one step back in what was a diabolical second half, resulting in Storm going down to a desperate Bulldogs team. Stormy Daniel share his thoughts on what went wrong and continues to plague these second half fade...
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Bellyache demands greater consistency in Storm's game as consecutive wins boosts confidence
Consecutive wins for only the second time in Season 2026, Melbourne are starting to show signs of improvement within their game, especially defensively. With the return of experienced edge forwards in Blore and Lisati, both Storm edges have looked a lot more in sync, which is to be expected when...
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Back in the winners circle as Storm spine find their grove ahead of Magic Round
The unwanted losing streak of seven in-a-row is over and ended in sensational style with the Melbourne Storm jumping out of the blocks posting a 20-nil lead over Wests in the first half, with Storm scoring over a point a minute at one stage. It was the Melbourne of old, full of energry and...
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Unlucky seven - Melbourne slump sets unwanted club record whilst Storm wrap their arms around Bellyache
Melbourne have broken another club record, an unwanted one at that, extending their losing streak to now seven straight losses; the first time in Storm's 28 year history as a franchise. Stormy Daniel without sounding like a broken record, examines once again why Storm find themselves in this...
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Storm are at their lowest ebb in 24 years. Where do Melbourne go from here?
Just when Storm fans thought the past five weeks could not get any worse, well, it did. The Rabbitohs inflicting the Storm's sixth straight loss and breaking a 28-year hoo doo of never winning a game in Melbourne, notching up the first victory in style against a hapless Storm outfit who's display...
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Five straight losses as Storm search for that winning feeling in an ANZAC Day showdown with the Bunnies
What's worse than four straight losses? Five straight losses; the third time in Storm's proud history since inception in 1998, where Melbourne have suffered five-straight defeats, the second time since 2012, some 14 years ago. Stormy Daniel gives his assessment on what is going wrong and how can…
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Bullied, bashed and out muscled. Storm slump to fourth straight loss. Can Melbourne rediscover that winning feeling?
When was the last time you have seen a Melbourne Storm completely man handled by a more physical opposition? Hardly never, if not, ever right? After running roughshod over the Warriors with 17 straight wins, back at AAMI Park, many pundits anticipate that streak would extend to 18. This current…
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Defensive effort not system failure sees Storm tarred with unwanted 118-year stat after conceding 50
Good Friday turned into a Bad Friday for the Melbourne Storm after conceding 50 points for the first time in 23 seasons, the last occasion was way back in 2003 - almost a generation ago. The Storm are now up against history, endeavouring to overcome an 118-year statistic and record, with no team...
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Lack of mental resilience or defensive intent? What is causing Storm's second-half fade outs?
Back-to-back losses for the Storm which many in the game refer to as uncharacteristic for a club that prides itself on winning and never dropping consecutive games, let alone now looking down the barrel at three-straight losses for the first time since Season 2022. Stormy Daniel gives his two…
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Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski joins the podcast for a 'whole of club' update
Friend of the podcast, Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski joined Stormy Daniel for a chat for a comprehensive 'whole of club' update including turbulent and uncharacteristic off-season, Storm brand on tour and on the road, commercial update, recruitment and retention including emerging pathway...
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Suffering PTSD as Storm give up 14 point lead to the resurgent Broncos in Grand Final rematch
I'm sure Stormy Daniel wasn't alone who was suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) witnessing the Storm give up a 14-nil lead, only for the 2025 Premiers come over the top of Melbourne yet again, bringing back suppressed memories of the heart breaking Grand Final loss. Storm fans...
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Fa'alogo extinguishes the Dragons flame with attention now turning to the reigning Premiers
A 3-try romp in the Gong. Melbourne livewire Sua Fa'alogo announced himself in a career best performance, playing in his preferred position at Fullback. Fa'alogo, the local Victorian product has grabbed the opportunity to succeed the retired Ryan Papenhuyzen and the early signs are very positive,...
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Three certainties in life: Death, taxes and Storm winning in Round 1
There are three certainties in life: Death, taxes and Storm winning in Round 1. Melbourne continue their amazing Round 1 victory record, 24 consecutive Round 1 wins since 2002 and 23 wins in-a-row for Bellyache. That's some helluva record. And the Storm maintained the winning streak in style with...
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New season, new challenge. A clean slate. Can this new group maintain Storm's Round 1 record?
Can you smell that? Yes folks. That's Round 1. Rugba Leeg is back baby. The wait is over Storm fans. Stormy Daniel covers off on what's making Storm news, including the Lomax saga finally coming to and end....or has it? Eli Katoa speaks, Pathways report, including new feeder partnership with…
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Attention and focus turns to Round 1
The pre-season challenge is done and dusted and so too is the long, arduous pre-season training, where this new Storm group have been building a base, hardening themselves for the 2026 Season and their Premiership campaign. Stormy Daniel touches on the second pre-season hit out against the Titans...
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Glorified Trials not a precursor of form or prospects for 2026, whilst Lomax saga rolls on
Stormy Daniel speaks to the Storm's first pre-season challenge fixture which saw a cast of thousands take the field, many of Melbourne's pathway players from last year's Premiership winning Jersey Flegg team and a handful of second tier recruits who will make up the bulk of the Storm's inaugral...
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The purple reign of Bellamy set to continue for a little while yet as the Pre-Season Challenge is upon us
On this week's episode, Stormy Daniel covers off on the unexpected, yet amazing news of Head Coach Craig Bellamy recommitting to the club, not for just another season, but until at least the end of 2028. A sure sign Bellyache is hungrier and more determined than ever to achieve success with the…
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2026 Season Preview - Will the Storm reign be maintained?
Stormy Daniel is back behind the mic to give a 2026 Season 2026 Preview. Gains and Losses. Storm's burning questions, biggest challenges and your listener questions.
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2025 Season Review - This was a tough carry
A podcast episode that was a long time in the making. Addressing the hurt had to be done. Stormy Daniel reviews Season 2025 and reflects on the heartache of losing what is now back-to-back Grand Finals. Whilst it was somewhat cathartic, the disappointment remains. But as Coach Craig Bellamy says...
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Stormcast Podcast returns for Season 2026: Listener questions and big off season stories
And just like that, Stormy Daniel is back for 2026. Stormcast Podcast returns for its fourth season - and begins by covering off on all the big off-season headlines, news and stories; answering listener questions, specifically around player movement, none bigger than the sudden and untimely...
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Episode 41: Storm go through to the 'Big Dance', their 12th Grand Final, keen to atone on their 2024 disappointment
11th Grand Final in 20 seasons. 12th Grand Final appearance in 28 seasons, since Melbourne's inception into the NRL. Craig Bellamy, the man at the helm of this sustained success, who has made 22 out of 23 finals series since being appointed as Head Coach, will coach the Storm to both his and the...
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Episode 40: BONUS Episode - Preliminary Final Preview with the ET Stand Podcast
Stormy Daniel joins Boldo and Franko from the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 'ET Stand Podcast' to talk through and preview the preliminary finals match between the Melbourne Storm and the Sharks. The boys look at the strengths, weaknesses and where the game could be won for both teams. Stormy Daniel...
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Episode 39: Storm need to find their best football now as the Fonua-Blake led Sharks set their watches to an ambush at AAMI Park
This is it. It all comes down to this. 80 minutes. No more tomorrow's. The time is now. Melbourne head into the preliminary final against a foe, a rival, they know all too well, 2016 Grand Final combatants in the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, who are the form team of the NRL, winning 8 from their...
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Episode 38: Undermanned Storm rediscover desire to qualify for the preliminary final, their 10th in 11 seasons
How does one measure success? Premierships right? Yes, but not its not the only metric. The ability to play finals, finish in the Top 4 and qualify for preliminary finals, which effectively positions a club with a chance of making a Grand Final should not be dismissed. If a sporting organisation…
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Episode 37: Injuries, suspension and defensive woes plague Storm's premiership aspirations on the eve of the Finals
Storm fans must feel like they're watching a car crash in slow motion unfold in front of their very eyes with Melbourne's recent fortnight, where form and performance has looked anything but a team who finished in the Top 2 and whom for 27 weeks have been premiership favourites. Stormy Daniel...
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Episode 36: 'Embarrasing' Storm performance ruined Bellyache's milestone game, with Melbourne doing everything they can NOT to feature in this year's Grand Final
What was supposed to be a night of celebration, well after the full-time siren, it was anything but after the Storm game up 40 unanswered points in the second half, leaving a subdued and somber dressing room and an embarrassed veteran coach to accept plaudits and presentation of the game ball by...
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Episode 35: Storm keep Bulldogs on a leash as attention turns to desperate Roosters team
A Top 4 showdown for a Top 2 finish between Melbourne and Canterbury-Bankstown. The Storm managed to overcome a determined Bulldogs side, who capitalised off a momentum shift through some ill discipline shown by Storm, handing the Bulldogs field position and possession, who were coming home…
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Episode 34: Harry Houdini produces a magic act to get Storm home against the resurgent reigning Premiers
Cometh the hour, cometh the magician. Harry Houdini pulled more than a rabbit (or should that be Panther) out the hot to get Storm a victory in Golden Point which Melbourne fans will remember for a long time to go. With a team still missing Hughes, Papenhuyzen, Howarth, Asofa-Solomona and…
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Episode 34: (PART 2) Harry Houdini produces a magic act to get Storm home against the resurgent reigning Premiers
Audio issues resolved. This is what should have been the end of the last Podcast episode. Preview of the Storm v Bulldogs clash. Strengths and weaknesses; where the game will be won and lost. Stormy Daniel believes it will be an arm wrestle with Melbourne winning by 6 in yet another ding, song...
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Episode 33: Defensive grit on display as Storm keep wounded Broncos try-less as Panthers challenge awaits
Stormy Daniel reviews the Round 23 victory over Brisbane. The Storm without question were at their defensive best against the Broncos on what was a gritty, grinding affair against Brisbane, who were coming off a 60 point destruction of Souths. Despite the Broncos suffering some in game adversity,...
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Episode 32: CEO Justin Rodski joins Stormcast for a club update
Friend of the podcast, Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski once again, made himself available to chat with Stormy Daniel, providing Storm fans and members with a general club update. Justin discusses the season so far and current standing in this year's premiership season, Coach Craig Bellamy going...
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Episode 31: Aerial exploits of high flying Coates gets Storm victory against a gritty Eels outfit
We've said it before and we'll say it again. Winning doesn't have to be pretty. Good teams find a way to win and off the boot of Munster to find a high flying Xavier Coates was their way to victory. A scrappy, error ridden, ill disciplined display kept the Eels to close for comfort. Stormy Daniel...
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BONUS Episode: 'When podcasts collide'. Eels-Storm preview with The Parra Cave Podcast with Host Troy Worner
A bonus episode with Troy Worner, host and owner of 'The Parra Cave Podcast' joints Stormy Daniel on Stormcast Podcast to preview the second leg of the Eels v Storm clash on Thursday night. Troy being an Eels tragic shares his thoughts on the Eels team list named to take on Melbourne Storm with...
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Episode 29: Gutsy Grant leads understrength Storm to victory
"Cometh the hour, cometh the man". When Melbourne needed a hero and someone to turn to in the face of adversity, captain Harry Grant stood up and delivered. Going into the Roosters clash with no Munster, no Papenhuyzen, no NAs, no MacDonald, Fa'alogo or Warbrick, then to lose Hughes to a shoulder...
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Episode 28: Diabolical display against Sea Eagles places Storm's Top 2 aspirations in jeopardy
Everything to play for and Storm dished up their worst showing in goodness knows how long, perhaps, ever. Error ridden, poor completions and 80 minutes of ill discipline gifted their arch rivals a rare victory at AAMI Park. Coach Bellamy could not hide his disappointment, saying as much in the...
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Episode 27: Six on the trot through the Origin period, now Storm set their sails for the business end of the season
Coach Craig Bellamy lamented the Storm's consistency or lack there of after Melbourne's loss to the Sharks in Round 11. Since that time, after sharpening their focus at training, addressing some short comings, the Storm have won six in-a-row and starting to show signs they're building towards…
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