Brisbane have launched into field goal practice at training ahead of what they expect to be another NRL thriller in Melbourne on Thursday night.

Melbourne Storm are 2-0 and have more to laugh about with Billy Slater set to return for the home opener against Brisbane Broncos on Thursday night.

Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith has avoided a judiciary visit after the club's win over New Zealand Warriors on Friday night.

Melbourne Storm embraced the wet conditions in Auckland for a comfortable win.

Dale Finucane has knocked back more than $500,000 to recommit to Melbourne as the club moves to allay concerns Cooper Cronk wouldn't be playing on next season.

Melbourne Storm's forward pack know their form could be the difference between the side beating NZ Warriors in Auckland on Friday night or falling short.

Jesse Bromwich has made his career at Melbourne Storm and he won't be leaving anytime soon inking a three-year extension until the end of 2020 with a two-year option after that.

Craig Bellamy says he hasn't been told of any plans Cooper Cronk may have to retire at season's end but he couldn't guarantee the star would play out his contract,which runs until 2018.

Melbourne Storm's Ryley Jacks plans to make the five-eighth role his own this season after making his debut against Canterbury Bulldogs.

Melbourne Storm hope star forward Jesse Bromwich may only miss 2-3 weeks after dislocating his thumb in the club's opening round win over Canterbury Bulldogs on Friday night.

"Real news", Des? You don't beat Craig Bellamy and Melbourne in the opening round. Not now. Not ever. Probably not again.

There is a school of thought Melbourne Storm could be hit with some form of second-year syndrome in the 2017 NRL season.

Canterbury will need to end one of the NRL's most remarkable streaks if they are to get their 2017 campaign off to a winning start against Melbourne.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has called on the NRL to go further in cutting back "exotic" bets on games.

Even after 149 games, Will Chambers still likes to keep things light.

A decade ago Cooper Cronk helped a young Greg Inglis learn the five-eighth role for the Melbourne Storm.

Jesse Bromwich calls for lift from Storm's young forwards as NRL season begins.

Melbourne Storm veteran Billy Slater admits he won't be on the field for the opening rounds of the NRL season but his return is fast approaching.

Melbourne Storm's forward pack will be further stretched for the start of the NRL season with Tohu Harris out for 8-10 weeks.