Billy Slater has shied away from the prospect of making a State of Origin return on the wing to accommodate Darius Boyd at fullback, who he said was subjected to "unwarranted" speculation about his own position over the Queensland No.1 debate.
Melbourne have laughed off Shane Flanagan's latest attempt to undermine their performance, admitting they weren't surprised by yet another post-match criticism of their tactics from the Cronulla coach.
Sharks coach Shane Flanagan said he wishes he had "a couple of Cameron Smiths", joking the influential Storm skipper doubled as a "referee" during Melbourne's nailbiting win over the premiers in the grand final replay.
Billy Slater Queensland's No.1? If he is, Kevin Walters should eat his hat. That's Cameron Smith. But there's no doubt Slater will get his chance now after coming up with the match-winning play to topple premiers Cronulla.
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Cooper Cronk is out of the Storm side to face Cronulla Sharks on Thursday night but Cameron Smith will return.
Melbourne Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr says he has no doubt captain Cameron Smith will suit up against Cronulla Sharks on Thursday night.
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is hopeful captain Cameron Smith will be fit to face premiers Cronulla Sharks in Sydney on Thursday night.
Billy Slater isn't bitter about his State of Origin selection and he believes Maroons coach Kevin Walters can't go wrong with whoever he selects at fullback.
Billy Slater inspired the Storm to a comfortable win over Newcastle Knights at AAMI Park on Friday night.
Will Chambers can thank the sharp minds in the Melbourne Storm's football department for giving him the chance to avoid suspension and face Newcastle Knights at AAMI Park on Friday night.
A treacherous 10 days await the Melbourne Storm and their State of Origin stars entering game one of the series in Brisbane on Wednesday night.
Melbourne withstood a South Sydney second-half onslaught to reclaim top spot on the NRL ladder.
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Tohu Harris is back and he has a lot to make up for after injury robbed him of much of his NRL season.
Melbourne Storm have their thoughts with a past star and could debut a future one as they prepare to face the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Sunday.
Sisa Waqa could make a surprise return for Melbourne Storm this season.
Sam Kasiano met with Craig Bellamy in Melbourne this week as the Canterbury prop edges closer to taking up a four-year deal with the Storm.
Melbourne Storm lock Dale Finucane fears his own form could cost him any chance at a NSW call-up for the State of Origin series.
Melbourne scored 36 points but it wasn't enough to hold out the Titans, who stole it at the death in a breathtaking start to the double-header at Suncorp Stadium.
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