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Feel the Thunder Podcast

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Five straight losses as Storm search for that winning...

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2026/04/21

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 it be fixed so Melbourne can experience that winning feeling once more. Along with a review of the Raiders loss, Stormy Daniel covers off on the pathways report, what's making Storm news, your listener

55:44

Bullied, bashed and out muscled. Storm slump to...

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2026/04/14

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 New Zealand team put that to bed with a dominant display over Melbourne, attacking with their defence, bashing the Storm, dishing out hits that can only be described as brutal. The Storm were devoid of

1:01:56

Defensive effort not system failure sees Storm tarred...

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2026/04/07

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 has been successful in winning the premiership after conceding 50 points in the regular season. But the main focus for a Storm team reeling from being smacked by the high flying Panthers is putting a stop to

56:11

Lack of mental resilience or defensive intent? What...

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2026/03/31

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 cents worth of why Melbourne have now given up two half-time leads, pointing to defensive system not being adhered to due to disruptions through injury affecting cohesion and connection. What's making Storm

1:11:11

Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski joins the podcast...

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2026/03/26

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 players and list management requirements moving forward, Head Coach Craig Bellamy re-committing for a further two seasons, Storm owners looking for capital injection to support pathways and centre of excellence

56:22

Suffering PTSD as Storm give up 14 point lead to the...

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2026/03/24

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 must've been thinking "I've seen this movie before". Coach Craig Bellamy was quite blunt and to the point that it was the lack of defensive application an resolve which disappointed him the most in the Storm's

54:04

Fa'alogo extinguishes the Dragons flame with...

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2026/03/17

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, being effective in both facets of the game. Stormy Daniel was there to get a first hand view at Fa'alogo's work in defence and walked away mighty with Fa'alogo's ability to organise the Storm's front line

1:04:34

Three certainties in life: Death, taxes and Storm...

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2026/03/10

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 their largest winning margain in all of their Round 1 victories, punishing the Eels 52-4 in an impressive display with an undermanned team, missing 7 of their who would be considered regular team members

46:27

New season, new challenge. A clean slate. Can this...

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2026/03/03

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 Sydney Rugby League club Mounties, the miraculous Round 1 record - is it under threat? Your listener questions and of course, the first official team list Tuesday for Season 2026. Hosted on Acast. See

33:13

Attention and focus turns to Round 1

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2026/02/24

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 and despite the lopsided scoreline, Stormy Daniel reads very little into Melbourne's showing in the pre-season challenge, as history shows that all effort, emphasis and focus is on preparing for a hard and

43:30

Glorified Trials not a precursor of form or prospects...

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2026/02/17

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 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team. Stormy Daniel addresses the latest revelations surrounding the ongoing Zac Lomax that has implicated friend of the podcast, Storm CEO Justin Rodski, reviews Round 2 of junior

54:11

The purple reign of Bellamy set to continue for a...

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2026/02/10

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 new emerging group of Melbourne Storm players, putting to bed media innuendo that 2026 would be Bellsa's last year before hanging up the clipboard. Not the case. Stormy Daniel will dissect the first Team list

56:57

2026 Season Preview - Will the Storm reign be...

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2026/01/23

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36:42

2025 Season Review - This was a tough carry

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2026/01/22

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 "Grand Finals are hard to make. They're even harder to win" meaning that whilst the team fell short of collecting the ultimate prize, all in all, it was a successful season. Storm fans need to acknowledge

45:40

Stormcast Podcast returns for Season 2026: Listener...

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2026/01/15

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 departures of Ryan Papenhuyzen and Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Storm's surprising pursuit of wayward Origin and Test star in Zac Lomax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:20:31

Episode 41: Storm go through to the 'Big Dance',...

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2025/10/01

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 club's 11th Grand Final appearance in 23 seasons. That's on average a staggering Grand Final appearance every 2 years. As the man himself often has said and reiterated it post game "Grand Finals are hard to

51:31

Episode 40: BONUS Episode - Preliminary Final Preview...

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2025/09/25

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 shares his thoughts and opinions on how this Storm team will fair up against a Sharks team who has hit form at the right end of the season and is choc full of momentum and confidence, against a team who has

1:00:26

Episode 39: Storm need to find their best football...

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2025/09/23

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 last 9 games, including their Week 1 and Week 2 Finals matches. The Sharks do not fear AAMI Park, not do they feat the Storm, having recently tasted success in Melbourne last season. 1 win a piece for both

38:40

Episode 38: Undermanned Storm rediscover desire to...

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2025/09/16

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 in any professional code, in either hemisphere was to make finals 22 seasons out of 23, qualify for 10 preliminary finals in 11 years, 18 in total in the entire 27 year history, including 11 Grand Finals,

1:07:32

Episode 37: Injuries, suspension and defensive woes...

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2025/09/09

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 reviews the pricey loss to the Broncos and what has gone wrong on the eve of the finals, with Melbourne's defence vanishing and injuries to star halfback Jahrome Hughes, fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion)

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