Tag: Melbourne Storm
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Eli Katoa to Miss 2026 NRL Season Following Brain Surgery
Key Update: Eli Katoa to Sit Out 2026 NRL Season The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that Eli Katoa will take a hiatus from professional rugby league during the 2026 NRL season as he continues his recovery from brain surgery. The back-row forward, who recently faced a run of head injuries while representing Tonga, underwent crucial…
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Eli Katoa to miss 2026 NRL season after brain surgery
Storm and Tonga star faces long road to recovery Melbourne Storm back-rower Eli Katoa has been ruled out of the 2026 NRL season as he continues the slow and careful recovery from brain surgery performed after a series of head knocks during international duty with Tonga. The season-ending medical intervention underscores the heightened attention on…
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Eli Katoa to Miss 2026 NRL Season After Brain Surgery
Overview: A Career Interrupted by Head Injuries The rugby league world has been shaken by the news that Melbourne Storm forward Eli Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season as he recovers from brain surgery following repeated head knocks. The talented back rower endured a tough run of head injuries while representing Tonga last season,…
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Munster’s Future: Can the Perth Bears Secure Cameron Munster and Redefine NRL Sparks?
Rising speculation surrounds Cameron Munster and the Perth Bears The rugby league world is buzzing with talk that Cameron Munster could be lured away from his long-time base with the Melbourne Storm to join the Perth Bears. While the Bears have identified Munster as their marquee recruitment target, the reality on the ground is more…
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Munster’s Future With Bears: What It Could Mean for the Perth Club
Introduction: A High-Profile Target for the Perth Bears The Perth Bears have identified Cameron Munster as their marquee recruitment target as they plot a bold new era in the NRL. While the Queensland and Melbourne Storm superstar is widely regarded as one of the league’s most influential playmakers, his future is complex and far from…
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Munster’s Future Shaped by Bears Ambition: Perth Looks to Land a Storm Star
Introduction: A High-Profile Target for the Perth Bears In a move that could redefine regional rugby league ambitions, the Perth Bears have identified Queensland and Melbourne Storm superstar Cameron Munster as their biggest recruitment target. The chatter around Munster’s next destination has stirred excitement across the NRL and WA rugby league fans alike, but the…
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Storm Clear Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s Salary Cap Impact as Front-Rower Goes Free
Storm grants Nelson Asofa-Solomona an immediate release, freeing cap space The Melbourne Storm have granted Nelson Asofa-Solomona an immediate release from the final two years of his NRL contract, a move that unlocks significant salary-cap room for the club. The decision comes after the powerful front-rower requested to leave in pursuit of new opportunities, a…
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Nelson Asofa-Solomona Release Shifts Storm Cap Space
Storm grant Nelson Asofa-Solomona release, freeing cap space The Melbourne Storm have agreed to release Nelson Asofa-Solomona from the final two years of his contract, effectively removing his salary from the club’s cap and allowing the forward to pursue other opportunities. The 29-year-old New Zealand international has been a cornerstone of the Storm pack since…
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Asofa-Solomona exits Storm as cap relief reshapes NRL
Breaking news shake: Storm release Nelson Asofa-Solomona The Melbourne Storm have reportedly decided to release enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona from the final two years of his contract, a move that dramatically alters the club’s salary cap outlook ahead of the 2026 season. The decision, described by Code Sports as a departure that unlocks significant cap space,…
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Breaking: Asofa-Solomona leaves Storm, frees cap space for 2026
Breaking news: Asofa-Solomona leaves the Storm, unlocking cap space The Melbourne Storm have reportedly released Nelson Asofa-Solomona from the final two years of his contract, a move that opens substantial salary cap relief as the club navigates a crowded market and looming renewals. The prop, who has spent more than a decade with the Storm’s…