Feel The Thunder Podcast

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 Achilles tendon, Melbourne did not lose any admirers to be in the contest for close to the entire 80 minutes. Stormy Daniel reviews the tremendous effort and showing by an understrength Storm outfit who almost did the impossible to cause what would’ve been an upset for the ages; as well as covering off on the pathways report, what’s making Storm news, your listener questions and team list Tuesday. Who’s in, who’s out, who’s available is more the question as the Storm hit the road back to Sydney to take on a desperate Rabbitohs team, needing to win to maintain their position inside the Top 8.

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. Stormy Daniel reviews the 22-18 win over the Titans, with the win proving to be important for both their finals aspirations but also, proving to themselves they can win the tight games. Good teams are never beaten. Stormy Daniel covers off on Pathways results, all the Storm news - including a prospective $160 million sale of the franchise to a consortium in Hong Kong, your listener questions and team list Tuesday. Who’s in? Who’s out for Melbourne as they overcome a five-day turnaround to take on a tough Eastern Suburbs outfit who will have something to crow about after Storm dusted the Roosters back in Round 13. Can Melbourne overcome adversity to extend their dominance over the Chooks?

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 Storm news, your listener questions and team list Tuesday; Who's in? Who's out? Who's backing up for Storm's must win clash with the Titans, in order to keep their finals aspirations alive.

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. Although down 16 nil after 20 minutes, it was looking rather bleak, before cometh the hour, cometh Houdini, the injection of one Harry Grant, who started from the bench, flipped the script and changed the game for Melbourne, who ran riot, racking up 42 points against a Raiders team who were desperate to keep their finals chances alive with a win. Stormy Daniel reviews the victory over the Green Machine, covers off on the Pathways results, all the Storm news, your listener questions and team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out for Melbourne's clash with arch rivals Manly, in another instalment of the 'Battle of Brookvale'. Ps. It's Beanie for Brain Cancer Round. Make sure you get your beanies and support a worthwhile cause.

"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 defensively, specifically on the edges which were being targeted early on during the Storm's recording seven-game losing streak. Stormy Daniel reviews the win over the Knights, covers off on all the Storm news from the past week, your listener questions and team list Tuesday. Who's in? Who's out? Who will back up from Origin as Melbourne look to continue their winning ways against a desperate Canberra side

"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 Melbourne Storm team, repelling and stopping a stacked Roosters team who have the capacity to blow teams away with their attacking strike. Stormy Daniel reviews the Round 13 clash against the boys from Bondi, covers off on the pathways results, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and team list Tuesday - who's in and who's out for the Friday night showdown with the resurgent Newcastle Knights are flying under the coaching of their new mentor in Justin Holbrook. Stormy Daniel will discuss where he thinks the game can be won for Melbourne.

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 outs which have become all too common in Season 2026, which no doubt is driving the coaching staff mad as to why these performances continue to occur. Stormy Daniel covers off on pathways results, what's making Storm news, including the news that Melbourne will be featuring in the NRL's fourth instalment of Las Vegas, kicking off their 2027 campaign against Wests in Sin City. Your listener questions along with team list Tuesday - who has been named to take on the Sydney Roosters? Will the Storm's Origin contingent back up? They will need to if able, to overcome a strong Roosters outfit who are flying.

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 you have experienced players in key positions who have done the repetitions and have a connection with the players on their outside as a unit. Stormy Daniel delves into why Melbourne's defence has improved over the past fortnight, with a untidy 34-8 win over the Eels at Magic Round. Pathways report, what's making Storm news, your listener questions and team list Tuesday - who's in? who's out? Who will be stepping up in the absence of Storm's Origin contingent, as Storm aim to make it three wins on the trot against a desperate Bulldogs team.

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 enthusiam, helped by winning the ruck which gave their creative spine players to do what they do best when the Storm have momentum, run. And run they did, with all members of the spine getting on the try scorers sheet. Stormy Daniel reviews the big win over Wests, gives a pathways update and injury update and touches on Craig Bellamy's health battle and how it will not deter him or stop him coaching despite others outside the Storm suggesting he won't. Your listener questions and team list Tuesday - who's in, who's out for a Magic Round clash with the Eels.