Craig Bellamy

[krissy]

Melbourne Storm wishes to provide an update regarding the health of senior coach Craig Bellamy.

Over recent weeks, in consultation with specialists, Craig has undergone a series of medical tests and has since been diagnosed with a form of Neurodegenerative Disorder.

He is receiving the best possible medical treatment and has been advised by specialists that his diagnosis will not have an impact on his ability to coach the team in the immediate future.
Chairman Matt Tripp said: "Despite our recent results, I firmly believe Craig is still coaching at an elite level and I have no doubt he is the right person to drive the Club forward. Craig has the full support of the board, players, coaches, and staff to continue leading the Club as he has done for the last 24 seasons.”

Given the private nature of the diagnosis, Craig and the Club will make no further comment on the matter.

 

[hammertime]

Really not great to hear. Poor bloke. Nothing in that category is minor.

 

[Moh]

Really sad news, best wishes to him as he battles it. I'm no doctor but I'd urge him to step away.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Sad stuff. My first thought was to wonder if that’s why the Storm are where they are at, currently. Is he having issues communicating?

 

[Adam Doobie]

Sad stuff. My first thought was to wonder if that’s why the Storm are struggling. Has he been missing a beat communication wise.

In a lot of the games where they've been beaten handily, they cut the camera to him and he looks defeated. Reminded me of Madge in his last few games for us, like he was out of answers. I'm sure he's told them plenty of times that their low effort plays are what's killing them, but the message isn't getting through to the playing group.

I liked his most recent press conference where he took all the blame and Harry Grant stuck up for him.

 

[hank37w]

Very sad, may very well have gone one season to many.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

That is quite serious.

 

[TYGA]

Terrible news. Life is more important he has to take it easy.

 

[krissy]

Hearing news of someone going through a diagnosis like that makes football results feel so insignificant.

 

[Spacecub]

Bellyache has nothing more to prove in our game, it's time he steps away for a while his health is more important im sure all us tigers wish him all the best

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

think melbourne lift and beat dolphins this week $2.30 looks good,
dolphins have been told perth, nz the back to Redcliffe

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

I'm no Dr but this is a summary of the main types of disorders. Sadly, none have a positive outcome. Prayers for CB.

Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable, progressive conditions—such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s—that cause neurons in the brain or peripheral nervous system to die, leading to cognitive decline (memory loss, dementia) or movement impairment. They are characterized by protein aggregation, inflammation, and damaged nerve cell function. The greatest risk factor is age, though genetics and environmental factors play significant roles.
from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Common Types of Neurodegenerative Disorders

• Alzheimer’s Disease: The most common form, causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and behaviour changes.
• Parkinson’s Disease: Affects movement, resulting in tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A rapidly progressing disease damaging motor neurons, affecting muscle control.
• Huntington’s Disease: A genetic disorder causing involuntary movements and cognitive decline.