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Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has thanked the league community for supporting him during his \u201cprivate\u201d health battle, but declined to speculate whether he will continue in the role next year.<\/p>\n

Bellamy fronted the media for the first time on Saturday at AAMI Park since being diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder last month. While he was open about the Storm\u2019s struggles – they are on a seven-game losing streak ahead of Sunday\u2019s clash with Wests Tigers – he was more guarded about the details of his health condition.<\/p>\n

\"MelbourneMelbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy on Saturday.AAP<\/p>\n

However, the legendary mentor took the opportunity to thank everyone who had reached out with their support.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the one thing that I can\u2019t believe, how many messages I\u2019ve got,\u201d Bellamy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d probably say that I really apologise, I haven\u2019t got back to any, I don\u2019t think, I\u2019ve been pretty busy with the footy.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut everyone that has sent me a message, I don\u2019t know how many there\u2019s, but I really appreciate it and hopefully I\u2019ll get back to you soon \u2026 I know a lot of people, I feel whatever I suppose, but at the end of the day, the support\u2019s been unbelievable in that area.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked if he was in a position to provide an update about his health, Bellamy said: \u201cNo, we\u2019re here about footy \u2026 At the end of the day, this is private to me. Footy\u2019s what you\u2019re here to talk about, OK?\u201d<\/p>\n

Bellamy in February signed a contract extension through to the end of 2028. Pressed on whether he would coach on next year, he replied: \u201cI don\u2019t know, I\u2019m thinking about this week.\u201d<\/p>\n

It has been an emotional period for the Storm due to the departure of several stalwarts, as well as health concerns for several favourite figures. Bellamy\u2019s situation aside, the club has had to deal with the exit of Ryan Papenhuyzen and Nelson Asofa-Solomona, the unavailability of the injured Xavier Coates, Eli Katoa\u2019s brain bleed and a stroke that floored forward Tui Kamikamica.<\/p>\n

Bellamy said those setbacks had put the Storm\u2019s losing run into perspective.<\/p>\n

\"StormStorm head coach Craig Bellamy faced the media on Saturday.AAP<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, we\u2019ve always had the mentality about footy [that it] is family first, footy second, and then your other interests a fair way behind that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve always put family first and footy second.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Storm star Cameron Munster recently revealed he had contemplated retirement after a poor patch of personal form. Bellamy wouldn\u2019t buy into whether Munster should retain the Maroons No.6 jersey.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, when we\u2019ve had as many losses as we\u2019ve had, I think it\u2019s important that we all question ourselves – are we doing our job the best we can?\u201d Bellamy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing I like about Munster is his honesty and like I say I\u2019m sure he\u2019s [questioning] his role and if he\u2019s been doing it the best you can.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think all of us have been doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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