freak eye issue<\/a> that meant he had to wear special goggles while playing.<\/p>\nHe made a remarkable return to the field last year and scored a stunning try in his first game back against Penrith, but his 2026 campaign was seriously hampered by a triceps injury. <\/p>\n
\u201cTo finish my NRL career at Melbourne Storm is something I\u2019m incredibly proud of,\u201d Seve said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere have been plenty of challenges along the way, but I\u2019ve been lucky enough to have some great people around me who have helped me through the tough times and made the good times even more special.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m grateful to everyone at Storm who has supported me throughout my time here and given me the opportunity to represent this club. Wearing the purple jersey has been a privilege and I\u2019ll always be proud to be a part of the Storm family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Director of football at the Storm, Frank Ponissi, paid tribute to the centre\u2019s resilience over the years. <\/p>\n
\u201cMaz is a much-loved and respected member of our club who demonstrates what it means to be a Melbourne Storm player through his hard work, resilience and respect for the jersey,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince arriving at our club, Maz has taken every challenge in his stride, overcoming several long-term injuries and working extremely hard to return to the field after each setback.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis determination to represent this club and be a valued member of our squad is a true testament to Maz\u2019s character.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club congratulates Maz on a terrific rugby league career and wishes him and his family the very best for his next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, flashy fullback Sua Fa\u2019alogo was crowned Storm\u2019s player of the year on Sunday night, finishing four votes clear of Stefano Utoikamanu.<\/p>\n
Fa\u2019alogo replaced Ryan Papenhuyzen in the No.1 jersey and made the position his own with 18 tries and some dazzling attacking performances.<\/p>\n
He was the biggest success story in an otherwise difficult season for the Storm who missed the finals for the first time since 2010.<\/p>\n
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