{"id":264879,"date":"2026-02-03T03:38:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/264879\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T03:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:38:07","slug":"nrl-daily-cameron-smith-to-replace-craig-bellamy-melbourne-storm-brisbane-broncos-cameron-munster-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/264879\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL Daily, Cameron Smith to replace Craig Bellamy, Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos, Cameron Munster retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mat Rogers has questioned if Cameron Smith joining the Broncos is a pathway to him taking over from Craig Bellamy as the Storm coach in the future. <\/p>\n<p>The legend of an NRL record 433 matches for the Storm sent shockwaves through the game when he joined the Broncos as an assistant under Michael Maguire in 2026. <\/p>\n<p>However, Rogers said on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sen.com.au\/news\/2026\/02\/02\/cam-smith-broncos-role-craig-bellamy-melbourne-storm-coach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">SEN radio<\/a>, that he believes it could be a short term arrangement with the end goal of being Bellamy\u2019s successor at the Storm. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/poster-fallback.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WHAT&#8217;S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the 2026 NRL Pre-season series plus the All-Star matches LIVE and ad-break free during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | <a href=\"https:\/\/kayosports.com.au\/profile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was really shocked to be honest, it\u2019s a great get for the Broncos but I\u2019m shocked Melbourne don\u2019t have him working for them,\u201d Rogers said on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sen.com.au\/news\/2026\/02\/02\/cam-smith-broncos-role-craig-bellamy-melbourne-storm-coach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">SEN Radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like the fact Cam is back in the game at the highest level but I\u2019m reading it like Madge and Bellyache are good mates, Madge worked for Bellyache.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCam lives here, is he working for the Broncos to prepare himself to take over as the head coach of the Melbourne Storm?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think Melbourne need someone internal, someone that has been there and that understands the system. Bellyache has been there 20 years, he has set a standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaybe I am wrong, but I think that could be it. He would be a great head coach. He is so controlled, he was never flustered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n<p>LADDER BUBBLE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/nrl\/nrl-premiership\/nrl-2026-ladder-bubble-who-could-drop-out-of-the-eight-who-could-improve-into-the-eight-fox-sports-lab-raiders-eels-tigers-dolphins-analysis-news\/news-story\/92bac9d105c8108df7f142956fafda81\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Raiders\u2019 horror top-eight habit exposed; Eels head finals-bound trio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CRAWLS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/nrl\/nrl-premiership\/teams\/nrl-2026-mitchell-moses-and-jonah-pezet-strike-up-close-bond-for-eel-latrell-mitchell-injury-fears-future-of-nrl-all-stars-paul-crawley-column-opinion\/news-story\/2ec0ca530497c81c1afa3040ac318b7c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Moses move that puts rivals on alert; awkward issue no one will talk about<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LUAI Q AND A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/nrl\/nrl-premiership\/nrl-2026-jarome-luai-opens-up-on-wests-tigers-move-in-exclusive-interview-benji-marshall-relationship\/news-story\/347758a67d01735d817375964ea26afd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Star\u2019s shock revelation from Tigers teammate&#8230; and Benji \u2018eye-opener\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Could Cameron Smith replace Craig Bellamy.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>While Smith\u2019s role with the Broncos is unclear, he worked with the players at a recent training camp in Toowoomba and he would be the ideal man to teach the next wave of Broncos hookers coming through the ranks. <\/p>\n<p>It is expected Smith will be working with the Broncos\u2019 emerging talent and his wealth of experience in the NRL would be ideal to youngsters learning their trade as professional sportsmen. <\/p>\n<p>Maguire was full of praise for the impact that Smith has had on the players so far and looked forward to what he can bring to the Broncos in the future. <\/p>\n<p>Michael Maguire has praised Cameron Smith\u2019s influence.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI won\u2019t lie &#8211; I did do a double take when I saw him in the gear,\u201d Maguire told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sen.com.au\/news\/2026\/02\/02\/cam-smith-broncos-role-craig-bellamy-melbourne-storm-coach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">SEN radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it\u2019s great to have someone of his stature and all his experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe will work with our leaders, me and the coaching staff and he chimes in where he can. He talks to the players about their game, but it&#8217;s a broad role, we\u2019re not painting him into one specific area because of the nature of the way he gets around people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Get all the latest news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports NRL Sportmail. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/newsletter-sign-up?utm_source=NRLArticle&amp;utm_medium=TextLink&amp;utm_campaign=signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up now!!! <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pezet backs one year Eels deal | 01:36<\/p>\n<p>MUNSTER DROPS HINT ON PLAYING FUTURE<\/p>\n<p>Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster has dropped a major hint on when he plans to retire as he nears the final stages of his playing career.<\/p>\n<p>Recently turning down the Perth Bears to remain in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2027 season, the Queensland Maroons skipper is still one of the NRL\u2019s best playmakers.<\/p>\n<p>However, he has revealed that he may only have \u201ctwo or three\u201d years left in the tank as he turns 32 years of age later this year.<\/p>\n<p>Likely to hang up the boots at the end of his current deal, he would need to sign another contract if he decides to play beyond that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m 32 this year,\u201d Munster said on The Today Show. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHopefully two or three more years (left in my body).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t wanna be playing until 36 and getting wheeled out. You may as well leave when you can and retire on your own terms.<\/p>\n<p>Cameron Munster has dropped a hint on retirement.Source: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of athletes have had the chance of not being able to do that because of injuries. I want to be able to retire on my own terms &#8211; two or three years is probably realistic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aiming to return to the Grand Final for the third consecutive season, the Storm will need to rely heavily on the younger member of their squad as they will be without start trio Eli Katoa, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Ryan Papenhuyzen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLosing Paps [Ryan Papenhuyzen] and Nelson [Asofa-Solomona] and then it\u2019s unfortunate with Eli\u2019s [Katoa] condition, we\u2019ve lost a little bit of experience there,\u201d Munster added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese young boys that are coming through has been pretty special \u2026 there\u2019s some hungry blokes in our squad pushing for spots. 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