Nicely said

[superstar5677]

Here's Craig Bellamy's take on the leaving of players yesterday. I cried when I read it 
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/g ... 5903678440

[Storm Spirit]

Yeah...as much as we as Members and supporters hurt...it is trivial compared to what Craig and Stephen Kearney must be feeling.

I think we Melbourne Storm people (as a gross generalisation) have a real Victorian attitude to retaining "our" players especially if we have had any exposure to AFL where it is next to impossible to leave a club due to the vageries of the Draft system.

I know myself as a Collingwood supporter, that i can be sure that any kid who comes in as an 18 yo and is any good...will more than LIKELY still be in a Collingwood jumper when they are 30.

As a Storm Member it is gut wrenching to lose players who we have identified, nurtured and cherished their talent....only to see them go on to careers with other NRL clubs (or o/s).

I know that it is just the "NRL way" and all clubs experience the same...but there is actually a lot to be said for having a Drafting system given that it would allow more scope for players to be retained for the whole of their careers as one club players.

[CooperCronk]

Craig has been our pillar of strength throughout this whole wretched drama.  He must be absolutely drained at the moment as well as all the rest of the coaching staff.  A great guy and a great coach and we all love him to bits.

I agree with what Storm Spirit had to say, even though I am not an afl fan, but I really admire they way the afl run their code.  Craig said the same thing on the Storm Hour last night, hinting that the NRL could learn a lot from them.

[steaming stormer]

The positive for me in that article is the last line... there will be no more team meetings like that one.  The player drain is over!!!

[tugga]

The club will remain strong as long as Bellamy is in charge. I remain vindicated that the two most important signings we ever made as a club was to appoint him and reappoint him.

[Bourbon Rat]

The club will remain strong as long as Bellamy is in charge. I remain vindicated that the two most important signings we ever made as a club was to appoint him and reappoint him.

Now THAT was 'Nicely said '