A new Stan Original Documentary, Revealed – Craig Bellamy: Inside the Storm, will premiere on March 9, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Melbourne Storm and their legendary coach, Craig Bellamy. The feature-length documentary was filmed throughout the 2024 NRL season.
Here’s the Lowdown: The documentary provides unprecedented access to the Melbourne Storm’s inner workings and offers insights into Bellamy’s coaching methods. It features interviews with Bellamy himself, as well as other sporting figures like Ange Postecoglu, Craig McRae, and Andrew Johns. Storm players Cameron Munster and Harry Grant are also featured. The documentary makers had access to over 900 hours of film.
What This Means Now: Rugby League fans get a rare opportunity to see a different side of Craig Bellamy, beyond the intense figure often seen during games. The documentary not only explores his coaching strategies but also gives access to aspects of his personal life.
The Bigger Picture: Bellamy is one of the most successful coaches in NRL history, with five Grand Final wins and seven Dally M Coach of the Year awards. The documentary seeks to explain how he has consistently achieved success and developed players. The production, created by Whooshka Media, received major investment from Stan and support from VicScreen. The documentary is a significant addition to Stan’s growing library of original sports content.