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The Storm have been rocked by a series of recent dramas involving several key players and farewelled more stars for the fourth year in a row but can still lay claim to being one of the premiership favourites.

Storm superstar Cameron Munster has admitted to losing $50,000 in one day due to his gambling addiction. Munster recently returned to pre-season training looking healthier than ever after a stint in a Brisbane rehabilitation clinic to work on his issues with gambling and binge drinking.

Melbourne Storm football boss Frank Ponissi has broken his silence on Brandon Smith’s “disappointing” podcast interview and has called out the star’s “puzzling” comments around the club’s supposed drinking culture.

Melbourne Storm’s dynasty could be on the brink of collapse, according to club great Brett Kimmorley. The Storm have enjoyed unparalleled success in the NRL over the past decade but their turbulent off-season threatens to derail the powerhouse club.

Smith, who has reportedly toured the Roosters, Titans and Dolphins club facilities, added on the podcast that the Eels, Panthers and Tigers had also attempted to sign him. But the Panthers shut down that claim on Tuesday night,

Roosters young gun Sam Verrills could be squeezed out of Bondi if the Storm decide part ways with Brandon Smith immediately. Meanwhile, an ex-NRL playmaker could return to the league after a six-year hiatus and Brailey has re-signed with the Sharks in a huge boost for the Cronulla side.

The fallout from Brandon Smith’s explosive podcast appearance continues to rain down, with the Penrith Panthers the latest to hit back at the superstar hooker’s comments. Smith, 25, landed in hot water this week after his “highly disrespectful” 56-minute interview on the YKTR Sports podcast,

The last thing Melbourne should do is punt Brandon Smith a year out from the end of his contract. That would be playing into the hands of the Kiwi forward and his agent. Smith is yet to officially confirm it but he’s all but certain to be a Sydney Rooster …

Brandon Smith will reportedly announce in the next 48 hours he’s joining the Roosters and the Storm star could be angling for an immediate release. Smith met with the Roosters on Friday and was blown away by their “slick presentation” and what coach Trent Robinson had to offer.

Brandon Smith could find himself kicked to the kerb by the Melbourne Storm as his appearance on the YKTR Sports podcast has reportedly caused a stir at Storm HQ.