Gobbs reviews the Round 2 victory over the Wahs and 'that try' by Storm winger Xavier Coates. Bellyache's praise for his star winger, whilst covering off on all the Storm news from the week that was including the ludicrous decision by the NRL's Match Review Committee for citing and slapping Jahrome Hughes with a Grade 1 Contrary Conduct Charge for his contact with Referee Chris Butler; the latest injury update on Munster, NAS and Fa'alogo - dispelling the innuendo around Asofa-Solomona being on the outer, a feeder team update, listener questions and a Round 3 preview. Tune in 🎧

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Gobbs is back with his Round 1 summation, most notably, the defensive effort that was on show against the 3-time reigning Premiers in the Panthers, keeping Coach Craig Bellamy's incredible Round 1 winning streak in tact. A remarkable 22 wins. An injury update on Cameron Munster's troublesome groin injury, team list Tuesday, who's in, who's out for Storm's Round 2 clash with the WAHS and will Storm be heading to Vegas in 2025? Chairman Matt Tripp says the Storm are open to participating in the United States venture.

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Storncast with Gobbs returns for 2024. Gobbs touches on a 2023 Season review, looks at gains and losses for 2024 and what that means for the list this season, whilst covering off in all Storm news, including breaking down Storm's Round 1 team list for their clash with reigning Premiers, the Penrith Panthers this Friday night at AAMI Park.

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Gobbs reviews the last grasp semi-final win over the Sydney Roosters, with the Storm getting home courtesy of a Munster cross-field kick for a leaping Will Warbrick to send Melbourne into their 8th Preliminary Final in 9 years. Remarkable achievement for this franchise that has made a habit of going deep into September. Gobbs also previews the Preliminary Final against their 2020 combatants in two-time reigning Premiers, the Panthers, giving his thoughts and opinions on how the Storm can overcome the Penrith juggernaut, whom many believe already have one hand on the Provan-Summons Trophy. Gobbs touches on Storm news and answers you, the listener, your questions.

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On this episode Gobbs reviews the disappointing Week 1 finals loss to the Broncos, who overcame a 14-game losing hoodoo to record their first win over the Storm since 2016 and first win since 2009 at Suncorp. The performance was below par, with the Storm completely outplayed and dominated by a rampaging and damaging Broncos side. Storm return to AAMI Park for a Week 2 Elimination Final against the Sydney Roosters who have momentum. Gobbs looks at the game and threat of the Roosters side in what looms to be a danger game and a contest of the ages between these two modern day rivals.

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Gobbs reviews the final round of the regular competition against the Broncos, who as fate would have it, will be Melbourne's Week 1 opponent in the 2023 NRL Finals series, this time with a full compliment of players for both the Broncos and the Storm. Gobbs analyses both team lists and breaks down the danger men for the Broncos and how nullifying their threats will hopefully lead to a Storm victory. Gobbs also covers off on the what's made news, including Justin Olam's honesty and frank admission of his dropping and a feeder club report.

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On this epsiode of Stormcast, Gobbs reviews the Storm's Round 26 clash with the Titans, the return of Papi and securing a top 4 berth. Gobbs also previews Round 27, the final round of the Telstra Premiership season proper, which has seen Melbourne rest a whole host of stars and giving other squad members an opportunity to impress including a potential couple of debutants who have been biding their time in Reserve Grade. Gobbs discusses the merits of resting playings and why the Storm are in the position to do so, looking ahead at a much bigger prize with finals on the horizon. Gobbs also answers listener questions.

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On this episode of the Stormcast podcast, Gobbs reviews the fright that the nuisance value Dragons gave the Storm, with the Titans expected to do much of the same. With the Gold Coast side's season over, the Titans will be playing with a certain gay abandon, throwing caution to the wind and will be out to unsettle Melbourne. Storm will need to be on defensively as the Titans have plenty of points in them and will not be afraid to chance their arm and play instinctive, 'eyes up' football. Gobbs also covers off on what's making news, with the major item of the return of one Ryan Papenhuyzen. Including the lower grades and feeder teams all securing a place in the finals of the Jersey Flegg and Hostplus Cup competitions respectively.

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Gobbs returns from Melbourne, after attending the Storm's comprehensive victory over the Raiders and reviews the Round 24 performance. Gobbs also previews the upcoming clash with the Dragons who will be out to provide nuisance value and upset the Storm, with Melbourne looking to remain entrenched in the Top 4. Not a straight forward game and Storm will need to be focused. Gobbs also answers podcast listener questions and covers off on what's making news, including Big NAS looking at a boxing bout at seasons end and did Paps let the cat out of the bag when he is due to return? Tune in and find out.

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Gobbs reviews the Round 23 performance against the Premiership favourites in the Panthers, which showed the Storm where they are at and how far off the pace they are when it comes to this year's title race. Gobbs also previews the Storm's upcoming clash with their bogey side, the Raiders, who have won their last five games at AAMI Park, and five from their last six games against the Storm. Canberra enjoy getting up for this game and do not fear the Storm, possessing a style of play that unsettles Melbourne. Gobbs also covers off on news and answers listener questions as the Storm look ahead to solidifying a Top 4 spot in their return to AAMI Park for Members Appreciation Round.

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