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Slater Hints at Melbourne Storm Coaching Role
17 Aug
Summary
- Billy Slater, recently retired from State of Origin coaching, commented on future roles.
- He expressed he doesn't see himself as an NRL coach but won't rule out the Storm.
- The Melbourne Storm have expressed interest in Slater beyond his current role.
Billy Slater, who recently concluded his tenure as the Queensland State of Origin coach, has shared his thoughts on potentially coaching the Melbourne Storm. He stated that while he doesn't see himself as an NRL coach at this moment, preferring his role with Channel Nine, he is not entirely ruling out the possibility.
Slater acknowledged the significant role the Storm has played in his life. He noted that Craig Bellamy's final year as coach is set for 2027, but reiterated his current disinterest in a coaching position. The Melbourne Storm has previously indicated a keen interest in having their club legend take on a coaching role should he become available.
Storm CEO Justin Rodski recently commented on Slater's current part-time specialist coaching role, which is expected to continue through 2027. Rodski mentioned that while no discussions about future roles have occurred yet, the club would be open to discussing possibilities with Slater after 2027, given his respected status.
