LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a stroke of good fortune for the Melbourne Storm amidst their early-season injury troubles, crafty playmaker Cameron Munster is set to make his NRL comeback within the next fortnight.
Alongside Munster, powerhouse Nelson Asofa-Solomona is also expected to return, providing a significant boost for the team.
Both Munster, dealing with a pesky groin injury, and Asofa-Solomona, nursing a hamstring issue, have been sidelined for the Storm's first two games of the season.
Despite their absence, the Storm managed to keep the defending champions Penrith scoreless in round one and secured a thrilling victory over the Warriors in round two.
With a trip to Newcastle looming this week, Melbourne will have to soldier on without Munster and Asofa-Solomona, but the duo is anticipated to rejoin the lineup after the bye in round 4.
Storm's seasoned coach Craig Bellamy remains positive about the team's prospects, especially with the impending return of Munster and Asofa-Solomona.
According to Storm football manager Frank Ponissi, both players are on track to come back against the Broncos, with Asofa-Solomona potentially getting some game time in the State Cup this week.
Ponissi expressed optimism about Munster's progress, stating, "Cameron is edging closer, and with the upcoming bye, we're hopeful he'll be back for that Broncos clash." As for Asofa-Solomona, the club is keen on giving him valuable minutes with their feeder teams before his return to the top-flight action.