LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Craig Bellamy, the mastermind behind the Melbourne Storm's success, has revealed his game plan to rest players in the remaining weeks of the season, hinting at a strategic move to maintain their dominance on the leaderboard.
After securing the minor premiership with a commanding victory over the Dolphins in Round 25 and the Penrith Panthers' unexpected stumble against the Canberra Raiders, Bellamy's boys find themselves comfortably leading the pack by a solid six points with only two matches left to play.
Upcoming showdowns against the North Queensland Cowboys and their own shadows give them the luxury of rotating the squad to keep their key players fresh and ready for the finals, a tactic they successfully employed last year.
"We'll definitely be giving some of the lads a breather this week," Bellamy confirmed to News Corp, signaling the start of their strategic resting period in the final stretch of the season.
Time will tell if this strategy will pay off and keep the Storm brewing with unstoppable force as they charge towards the ultimate prize.