LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Craig Bellamy displayed visible frustration during and after the Melbourne Storm's 24-16 victory over South Sydney on Friday night.
Although the Storm retained their second position on the NRL ladder, the performance was lackluster, particularly following a heavy loss to the Dolphins (42-22) the previous week.
Against a Rabbitohs team plagued by injuries, the Storm managed only a narrow lead of 12-10 at halftime.
Their match statistics were concerning, with 14 errors and six penalties, leading to a completion rate of just 79%.
Bellamy's frustration was clear as he stood up and walked away from his chair multiple times throughout the match.
His reaction after the win was particularly telling.
While injured captain Harry Grant and the assistant coaches celebrated, Bellamy remained isolated, displaying a sour expression.
Phil Gould commented on the scene, noting, "While the coaches are up congratulating one another, Craig Bellamy is having nothing to do with that." This highlights Bellamy's dissatisfaction with the team's performance despite the victory, reflecting his high standards and expectations for his squad.