"Craig Bellamy is staying private about his illness, the veteran Melbourne coach wanting the spotlight to remain on the Storm rather than his health. Bellamy fronted the media at AAMI Park ahead of the Storm's Sunday afternoon clash with Wests Tigers, with the side looking to stop a record-extending seven-match losing streak. Melbourne last week revealed the shock news the 66-year-old was battling an unspecified neurodegenerative disorder. When asked for specifics about the illness, Bellamy said details would remain private."
"At the end of the day, this is private to me, and footy's what you're here for, he told reporters. The Storm said Bellamy planned to see out this season, advised by specialists that his diagnosis wouldn't have an impact on his ability to coach the team in the immediate future. Starting his Melbourne career back in 2003, Bellamy was asked if he intended to coach next season, recently signing a new contract through to the end of 2028."
"I don't know yet, but I'm thinking about this week, he said. Bellamy said it hadn't changed his coaching duties so far. The master coach said he'd been flooded with messages from the rugby league and wider community since his ailment had been made public. One thing that I can't believe how many messages I've got, Bellamy said. I was surprised how much support I know a lot of people, but at the end of the day, the support's been unbelievable in that area."
"I really apologise, I haven't got back to any I don't think, I've been pretty busy with the footy but everyone who has sent me a message ... I really appreciate it and hopefully I'll get back to you soon. Bellamy was at the helm when the club went through the salary cap breach scandal in 2010 when Melbourne were stripped of two premierships and unable to play for competition points that season. With Eli Katoa and Tui Kamikamica both sidelined after brain surgery, the off-season departure of key players, his own diagnosis and their losing streak, has made it one of th"
Craig Bellamy is battling an unspecified neurodegenerative disorder but is keeping details private. He addressed the media before Melbourne’s match against the Wests Tigers, with the club aiming to end a seven-match losing streak. Specialists advised that the diagnosis would not affect his ability to coach in the immediate future, and the Storm said he planned to see out the season. Bellamy said he is thinking about the week rather than next season, despite signing a contract through the end of 2028. He described receiving many messages of support from rugby league and the wider community and said he appreciates them while staying busy with football.
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