Craig Bellamy opens up on career | Matty Johns | Face-to-Face | Fox League

Storm coach Craig Bellamy opens up to Matty Johns on Face-to-Face about his incredible career, and what it was like to learn from the best in Wayne Bennett.
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[@swingham4020]

Its great to see a different side of Bellamy, than the one he is portrayed as in the media. Thanks for a great insightful interview Matty

[@Salesiable]

I have so much respect for Craig Bellamy for what he has accomplished for the last 20 years as Melbourne Storm Coach

[@ethandesilru230]

Agree.

[@ethandesilru230]

@J G good on ya

[@nathanclearyschin7100]

@J G there are only 195 countries you clown 🤡😂

[@grantmccarthy3547]

@@nathanclearyschin7100 that was his joke champ

[@seqouiahill8043]

@J G Shut Up Please

[@benoh8321]

truly the GOAT coach, Bennett being a close second ofc but the way Bellamy has been able to keep reinventing his teams over the years after losing the big three is incredible

[@WHA24]

He’s never proved him self away from Melbourne, Bennett has won a comp with different team. Bennetts the 🐐

[@benoh8321]

@@WHA24 Bennett also failed at the knights and had some disappointing broncos years, Bellamy has not. Bellamy is the true 🐐

[@shezadm6300]

@@benoh8321I think overall Bennett is a better coach coz along with club success he has had success in Origin, won a world cup in 2008 as an assistant coach with underdogs New Zealand, and put up a very good fight as head coach in the world cup final in 2017 with England against Australia.. and he could have easily won his 8th premiership with a 3rd different team with Souths last year.. but if we are just talking about club completion then Bellamy is better..

[@shezadm6300]

@J G Hey there, the videos on the playlist on my channel might change your life!

[@grantisshananaa4906]

@@WHA24 But he had to rebuild from scratch, how is that not the same? Then he won the premiership the year after in 2011 and the GF in 2012. Bennet is never pulling that off.

[@grantisshananaa4906]

Craig being so surprise and genuinely sad about Wayne leaving Broncos because "That was his club" . . . No wonder he didn't leave Melbourne, that's his club, that's your club Craig. Nothing but absolute love and respect for this man.

[@60gidget]

Bennett never left Broncos, he was pushed out the first time and won a Premiership with St. George and was sacked the second time. If he had a choice he would have retired there as a Coach but not for Three Wise Men as Wayne puts it.

[@nolimitsgolf]

Love him or hate him, Craig Bellamy is one hell of a coach........500 games and a %70 win rate is undeniably a massive achievement considering he has been at the club from its infancy. I tip my hat to you Craig, well done and congratulations

[@murriretro430]

500 games %70 win and an unlimited salary cap, the percentage should be higher than that. Hahahah jokes 😂 But, he’s an awesome coach, awesome to listen too..

[@kinjite6858]

Great interview, I could listen to Bellamy talk footy and life all day. Well done Matty.

[@ryanbadke]

Just such a down to earth guy who has such a simple approach to everything in life. Amazing to think that doing the simple things so well can lead you to such success

[@Steve-gm2jl]

He's a cheat. But if you're cool with that ??

[@khanager2814]

Craig is a living fucking legend. To turn the Storm into a powerhouse despite NSW and QLD being the powerhouses of league is an amazing achievement.

[@whitecollartradie4862]

Moral of the story is : you hang with the greats you become the great 👍🏾

[@ilauwamsi1345]

Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 respects Craig Bellamy as a former World cup Kumul assisting Wayne Bennetts brother.Thankyou mate👍🇦🇺🇵🇬

[@npd6225]

“And here’s Alf, leaning on the fence, having a yarn to some bloke walking past” 🤣🤣🤣

[@swingham4020]

Surprised he wasnt having a bet on the nags 🤣

[@npd6225]

@@swingham4020 He would’ve definitely been speaking to old mate about tips. 😂

[@swingham4020]

@@npd6225 Prob the jockey riding 4 horses at next Saturday’s meet 🤣

[@stephengomersall1879]

Craig is simply the greatest club coach ever in Rugby league. There is so much respect around him it's why the Storm are the finest NRL side ever. Craig keep going your the best😈🤘⚡

[@bradfromdownunder4910]

Another great interview Matty, as a player a fan and a lover of the game, I can only thank Craig for the open and honesty and sharing himself to us. Thanks boys great job by both of ya.

[@user-ey8cu5ok8e]

Amazing Bellamy

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! Awesome talk Fellaz!! Very interesting stuff!! He's definately one of the Best Coaches in the game.

[@tylergnany4388]

He seems like a really good bloke 👍🏾

[@ImSuperVince]

You know Wayne's the GOAT, because this entire interview was about him.

[@C9H0S]

⚡🌩️"Go The Mighty Storm"🌩️⚡ Bellyache you legend.

[@superscotto88]

The GOAT of coaching it was a honour to meet Craig back in 2021 at AAMI Park go Storm and good luck for the rest of the season Belly

[@movinsharma9342]

What an achievement, also it's so good to see that Craig enjoyed his time at the Broncos under Wayne, it's crazy to think how he was also involved with players like Tallis, Langer, Renouf etc. That would have been an amazing group at the Broncos and would most definitely destroy the comp if Wayne and Craig were to coach together again (under the might Broncos). But it's Walters time to shine now for the Broncos, and I reckon he'll make the Broncos proud. Three favourite coaches, Wayne, Bellamy, Walters

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

What a legend.

[@yehbuddy1005]

To see how he would go at another club would be fascinating.

[@RichardBowman-uf8ym]

He is definitely my favourite coach well done craig

[@________o6474]

Great interview.

[@dazhwood]

EFFORT REWARDED is so big and so underrated in the team environment (sport or family) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@josephpaoo4889]

Can the Warriors offer him $1,000,000 per season please

[@brisbanefermanagh]

Yea, good interview.

[@jnrolf]

Great Man!

[@andrewturk6562]

He was a great player as well for raiders grandfinal so on

[@pasila69]

Good interview.

[@nigelandandi453]

The man I respect most in rugby league

[@SilentHotdog28]

The Storm will always be Craig Belamy's club. He's at least our greatest coach if not the greatest coach of all time.

[@samwhitehall8545]

Being an Englishman and having all our own heroes with football, league, union etc but he's up there with one of the best ever as far as coaches go.

[@KaosRising]

Champion coach and a champion of a man! As a dragons fan it’s hard to say but one of the greatest to ever coach

[@coreymiller3611]

Don’t the dragons just have some great coaching staff 🤦‍♂️

[@60gidget]

For the first time I have actually enjoyed any interview where it involves Bellamy. For some season I have never taken to Craig, not that I don't think he is a great coach, I think he is one of the best. You see I have always followed Wayne Bennett through out his career as a coach and followed every team he has coached. I have always regard Wayne as the best mentor first and foremost and Coach second with the greatest brain. He doesn't always share his coaching skill to every coach that have coached under him but I believed he shared a lot of his knowledge to Craig, regarding coaching and I felt Craig has never thank Wayne enough or appreciate what Wayne has given him regarding being a million dollar coach. Ever since Bennett won that 2006 Grand Final against Craig, they have never seen eye to eye. This interview is the first time I have heard Craig giving Wayne so much accolade, even if it was a long time coming. Great interview Mat

[@60gidget]

.........by the way, "Go the Dolphins "23"

[@grantisshananaa4906]

Personally, I've seen Craig give Wayne credit plenty of times. I'm someone who watches pre and post game interviews, maybe you don't? The only time you really hear about their relationship in the media is when they don't see eye to eye, but they often praise each other like 85% of the other time lol. Really happy this gave you a better perspective of Craig.

[@grantmccarthy3547]

@@grantisshananaa4906 Bellamy unfortunately ruined the sport of rugby league by introducing his little wrestling tactics, i like the man but not the coach. its a shame the sport has been reduced to a wrestling match instead of a football game, this is why Bellamy failed as a state of origin coach.

[@grantisshananaa4906]

@@grantmccarthy3547 Do your homework, the Broncos had a wrestling coach while Bellamy was an under study. Don't hate because he saw the potential in it. He failed at Origin because you can't instill his mentality to blokes over 3 weeks. Bennett gets his players up for a game, Belly gets them up for the year. big difference.

[@BenjiQt]

Melbourne no.1 baby⚡️

[@tanginicholls207]

From a NSW fan... Mals 10 years coaching QLD will always be special.

[@rudeusgreyrat5236]

Wayne Bennett coached Craig Bellamy. That fact alone is mind blowing to me

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

they must've won a premiership together over his 5 yrs at brissy

[@Endeavour02]

I know in the past they worked closely with the Allblacks. I think that relationship helped both teams

[@memorykara222]

fitness is toughness !!!!

[@murriretro430]

@6:01 Dan Baker is the big bloke over the back in the black and orange smoking a cigarette, in case anyone didn’t know…

[@kemosabe4195]

500 games with a 70% win rate = Legend!

[@stephaniemcmichael9712]

Another great kiwi coach 👏

[@nathanclearyschin7100]

There's nothing kiwi about him 🤡🤡

[@JesusIsKingofkings77]

Bellyache is a very loyal person🙏🏽

[@H0WIE]

the good old clint eastwood stare was gold 😂

[@Gamminn]

Up date on finchy plz

[@shannonavery9449]

Should have gotten joey to do the interview. Matt asks questions that Bellamy has covered 10000 times

[@ezza1236]

We know his story back to front, how many segments are they gonna do on him

[@andrewturk6562]

Roosters coach will end up being the best in history still got 6 or 7 grandfinals in him winning ones to

[@H0WIE]

damn i wish he took that tigers coaching role.. we’d definitely have a better team 😂

[@memorykara222]

fitness is what toughness really is hence softness 12:40

[@bigfella426]

How can you hate a hard coach? They’re the best for your individual performance because you know they won’t beat around the bush

[@lukeh2440]

Man the Raiders missed out not getting Craig as head coach

[@xdeadyoungx]

17:35 Wayne's #1 rival now

[@shauncobain6271]

Greatest coach in Australian sport. Don’t try and change my mind.

[@stephaniemcmichael9712]

He is definitely a kiwi coach mate🤓

[@nathanclearyschin7100]

He cheated and had two premierships taken off him so nah.

[@jornavyr2459]

@@nathanclearyschin7100 he wasn't writing the players cheques, so yes.

[@jacksonbroadbent7423]

Craig 2:27 looks like you just rang the school bell

[@hexycouple]

Should never be lost to the game. Should be a coach of a new coach.

[@Damienzor]

Great interview, but no comment on the salary cap scandal? Let bygones be bygones, sure, but would have loved some open and honest discussion as the whole ordeal is actually really interesting.

[@deevita7459]

You'll never get open and honest with matty and the storms mate.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

fk man, i miss webcke & thorn

[@PRPLXD]

Fair dinkum

[@hypefooty7752]

2

[@afasetu8632]

20 years I just realised Bellamy has a lisp

[@J67844]

No handshake?

[@jakegargiulo5101]

I never knew he sounded that bogan, wow

[@ye4us]

Panthers copied the storm strat with the army camp training.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

i think brisbane was where that idea was first implemented

[@aliciananai7954]

Broncos did it first

[@Steve-gm2jl]

Interesting that you avoided the actual question fans want answers Matt. Is it that you are tied into the club that you decided to avoid the actual topics people want to hear about?

[@rudeusgreyrat5236]

Wayne bennet would call bellamy a try hard 🤣🤣

[@notsofatmike1]

There have been 2 types of coaches in the past. One that is about to be sacked and the other being one that has just been sacked. There is now a 3rd...Craig Bellamy.

[@Xavier-000]

So the Tigers lost Craig Bellamy aswell eeeerrrrrr

[@sport.editzzz__2635]

First

[@grantmccarthy3547]

Bellamy is the greatest "wrestling" coach ever..................thanks for ruining the sport Craig!!!!

[@grantmccarthy3547]

@doliio volay Sure

[@boganbob2708]

In a Rugby League payers poll an overwhelming 49% of players voted for the Storm as the dirtiest team in the competition. At least you can say none of the Storm players actually come from Melbourne. Or anywhere in Victoria for that matter.

[@UpDownSlide]

How envious 😂

[@boganbob2708]

@@UpDownSlide Envious of them being labelled the dirtiest team by other players? Or because they produce no players in all of Victoria?

[@UpDownSlide]

@@boganbob2708 living rent free I see, jog on kiddo

[@boganbob2708]

@@UpDownSlide I always get a few who bite. Congratulations.

[@UpDownSlide]

@@boganbob2708 I bet you feel very accomplished 😂

[@deevita7459]

Matty you are the worst person to interview bellamy, as you are not impartial at all.

[@loutracey]

He stuffed up the game Made it into wrestling not rugby,

[@deadfilmz953]

cry

[@loutracey]

@@deadfilmz953 I was waiting for mexican waive

[@grantmccarthy3547]

True story Lou, no other team hold down opposition players longer all game long and never get penalised for it.

[@floodwaters8887]

Bellamy has wasted himself, surely he should have tested himself elsewhere