Decoding Cameron Munster

“Cameron’s been out of form, there’s no two ways about that,” Munster’s manager and NRL 360 host Braith Anasta told news.com.au. Cameron Munster has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in Australia.

Key facts

• “Cameron’s been out of form, there’s no two ways about that,” Munster’s manager and NRL 360 host Braith Anasta told news.com.au.
• Cameron Munster has revealed he has considered the possibility of retirement as a result of the Melbourne Storm’s six-game losing streak.
• Melbourne Storm Cameron Munster revealed he has contemplated hanging up the boots during his side’s horror losing streak.
• Watch Cameron Munster’s comments in the video above.
• But Munster, who is contracted at Melbourne until the end of 2027, criticised his own form as the Storm fight to climb up the ladder.

What we know

Going deeper, Cameron Munster has revealed he has considered the possibility of retirement as a result of the Melbourne Storm’s six-game losing streak.

On the substance, Melbourne Storm Cameron Munster revealed he has contemplated hanging up the boots during his side’s horror losing streak.

Beyond the headlines, Watch Cameron Munster’s comments in the video above.

More precisely, But Munster, who is contracted at Melbourne until the end of 2027, criticised his own form as the Storm fight to climb up the ladder.

It is worth noting that Munster’s club form has ramped up pressure on the 31-year-old to be selected in Queensland’s State of Origin team, but it would be extremely surprising if he wasn’t picked as captain by coach Billy Slater.

By the numbers

At this stage, Origin selection for Game 1 is 18 days away and there are a couple of star players in poor form who would normally be walk-up starters.

On a related note, Gorden Tallis, who played 20 games for Queensland, says Munster is guaranteed a spot while he’d also pick Holmes too.

Going deeper, Defensively, Cameron Ciraldo’s men are conceding 23 points per game, six more than last year.

“Not going to happen,” NRL360 host Braith Anasta shot back with Code Sports’ Brent Read adding: “It’s a bit disrespectful to Teddy to pick him on the bench.”

What they're saying

“There have been some times in my head thinking, ‘Should I be hanging them up?’, to be completely honest’.”

“Their discipline is poor, giving away penalties and leaking way too many points for a defensive orientated team.”

“They can’t hang their hat on this … Every team can get up for a game once or twice a year,” Anasta said.

The wider context

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Going deeper, Therefore, it stands to reason that players like Cameron Munster and Valentine Holmes are still likely to be picked despite the ordinary form of both this season … and that may be putting it nicely.

“Cameron Munster’s our captain and if (Xavier) Coates doesn’t play, then yeah, I’d pick Val on the wing.

Beyond the headlines, Munster’s form has come under scrutiny during the lean run and the star five-eighth said losing consecutive games has prompted him to consider his future.

“I’m actually looking forward to that time of the year because it could bring the best out of him and get him back to the form that we all know and love from Cameron.

The bottom line

• Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has gone viral for an unfortunate slip of the tongue, with the club deleting the footage.
• The Storm sit 16th on the ladder and are staring down the barrel of missing finals for just the second time under Craig Bellamy, outside of the 2010 salary cap penalty year.
• “The worst I’ve had in my 13-year career is probably back-to-back losses, I don’t think I’ve ever had six in my life.