3. Recruitment Impact

The Storm have lost some SERIOUS talent. No one seems to know what Cameron Smith is doing, however as it stands he won't be returning to the Melbourne's set up in 2021. Any team who loses the greatest number nine of the modern era is of course going to struggle, however Harry Grant is a timely replacement.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is a massive out after an incredible 2020 season. Although there are plenty of young forwards in the system, Tino's exit will be felt.

Vunivalu takes his ridiculous try scoring record to the other code. In Reimis Smith though the Storm have found a red hot replacement. I'm really excited to see what the former Bulldogs flyer can produce under Craig Bellamy.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Reimis Smith trains during a Melbourne Storm NRL training session at Gosch's Paddock on January 04, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Every year the Storm seem to lose a host of stars only for new players to stand up and match those who have exited. In Smith, Tino and Vunivalu they have lost three genuine superstars.

Could this FINALLY be the year the Storm fall?

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