Melbourne Storm recruitment maestro Paul Bunn is attracting attention from rival NRL teams as he enters the final year of his contract. Known for his exceptional talent-spotting abilities, Bunn has been instrumental in uncovering stars like Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, and Harry Grant, shaping them into rugby league superstars.
According to The Daily Telegraph, multiple teams are monitoring Bunn’s situation, potentially aiming to lure him away from the Storm.
Meanwhile, the club’s General Manager of Football, Frank Ponissi, has confirmed his commitment to the Storm until 2029. Ponissi, often referred to as coach Craig Bellamy’s “right-hand man,” had been linked with high-profile roles at the Brisbane Broncos and AFL’s Collingwood Magpies but chose to stay in Victoria.
Ponissi expressed his passion for the Storm’s future, particularly the Victorian Pathways Program he established last year to bridge grassroots talent with elite competition.
With both Ponissi’s expertise and Bunn’s track record in recruitment, the Storm’s front office has been critical to the club’s sustained success. Bunn’s potential departure would be a significant blow, but the Storm’s dedication to developing homegrown talent continues to drive their dominance in the NRL.