Will Warbrick has inked a contract extension with the Melbourne Storm, with the winger signing on until the end of the 2026 season.
The former rugby sevens player only made his NRL debut this year but has already impressed under Craig Bellamy.
He has scored six tries in 11 appearances, playing every minute of the 2023 season thus far.
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“It was one thing to sign with Storm in the first place, so to extend my contract for another three years is pretty special,” Warbrick said.
“Storm is my home now. I love the people at the club, I love the city and the environment around the club. There is a genuine care between the players, coaches and staff here.
“It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to stay at a club like Storm and be in a position to set up for the future".
When did Will Warbrick transition from rugby sevens?
Born in Kawerau, New Zealand, Warbrick was a multi-sport talent in school.
His first step into elite sport actually came as an Australian rules football player, selected for the New Zealand national team in 2016.
He then transitioned to rugby sevens, debuting for his nation in 2019 before winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics two years later.
Shortly after, Warbrick made the switch to rugby league, spending most of 2022 playing for Storm feeder club Sunshine Coast Falcons before breaking into the first team.
“Will really had to get back to basics when he first arrived and having some senior players around him at the time has certainly helped his progression,” Melbourne's general manager of football Frank Ponissi said.
“We always knew there would be a period of transition from rugby but he’s now seeing the rewards of that hard work over the last season and a half.
“Spending last season with the Falcons has given him that chance to develop his game in our system and, while he’s still learning the game and continuing to develop, we are really excited about what he has to offer in the future."
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