Huge deal for Bell amy

THE Broncos are ramping up their pursuit of Craig Bell amy by discussing a lifetime contract of up to 10 years with the Storm super coach.

Brisbane powerbrokers are prepared to sign Bell amy for season 2030 and beyond under plans to lure the champion Storm mentor to the Broncos as their coaching director.

It can also be revealed that the Broncos have discussed a future role for Bellamy’s son Aaron, who currently works as an assistant at the Storm.

And as part of a coaching director’s role at the Broncos, Bellamy would work across Brisbane’ s recruitment and retention.

Incoming Broncos coach Kevin Walters is also finalising his team of assistants, headed by former Titans mentor John Cartwright, and Walters is in the final stages of talks with the Broncos hierarchy with the club considering a longerterm, three-year deal.

Bellamy came out swinging on Sunday, insisting he had not signed with the Broncos and was fully focused on Saturday’s semifinal against the Eels at Brisbane’ s Sun corp Stadium.

Storm chairman Matt Tripp has confirmed Brisbane’ s interest, revealing last week Bellamy had advised Melbourne he plans to relocate to Queensland when his coaching deal expires nextyear.

“I know Craig wants to be in Queensland from 2022 and beyond,” Tripp said last Friday.

“He has hopes to be in Queensland.”

Brisbane bosses are determined to get their man and are confident Bellamy will be in Broncos colours from 2022. Outgoing Broncos chief executive Paul White and board members have been key players in the attempted Storm heist, having held several discussions with Bellamy since the departure of Anthony Seib old.

The Broncos are ready to table a five-year deal for Bell amy but are open to extending the term.