Billy races to help family
STORM star Billy Slater is in doubt for the club’s finals campaign after his shock withdrawal from tonight’s clash against Penrith for personal reasons.
Slater did not return to Melbourne after last week’s win over Gold Coast, instead rushing with his wife and children to north Queensland to be with a family member battling serious illness.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy yesterday confirmed Slater’s indefinite absence.
“Unfortunately, there’s been an illness in his family up in north Queensland,” Bellamy said. “Family is more important than footy, so at this stage I hope everyone respects the family is going through a rough time at the moment and we want to support them in any way we can.”