Honesty is key to the success of the Storm

MELBOURNE vice-captain Jesse Bromwich says the angry post-match exchange between Cameron Smith and Cameron Munster following their shock Cronulla loss is nothing new at the Storm.

Television cameras captured the star Melbourne duo after the full-time siren, with Munster, who appeared to botch the final play, kicking the ball away.

Ahead of their Saturday night Magic Round clash against Parramatta, Test international Bromwich said the team prided itself on its honesty and felt passion was behind the harsh words.

“That kind of stuff happens all the time around here,” Bromwich said yesterday.

“If something happens and we don’t agree with it we’re happy to give that advice and pass it on to other players and then we move on.

“I’ve seen them (Smith and Munster) do that at training before plenty of times.

“If they’re showing that passion and willingness to compete, we’re more than happy for that to happen.”

Bromwich expected a strong response to the uncharacteristically poor performance, which prompted a “nine out of 10” blast from angry coach Craig Bellamy.

“It’s a bit of personal accountability for your performances and playing your best footy,” Bromwich said.

“We clarified our roles and what we want to do on the field. It’s not huge because the effort is there.”

Bromwich denied a report young centre Curtis Scott was on the outer at the Storm and was being shopped around.