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A host of Melbourne Storm staff members will take 50 per cent pay cuts to help the club through the Covid-19 pandemic, which is set to financially cripple the NRL

A host of Melbourne Storm staff members will take 50 per cent pay cuts to help the club through the Covid-19 pandemic, which is set to financially cripple the NRL

29 March 2020 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

Coach Craig Bellamy, chief executive Dave Donaghy and the club's footballing department will all have reduced salaries.

Donaghy's also confirmed the club has stood down around 20 staffers.

He believes the club will be able to ride through the competition postponement, but they are not immune to the challenges facing sport.

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