The Melbourne Storm are hopeful those stood down through the covid-19 crisis will be reinstated

The NRL club has cut a third of its staff with those remaining, including coach Craig Bellamy, taking a 50 percent pay drop.

Football manager Frank Ponissi says it's a difficult time.



Clubs and players are waiting to learn their financial fate from a conference call today.

Speculation suggests players could have their salaries slashed by up to 87 percent.