Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm has their work cut out for them tonight in their clash at Belmore against the Bulldogs.

“They’re certainly a quality side, they’ve played in two of the last three grand finals,” Bellamy said.

“They’ve got a really good team there and plenty of Origin players. They’re a big side.

“They’re always a competitive side and they will be a lot of hard work for us on Monday night.”

Bellamy also touched on the impending exit of club favourite Ryan Hinchchliffe who is off to the European Super League from 2016.

“A guy like Hinchy has to work really hard to get to the level he’s got, he certainly plays well above his weight.

“He’s one of the toughest players I’ve ever coached to be honest.

“He’s a great clubman.

“Whatever he does, whether it be at training, whether it be socially or whether it be on the field he always does what’s right for the team and that’s what you love about him.

“He’s so consistent, you know what you’re going to get out of him each week and that’s a nice thing for a coach to know.”