Melbourne Storm favourite son Ryan Hinchcliffe will return in 2019 as part of the Club's coaching staff.

Hinchcliffe, who announced his retirement yesterday from UK Super League side Huddersfield Giants, has accepted a role as a Development Coach.

A Storm life member and Premiership player, Hinchcliffe played 175 games in the purple jersey across seven seasons.

He joined the Giants in 2016 and has since played 86 matches, he will play the remaining four games of the Super League season.

Storm will announce their 2019 coaching staff in the coming weeks.