Premiership coach Craig Bellamy is expected to reject the overtures of St George Illawarra to see out his coaching career with Melbourne Storm.

The future of the man widely regarded as one of the NRL's top two coaches has been the source of continued speculation throughout the off-season but it is understood his decision has now been made.

Bellamy has previously said he expects this to be his final contract and he has been eager to complete negotiations by the end of January.

The Dragons have reportedly tabled a deal that would make Bellamy the best-paid coach in the game but it now looks as though the man who rebuilt the Storm after the salary cap scandal of 2010 will remain there beyond the 2013 season.

Round 19

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