MELBOURNE coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with “a form of Neurodegenerative Disorder”.
The club on Thursday issued a statement about Bellamy’s health, saying the 66-year-old had been undergoing tests in recent weeks.
“He is receiving the best possible medical treatment and has been advised by specialists that his diagnosis will not have an impact on his ability to coach the team in the immediate future,” the statement read.
Neurodegenerative Disorders are incurable by definition and include Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Chairman Matt Tripp was quoted as saying: “Despite our recent results, I firmly believe Craig is still coaching at an elite level and I have no doubt he is the right person to drive the club forward.
“Craig has the full support of the board, players, coaches, and staff to continue leading the club as he has done for the last 24 seasons.”
Bellamy played 150 first grade games for Canberra between 1982 and 1992.
The club statement finished by saying neither the Storm nor Bellamy would be making any further comment.
