Christian Welch

Teammates and staff were informed of the selection on Wednesday morning, with Welch joining his the captaincy duo after Dale Finucane left for the Sharks.

This pairing will see a similar fate at the end of the 2022 season, with Bromwich, along with brother Kenny and backrower Felise Kaufusi, all departing to the Dolphins.

Interestingly, both are a part of the Storm’s leadership group along with newly inducted halfback Jahrome Hughes who took out the club’s Player of the Year award last season.

Kaufusi has signed for next season with the option of an additional year while Welch has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal to remain in Melbourne.

The re-signing of the young props is yet another significant boost for Storm’s forward pack.

Kaufusi has signed for next season with the option of an additional year while Welch has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal to remain in Melbourne.

The re-signing of the young props is yet another significant boost for Storm’s forward pack.

Kaufusi and Welch join teammates Dale Finucane, Joe Stimson and Jesse and Kenny Bromwich as the latest big men to re-sign with Storm.

Welch, 22, has played 33 games in the purple jersey including last year’s NRL Grand Final.

Over the last two years his aggressive style of play has proved a real asset for Melbourne.