Christian Welch

Melbourne veteran Christian Welch has been forced into immediate retirement, opening up on the injury that prompted his decision.

Christian Welch explained a wayward golf shot triggered a series of events that eventually led to his withdrawal from the Broncos clash last week.

Christian Welch could not hide his disappointment after being informed mid-presser that his "mighty" Demons had been knocked out of the AFL finals.

Christian Welch's hopes at returning to Queensland's State of Origin side have taken a hit after he was sin binned against Cronulla.

Billy Slater has labelled Felise Kaufusi's contact on Christian Welch 'silly' as the Dolphins star faces a ban and missing Origin I.

Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi was sent to the sin bin after two minutes against the Storm for a hit on Christian Welch.

Craig Bellamy has given a scathing review of his side's performance after their shock loss to the Titans.

Injured Storm prop Christian Welch has hit out at Wayne Bennett for his criticisms of the way Cameron Munster handled his contract negotiations.

Christian Welch's injury blow rocked the Storm and Maroons, but he could take up a pivotal State of Origin role.

NRL legend Billy Slater has praised the mooted switch of Tariq Sims from the Dragons to the injury-ravaged Storm.