Cameron Munster was close to being axed by Melbourne

Melbourne Storm's board seriously considered terminating Cameron Munster's contract, club chairman Matt Tripp has revealed. Tripp underlined the fact that Munster was removed from his usual support network due to the Storm's relocation to Queensland over the last two years. "The board came close to terminating his contract, but the same board are fully united in wanting to help turn his life around and make him a long-term Melbourne Storm player," Tripp said. "I know he will repay the faith. I'm confident of that. And so are the board." Tripp acknowledged Munster is the No.1 target for the NRL's second Brisbane team who will enter the competition in two years. Munster is a Brisbane boy and has admitted that moving back home would be appealing once he comes off contract with Melbourne in 2023. However, Tripp said the latest incident involving the troubled star is proof the 27-year-old is best served by staying in Melbourne. "By returning home to Melbourne, he will be back in the environment where he thrives best and where he has played his best footy," Tripp said. "When Cameron is back home he has structure in his life.