Coach Craig Bellamy is Sick and His Team is Losing

May 9, 2026, 06:15
AustraliaSports

Introduction

Craig Bellamy is the coach of the Melbourne Storm. He has a brain illness. He spoke to the public for the first time.

Main Body

Bellamy thanked people for their help. He has a contract until 2028. However, he does not know if he can coach next year. He wants to focus on his work now. The Melbourne Storm team is in trouble. They lost seven games in a row. Many important players are gone or sick. This makes the team very weak. One player, Cameron Munster, wants to stop playing. Bellamy says family is more important than sports. He says the team must work harder to get better.

Conclusion

Bellamy is still the coach. The team is losing and many players are sick.

Learning

πŸ’‘ THE 'STATE' OF THINGS

In this story, we see two ways to describe a person or a group. One is about who they are/what they have and the other is about how they are doing.

1. The "Have" Pattern (Possession/Condition) We use has or have to show something the person owns or a medical condition they possess.

  • He has a brain illness. β†’ (Medical condition)
  • He has a contract. β†’ (Ownership)

2. The "Be" Pattern (Feeling/Status) We use is or are to describe a current feeling or a general situation.

  • Coach Bellamy is sick. β†’ (Feeling/Health state)
  • The team is in trouble. β†’ (Situation)
  • Family is more important. β†’ (Opinion/Status)

Quick Tip for A2: If you are talking about a thing you possess, use HAS. If you are talking about how you feel, use IS.

Vocabulary Learning

coach
a person who trains a sports team
Example:The coach gives instructions to the team.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The team practices every day.
player
someone who plays a game
Example:The player scored a goal.
sick
not healthy
Example:He feels sick after the match.
games
sports contests
Example:They played three games last week.
row
a line of items
Example:The teams lost seven games in a row.
help
to give assistance
Example:The coach asked for help from the staff.
contract
a written agreement
Example:He signed a contract until 2028.
year
a period of 12 months
Example:He will coach next year.
focus
to concentrate on something
Example:He wants to focus on his work now.
public
open to everyone
Example:He spoke to the public for the first time.
thank
to express gratitude
Example:He thanked people for their help.