Xavier Coates
Xavier Coates of Melbourne Storm player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours.
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Injury update: In February 2026, Melbourne Storm announced Coates would undergo Achilles surgery and be sidelined for about three months, with a possible return around Round 10 of the NRL season [source from Melbourne Storm article dated Feb 19, 2026]. This is the most recent confirmed development affecting his availability for the Storm.
Career context: Coates moved from Brisbane Broncos to Melbourne Storm in 2022 and has been regarded as one of the league’s promising young wingers, with Melbourne positioning him as a replacement for Josh Addo-Carr when appropriate [historical coverage]. He re-signed with Melbourne through 2027, indicating the club’s commitment to his continued development [per updated profile in 2025–2026 period].
Status as of April 2026: With the Achilles surgery and the three-month recovery timeline, he would be expected to be in rehabilitation through much of the early 2026 season. No publicly announced return date beyond the three-month window has been specified in the latest reports.
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Xavier Coates of Melbourne Storm player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours.
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archive.sen.com.auMelbourne Storm can confirm winger Xavier Coates will undergo Achilles surgery in the coming week following further medical assessment.
www.melbournestorm.com.auXavier Coates has become the latest NRL player to knock back an offer to stay at Brisbane, signing a two-year deal with Melbourne.
www.espn.co.ukXavier Coates has become the latest NRL player to knock back an offer to stay at Brisbane, signing a two-year deal with Melbourne.
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