Storm, Panthers NRL grand final heroes and their burgeoning property portfolios
The Penrith Panthers will be chasing a fourth-straight premiership when they clash with the Melbourne Storm in the NRL grand final on Sunday night.
But some of the key players are also kicking goals off the field with their property portfolios
Nathan Cleary
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Considered by many as the game’s best player, the Penrith half-back has also made some deft moves in the property world.
Cleary bought a four-bedroom home close to the Nepean River from his father and Panthers coach Ivan in 2022 for $1.7 million.
Cleary then undertook a renovation, with the property featuring his “chill room”, a living area that flows into the outdoor balconies and barbecue area, as well as a pool and putting green.
Ivan had bought the home in 2013 for $1.175 million.
In 2018, Nathan paid $1.05m for an updated 1970s Penrith home located several kilometres from BlueBet Stadium, the Panthers’ home ground. CoreLogic records indicate he still owns the four-bedroom home.
Jarome Luai
The NSW star and multi-time Penrith premiership winner bought his first home in early 2023.
The five-eight and fiancée Bailey Paris Toleafoa bought the luxury South Penrith five-bedroom, two-storey property for $1.585m.
The in-demand player has bought the best for his family, with the home featuring a palatial main bedroom that features a walk-in wardrobe and high-end ensuite.
The property is also located not far from BlueBet Stadium. Which is ideal now, but may be an issue following his impending move to the Wests Tigers.
Brian To’o
In 2022, the tackle-busting Panthers winger bought his first home - for his parents Fati and Fale.
The home is located in Ropes Crossing and sold off-market for $859,100.
The single-level, three-bedroom home sits on 274sqm and, according to CoreLogic, was built in 2015.
Cameron Munster
The Storm playmaker and Queensland mainstay has built a sizeable property portfolio during his decade of playing in the NRL.
Munster owns multiple properties, including at least one in Melbourne (believed to be a $2.5m-plus home in leafy Kew), as well as a series of investment properties in Queensland.
Records indicate the investments include a three-bedroom home in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, which he purchased in May 2020 for $650,000.
Munster also owns a four-bedroom home in Peregian Springs on the Sunny coast, which he bought in 2016 for $575,000.
It was most recently listed for rent in December 2023 for $820 a week.
Craig Bellamy
The long-time Storm supercoach rarely cracks a smile, but his family’s extensive range of properties must bring ‘Bellyache’ some joy.
Having bought and sold multiple properties in Brisbane in the past, and owning a home in Melbourne, CoreLogic records show the multi-time premiership winner and wife Wendy currently own a series of properties in the Gold Coast beach suburb of Coolangatta.
They include a three-bedroom unit bought for $1.35m in September 2020; a two-bedroom unit bought for $540,000 in 2010; and a one-bedroom unit bought for $190,000 in 2002.
The couple also paid $1.45m for a 252sqm block in Coolangatta in 2021.
Last year, the couple sold an apartment, bought in Marine Parade for $875,000 in 2019, for $1.56m.
Originally published as Kicking goals: the property portfolios of NRL grand final heroes
