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While you were gone

While you were gone

Player movements in the off season

What have the players been up to since winning the Premiership? They kept us up to date through their twitter accounts and we've compiled the highlights below...

Storified by Melbourne Storm RLC · Tue, Nov 13 2012 19:29:11

Will Chambers joins twitter...

Storm Centre Will Chambers joined Twitter and we asked fans to tweet us their favourite Will Chambers moment from 2012 using the hashtag #Chambers140. Check out some of the best below...
@MelbourneStorm watching the big man score against the sharks. Awesome to see him healthy #purplepride #Chambers140daniel rowe
My favourite @WJChambers4 moment from 2012 was... Will coming back to the Storm after his stint at Union. Best. Player. Ever! #Chambers140Shea Canavan
#Chambers140 That try. You know the one.Steve
@MelbourneStorm Loved @WJChambers4's ANZAC Day hat-trick to beat the Warriors & ease some of the pain from the 2011 Prelim! #Chambers140Sarah Kennedy
@MelbourneStorm when Will made his surprise early return from the rare blood condition!! #Chambers140Sami Sacks
Chambers was blown away by the support from the fans as they welcomed him to twitter..
Thanks guys for welcoming me to twitter, appreciate the support #stilllearningWilliam Chambers
Will then enlisted the help of LA Ink star Corey Miller to design and draw his new Premiership tattoo! Check out the pics below...
Tattoo is progress, thanks to Corey Miller #ouch http://pic.twitter.com/CFM8rNyLWilliam Chambers
Proud owner of a new tattoo, thanks Corey Miller #nolongeracleanskin #inkedup http://pic.twitter.com/crDqqfzVWilliam Chambers
Chambers had to go in for a brief bout of shoulder surgery (nothing serious, don't worry Storm fans) and he tweeted this pic from the hospital bed.
Off to get the shoulder fixed http://pic.twitter.com/Ci2jkEP5William Chambers
....And he had a well known neighbour as well
My man @WJChambers4 is recovering next door after surgery today too. Lets get Will some followers guys. #2goodarmsbetweenus #shoulderbuddysBilly Slater

Cam Smith International Player of the Year

Cam Smith was awarded the International Player of Year award by the Rugby League International Foundation. Add that to his Premiership, State of Origin, Kangaroos and Storm Player of the Year Award and it's been quite a performance from our courageous captain...
G'day guys, thanks so much for your nice messages. I'm honoured to receive the RLIF POTY award.Cameron Smith
I'm lucky to play alongside some wonderful footballers every week and throughout the year who have helped me achieve this award. Thanks boysCameron Smith

The Slaters head to Africa

Meanwhile, Billy & Nicole Slater were busy galavanting around the world and seeing some amazing sights along the way. Check out some of the pics from their travels around South Africa.
Arrived in Cape Town, Sth Africa. Relaxed day planned today. Off the safari tomz @SanbonaSafari thanks to @southafricaANZ for all your help.Billy Slater
Sadly had to leave @Grootbos today, but not before a gallop along the beach. #somanyactivities http://pic.twitter.com/qhQq1twxBilly Slater
With the lions this morning @SanbonaSafari http://pic.twitter.com/iyoF210nBilly Slater
Just returned from our 1st game drive @SanbonaSafari Saw zebra, lions, cheetah and elephants. Great start! http://pic.twitter.com/aBNhWooKBilly Slater
3 hr drive to @SanbonaSafari can wait for a game drive this arvo. Nic met a 50 yr old tortoise yesterday at Cape point. http://pic.twitter.com/87unaGlpBilly Slater
Storm winger Matt Duffie had an early finish to the 2012 season and was one of the first players back for pre-season. Stay tuned for a big year from the Kiwi Flyer! 
After 4 weeks of travelling I'm back in Melbourne! Went into AAMI today and feeling good about starting Monday!#preseason #purplepride #2013Matt Duffie
Just arrived at AAMI park for day 1!This will be fun Matt Duffie

Off and Racing!

A few of the boys headed along to Oaks day to get involved in the Spring Carnival celebrations...
Having a great #OaksDay with the boys http://pic.twitter.com/3pfQ0HsTRyan Hoffman
Oaks Day with @WJChambers4 thanks to @SwisseVitamins http://pic.twitter.com/T2eJy47CGareth Widdop

Don't forget, you can keep up to date with all our players and what they're doing in the off season! Follow our OFFICIAL LIST below that includes all our players...

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