Joe Chan

Joseph Chan (born 10 March 2002) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for Catalans Dragons in the Super League and Saint-Esteve in the Elite One Championship.

Background Chan is of Chinese, Māori, Samoan and Irish heritage and is the son of former New Zealand international Alex Chan and brother of Tiaki Chan. He played his junior rugby league for St Clair Comets, before moving to Catalans Dragons. Chan is first cousins with Penrith Panthers centre Casey McLean. Chan attended St.Dominic’s College, Penrith before moving to the south of France to complete his schooling.

Career In 2021 he made his Catalans debut in the Challenge Cup against the Warrington Wolves. On 22 April 2022 he signed a two-year contract to play for the Melbourne Storm for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Chan made his NRL debut in round 27 of the 2023 NRL season for the Melbourne Storm against Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Being presented with jersey (cap number 233), Joe along with his father and former Melbourne Storm (cap number 71), Alex Chan are the first father-son Storm duo.

Chan went onto win the 2023 Queensland Cup with Storm feeder club the Brisbane Tigers where he came off the interchange bench in their 22–18 grand final victory over Burleigh. He would also be recognised as the Tigers Rookie of the Year at the club's annual awards.

On 27 August 2024, Chan re-signed with the Storm until the end of 2028. On 29 September 2024, Chan played for Melbourne's feeder team North Sydney in their NSW Cup Grand Final loss against Newtown.

On 31 August 2026, the Storm announced that Chan would depart the club at the end of the season and join the North Queensland Cowboys.

Honours and achievements Individual: Brisbane Tigers Rookie of the Year: 2023 Club: Queensland Cup Premiers: 2023

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