Reimis Smith has connected with Melbourne great Will Chambers as the Storm centre shapes up for his NRL return after 10 months out with injury.
The 25-year-old ruptured his pec in round nine in early May and then frustratingly re-injured it in the gym eight weeks into a 10-week recovery.
He required another round of surgery, ending his 2022 season.
Forming a lethal right edge with Jahrome Hughes and Xavier Coates, the injury was a hammer blow to the Storm's premiership hopes.
In his third season with Melbourne, ex-Bulldog Smith will make his comeback in the Storm's Pre-season Challenge match against the Sydney Roosters on Sunday in Geelong.
