Melbourne centre Maurice Blair has signed a one-year extension with the ladder leading NRL club.

The 26-year-old former Penrith Panther has been a surprise packet in 2011 since making his debut for the Storm against Brisbane in round nine.

Blair's deal include's an additional one year option.

The Storm are also celebrating the re-signings of key players Bryan Norrie, Rory Kostjasyn and Sisa Waqa.

All three have extended their contract for another season with an additional optional year, adding significant depth to the Storm squad for 2012.

Blair made the move to Melbourne at the end of 2010 after 48 NRL appearances for the Panthers.

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