The former Bulldogs full-back earned the accolade for helping steer the Yorkshire club to the verge of the Northern Ford Premiership Grand Final.

The 26-16 victory over the Roughyeds set up a clash against Leigh for the right to take on Huddersfield in this weekend's Grand Final.

Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, they lost a thrilling encounter 35-28.

Still, their achievements in September made Storey a unanimous choice as Personality of the Month.

Revitalise

"Paul's coaching has proved inspirational to the side," said BBC commentator Ray French, one of the members of the voting panel.

"He has helped revitalise the whole club and the wins over Doncaster, Featherstone and Oldham made a lot of people sit up and take notice."

BBC Sport Online's rugby league editor Phil Gordos added: "Batley are a fantastic advert for rugby league.

"They have shown you do not need a massive budget to mix it with the so-called big guns.

"Paul must take the bulk of the credit but this award is just as much as for the club as for the coach himself."