Dally M. Ryan Papenhuyzen will play up to 40 minutes in the Queensland Cup this weekend as the Storm fullback finally makes his return from a knee injury. (Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) The speedster spoke of Slater's instrumental role in his comeback on Nine's Today on Thursday morning. Ryan Papenhuyzen has waited more than a year for this moment. Ryan Papenhuyzen has described the horrific injury that ended his NRL comeback after just three games as the worst pain he has experienced, but promised to return to the field next year after. Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen looks set to miss the majority of the first half of the season after calling a round eight return "a little bit ambitious". NRL to review Storm HIA calls as Papenhuyzen wins battle of fullbacks. Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen has had surgery on Saturday to repair his fractured right ankle, with the club saying they are "devastated" for the 25-year-old. Ryan Papenhuyzen took to social media to provide an update about his injury. Ryan Papenhuyzen has conceded a return in round one is highly unlikely as the Melbourne superstar undergoes treatment in the US for his devastating knee injury. fan): "・ ・ #RYANPAPENHUYZEN : ̗̀ The Return of Ryan Papenhuyzen. Will Ryan Papenhuyzen return to the Melbourne Storm for the NRL finals? Papenhuyzen's last NRL match was in Round 18, 2022, a 20-16 loss to the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park. But coach Craig Bellamy is still hesitant to confirm when the 24-year-old will be back on the park. Ryan Papenhuyzen's two-month recovery from a concussion is complete with the dynamic fullback named to come off the bench for the Storm in Friday night's clash against the Cowboys. Nick Meaney discusses Ryan Papenhuyzen return. Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first game of footy all year, making his return from a serious knee injury in reserve grade. 1 has spent the last year recovering from a fractured kneecap. Papenhuyzen emphasises in his message that he doesn't have a timeframe on his return to the field because the road back is "progression-based" and. One of the NRL’s longest injury lay-offs will end on Saturday, with Ryan Papenhuyzen set to return for the Storm after more than 400 days on the sidelines. I respect this. "Return to play? I'm not sure, but. Sun 13 Aug 2023, 06:50 PM. Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen will head back to America in December to meet up with renowned reconditioning specialist Bill Knowles in a bid to get his body right, with the club hopeful he will. The 24-year-old has posted videos on social media of pool sessions with Knowles, who Papenhuyzen said liked to “think laterally”. Papenhuyzen endured plenty of setbacks as his scheduled timeframe for a return kept getting pushed back. Now, nearly 13 months. March 2nd, 2023 9:41 am. The 25-year-old. Read on for all the key NRL Talking Points in Round 23. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but the Sharks could be. The Storm's top squad will return. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. While all the focus has been on Ryan Papenhuyzen’s pre-season trip to the US to get his body right, there’s another member of the Storm backline quietly plotting a return to the field after a. AAMI Park erupted in the 62nd minute of Saturday's clash, with the NRL return of Ryan Papenhuyzen one of many highlights of the afternoon in the Storm's 37-16 victory over Gold Coast. Munster and star halves partner Jahrome Hughes look shadows of their former selves, there's still no sign of fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen (and his return from a shattered kneecap will likely be. The 24-year-old recently flew to Philadelphia. The 25-year-old. Papenhuyzen is likely to return through Melbourne’s feeder club, Sunshine. After making a long-awaited return from a shattered kneecap, Papenhuyzen fractured his ankle when Asofa-Solomona fell on his ankle in a freak accident against the Broncos in week one of the finals. While the Storm won't be in a happy mood after their surprising loss to the Newcastle Knights, there is one positive they can take away from their trip up. January 12th, 2023 1:35 pm. Papenhuyzen is unlikely to return early in the season, with no. Video: Bill Scurfield/QRL. The career of Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen is up in the air as the 2020 premiership winner struggles to recover from a badly broken kneecap sustained last July. Ryan Papenhuyzen returns to action via Queensland Cup. The 24-year-old has been busy in his recovery from a sickening broken kneecap suffered midway through the 2023 season. Injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is back on deck with the Storm, following a 'refreshing' rehab program in the United States. Fri 25 Aug, 2023Fallen star cleared for NRL return. " Yeah look , not quite — Ryan Papenhuyzen (@ryanpapenhuyzen) June 7, 2023 The report from News Corp was reportedly obtained through a friend of Papenhuzyen, with a return through the QLD Cup revealed as "likely" in the next three. After 384 days on the sidelines, Papenhuyzen played 40 minutes for the Storm's Queensland Cup feeder side. Speaking to SEN on. By Jon Healy Posted Sat 26 Aug 2023 at 8:03am, updated Sat 26 Aug 2023 at 11:16am Every touch from Ryan Papenhuyzen elicited cheers from the Melbourne. Reports surfaced on Wednesday that a friend of Papenhuyzen confirmed that the 2020 Clive Churchill medallist received a positive medical report and will make a return as early as July. Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says suggestions he could be back in 3-4 weeks are “ambitious”, but he’s holding out hope he could return before the NRL finals. 01:40 All Papenhuyzen's touches in his NRL return. Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm is injured after scoring a try against the Dragons. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Roosters coach Trent Robinson weighs in on Joseph. Ryan Papenhuyzen recovery slower than expected. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will end nearly 400 days on the sidelines and make his long-awaited return to football this weekend after some “ups and downs” in his long recovery from a serious. Papenhuyzen's NRL return was just. “Paps is going really well. Ryan Papenhuyzen (ankle, Round 1) Xavier Coates (ankle, pre-season) Justin Olam (knee, season) George Jennings (knee, season) Alec MacDonald (hamstring, season) Newcastle Knights. His recovery has been. The Storm will be without star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen for weeks to come after the 23-year-old suffered a torn hamstring. Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed the brilliant way in which Billy Slater and his wife took him under their wing as he recovered from a devastating knee injury that saw him miss more than 12 months of NRL action. Source: Supplied. — Ryan Papenhuyzen (@ryanpapenhuyzen) July 22, 2023 “He’s getting close to playing again,” Bellamy said, with the club aiming for Papenhuyzen to ease his way back in through reserve grade. Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has provided the biggest hint yet that his side will be boosted by the return of superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen before the NRL finals series. players. . (AAP: Joel Carrett) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article. "Return to play? I'm not sure, but. Martin Gabor from Nca Newswire. Papenhuyzen is set to return to training in. “Clive Churchill medallist, premiership player, so he's a fantastic player and I'm sure he's going to be in our best. Injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is back on deck with the Storm, following a 'refreshing' rehab program in the United States. but made his return via Bellamy's bench in last week's win over the Cowboys. Sat 05. ALL EYES WERE ON. com NRL This article is more than 1 month old Broken but unbeaten: Ryan Papenhuyzen vows to ‘go again’ after horror NRL injury Storm star has had surgery for broken ankle after 26-0 loss to Broncos. Champions. Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to play his first match in 384 days when he lines up for the Sunshine Coast Falcons (NRL). The fullback has been missing since round nine with a. Player Stats. Tue 05 Sep, 2023 Player Media. Daniel Pockett/Getty Images. The Storm have confirmed how they’ll use superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen after he started his first game in over 12 months last week. Ryan Papenhuyzen has described the horrific injury that ended his NRL comeback after just three games as the worst pain he has experienced, but promised to return to the field next year after. Image: Getty/Fox Sports. Papenhuyzen last played in Round 18 2022 when he suffered a shattered patella in the Storm’s 20-16 to the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park. The exact date of his return is TBC. 1 jersey this year while the Storm star was sidelined and looking to return towards the finals. While Henderson has only met Papenhuyzen a few times at pre-season camps in Geelong, Falcons CEO Chris Flannery was at the club back when the 25-year-old. Injured Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to make a return to rugby league this weekend following a horrific knee injury he suffered. After suffering yet another serious injury only weeks into his NRL return, Ryan Papenhuyzen took to Instagram to share an update. “We're obviously devastated for Ryan suffering another setback after spending a significant time away from the game after injuring his knee last year,” GM of football Frank Ponissi said. Ryan Papenhuyzen posts an update from hospital on his. Ryan Papenhuyzen will rejoin the Melbourne playing group at the end of the week. Ryan Papenhuyzen will make his return to the playing field this weekend in what could shape as a huge boost for the Melbourne Storm's premiership hopes. Ryan Papenhuyzen got through his first contact session in nearly a year this week and is looking to make his return to the playing field in the coming weeks. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will end nearly 400 days on the sidelines and make his long-awaited return to football this weekend after some “ups and downs” in his long recovery from a serious. The 25-year-old’s latest setback came during his third game upon return from a knee injury which left him out of the game for 13 months. Outside back Nick Meaney has been named as Papenhuyzen’s starting fullback replacement. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return, but Jahrome Hughes injured his knee. True Blue squad member Ryan Papenhuyzen says he’s gained more confidence in his knee after a week of intensive rehab in the United States, but he still doesn’t know when he will get back playing. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images Source: Getty Images “I’ve been pretty strong with it the whole time. Ryan Papenhuyzen getting specialist help in the US after knee injury. (Getty Images)Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has resumed running on grass in the clearest sign yet he is approaching a long-awaited return from his knee injury. Tue 1 Aug 2023, 03:45 PM. Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen. Read on for the full NRL Casualty Ward. One of the good guys of rugby league, Ryan Papenhuyzen's injury rocked teammates and opponents alike. Vote now allstarmile. “Paps is going really well. There’s every chance these two will be squaring off against each other in the decider. Sat 05 Aug, 2023. Picture: Instagram. Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to return from a serious knee injury. Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen (centre) has returned to team training in a boost for the improving Storm. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen says he is hungry for more minutes as coach Craig Bellamy wrestles with how to best use the explosive fullback as part of his side's finals. July 3rd, 2021 9:15 pm. Dragons centre Tyrell Fuimaono looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he was sent off for a high shot on Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen early in. Tue 05 Sep, 2023 Storm 'It hasn’t really sunk in yet': Papenhuyzen set for 384-day return. Finding his way into a bench utility role, Papenhuyzen made his NRL debut in Round 4, 2019 and proceeded to play 22 first-grade games in. Champions. The Storm’s night of disaster was summed up by the sight of star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen being carried off with a badly broken ankle, just three weeks after his return from a shattered kneecap. Play was stopped late. Papenhuyzen suffered a shattered patella during a Round 18 game against the Canberra Raiders last season, but a return date has yet to be set. Papenhuyzen has had a wretched run with injury over the last two seasons, suffering a long-term concussion in 2021 before tearing his hamstring and injuring his PCL in the same match last year. Justin Olam, Tui Kamikamica, George. Storm coach Craig Bellamy has provided an encouraging update on injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, saying “this week has been a big step forward for him” as he continues to recover from a. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will end nearly 400 days on the sidelines and make his long-awaited return to football this weekend after some “ups and downs” in his long recovery from a serious. Ryan Papenhuyzen back at Storm training on Friday. Ryan Papenhuyzen’s bombshell announcement that he still doesn’t know when he’ll return to the footy field leaves the Storm with a major selection headache heading into the new season. The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will miss between the opening six and eight rounds of the NRL season. The 2020 Clive Churchill Medallist's most recent NRL match was in round 18 last year, when he shattered his patella in 10 places in a sickening collision. Ryan Papenhuyzen is intent on making those who shopped him around "eat their words" by fighting to keep the Melbourne fullback jersey ahead of Sua Faalogo. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will end nearly 400 days on the sidelines and make his long-awaited return to football this weekend after some “ups and downs” in his long recovery from a serious. melbournestorm. Storm: Ryan Papenhuyzen is expected to return either as a starting fullback or as a utility off the bench. Team Lists. Three weeks into his return after 405-days of rehab for a shattered kneecap, the Storm star has had surgery for broken ankle suffered in the 26-0 loss to Brisbane. March 2, 2023 - 12:11PM. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen said he felt “really good” after returning from a 405-day injury lay-off in a 37-16 win over the Titans but did admit he went through some “dark days”. Ryan Papenhuyzen came through his first contact session unscathed during the week as Storm coach Craig Bellamy explained why he did not want to give his star No. Rugby League. 00:50 Bellamy provides update on Papenhuyzen. The exact date of his return is still TBC. Source: Supplied. His recovery has been. Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen knows his Origin dream is over but he's just happy to be back and setting sail for the finals. Ryan Papenhuyzen 22' Sualauvi Faalogo 45' Ipswich Jets conversions achieved by: Dray Ngatuere-Wroe 68'. Papenhuyzen was made for Finals. Rugby league legend Glenn Lazarus has urged Ryan Papenhuyzen to “continue to fight” as he prepares for another extended period on the sidelines. Scattered through the stands were fans wearing blonde mullet wigs. the star fullback has only just made his return to the NRL. Many Pappy returns: Storm No. Playing in the fullback role in the absence of Ryan Papenhuyzen, Nick Meaney has admitted he is open to switching positions to be a bench utility when Papenhuyzen returns. Meaney has been one of the most consistent fullbacks in the NRL as the Storm's No. Ryan Papenhuyzen will make his highly anticipated return to football, in what will be 384 days since he suffered his knee injury in Round 18, 2022. 01:06 Papenhuyzen was made for Finals. The intensive fortnight will include sessions twice a day with Papenhuyzen to return to Storm for the second week of the annual Geelong camp to continue his. Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has given a horrific account of the moments that followed his broken ankle, describing it as the worst pain he's ever felt. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. A 40-minute cameo for the Sunshine Coast Falcons two weeks ago ushered in Papenhuyzen’s return to action after 384 days, while his second. “He is. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. Ryan Papenhuyzen plans to return to Philadelphia to see renowned rehabilitation specialist Bill Knowles as the Melbourne star eyes a remarkable round-one. Just weeks after making his return to the NRL, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered another cruel injury blow. Dally M. Melbourne Storm fullback Nick Meaney has declared he wants to keep the No. The Melbourne Storm fullback will play for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Q Cup on Saturday at Sunshine Coast Stadium. The Storm have been fortunate to have Nick Meaney wear the No. com. After a near 16-month stint on the sidelines, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen is now seemingly weeks away from making an improbable NRL return. Injured Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen remains hopeful he will play again before the NRL finals but has quashed speculation of an imminent return. The Melbourne Storm have got superstar fullback Ryan. 1 jersey in Papenhuyzen’s absence. Toby Sexton (face/head knock) — TBA. Bellamy's side has a host of new players while the uncertainty around Ryan Papenhuyzen's return date presents a big hurdle to overcome for at least the first half of the year. They were there to see their hero Ryan Papenhuyzen return to first grade having played a handful of lower grade games after 14 months out of the game. The Storm have confirmed they’ll be without gun fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen for the first 6-8 rounds of the NRL season. When Ryan Papenhuyzen runs onto the field at Sunshine Coast Stadium this Saturday, it will be 384 days since he last played rugby league. pap)A return in rounds 4/5 is on the cards for the centre as his knee cartilage issues improve. There might be almost 50,000 Broncos fans at Suncorp, but this Ryan Papenhuyzen injury has taken the air out of the stadium. 8. Papenhuyzen was used a utility off the bench and had to play in the middle before nailing down the No. Tue 24 Jan 2023, 05:49 PM. . Superstar Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has made a worrying admission about his return from injury after pouring cold water on reports he's set to return to the NRL between. In round 16, Papenhuyzen made his return to the Melbourne side and scored two tries in a 36–30 loss against Manly. 1 jersey. Image: Getty. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of. Injured Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on the horrific aftermath of the high tackle against the Dragons that has rubbed him out since Round 10 due to. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to rugby league after being sidelined for more than a year with a gruesome knee injury. The shocking extent of the knee damage suffered by Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has been revealed in a scan. Ryan Papenhuyzen gave us a teaser in his 40-minute return two weeks ago, but on the weekend we got the full 80-minute package. The Melbourne Storm fullback suffered a devastating knee injury last year when he shattered his kneecap in a collision with Jack Wighton. Ryan Papenhuyzen's return to the NRL lasted just three games after suffering a horror injury to his right ankle in Melbourne's qualifying final with the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on. Ryan Papenhuyzen made his much anticipated return to rugby league with the Sunshine Coast Falcons against Ipswich Jets in front of thousands. Nick Meaney has revealed Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has flagged the possibility that he might be moved to the bench once Ryan Papenhuyzen is ready for NRL action. Dean Ieremia (knee) The winger has had surgery on his ruptured ACL last week. However, with no other injuries in the backline, there is no. He made his return after 384 days on the sideline in the Hostplus Cup last month and. . Papenhuyzen recently. It has been 384 days since he last played for Melbourne Storm - 1561 days. After more than 13 months out of the game through injury, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to the NRL against the Titans. Ryan Papenhuyzen won't play again this year after leaving the field with a fractured ankle against the Broncos, while teammate Xavier Coates has also been sidelined. 2 min read. The NRL will review the Storm’s decision to keep Cameron Munster and Harry Grant on the field after both suffered head. The fullback sustained a serious ankle injury in his team's qualifying. Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed Melbourne Storm teammate Tariq Sims stayed with him in hospital until 4. com. By Damien McCartney and Lachlan Harper. Titans: Jayden Campbell suffered a potentially serious knee injury that may see him miss. @ryanpapenhuyzen. 1 jersey in Papenhuyzen’s absence. Injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is back on deck with the Storm, following a 'refreshing' rehab program in the United States. His recovery has been. The Melbourne Storm have copped some unwelcome news with the 2022 NRL season right around the corner regarding star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen. Braidon Burns (leg/ankle. By Seb Mottram 7 months ago. Meanwhile, Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return from a serious knee injury and he could solve a halves headache at the club. Joe Chan (calf) The back-rower is expected to be back in action this week for the Brisbane Tigers after missing. Learning from the performance specialist who helped the likes of Tiger Woods. Ryan Papenhuyzen is intent on making those who shopped him around “eat their words” by fighting to keep the Melbourne fullback jersey ahead of Sua Faalogo. Ryan Papenhuyzen hasn't played since fracturing his kneecap in 2022. 08-26-2023 • 3 min read (Getty Images) Melbourne Storm beat Gold Coast Titans 37-16 to cement their spot in the top four but for much of the contest it seemed as if the AAMI Park faithful were. Print Team Lists Stats. Mitchell Pearce shuts door on fairytale NRL return and retiresOct 5th, 2023. Credit: Instagram and AAP. Fri 25 Aug, 2023A new mini-doco has captured the staggering work Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is doing to return to the NRL. He is a famous. Wed 02 Aug, 2023. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return from injury via QLD Cup with the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Now, nearly 13 months. ALL EYES WERE ON. Ryan Papenhuyzen's salary is estimated at $900K. Ryan Papenhuyzen “Still a lot of way to go before I am back where I need to be. Sat 5 Aug 2023, 07:24 PM. Ryan Papenhuyzen's recovery in the. Paps closes in on shock return —Brent Read . Speaking on The Matty Johns show about his injury. Originally Papenhuyzen was hoping for a return by this point in the season. 1 survives first game back in 384 days. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet so I’m sort of. Papenhuyzen played his first NRL game in 13 months at AAMI Park on Saturday after recovering from a horrific shattered kneecap during last. Papenhuyzen joined Storm in 2017 from Wests Tigers after a promising junior career which included representative appearances for NSW at U16 and U18 level as well as selection in the Australian Schoolboys side. Storm fullback Nick Meaney delivered a mammoth performance against the Roosters, and with Ryan Papenhuyzen’s return looming coach Craig Bellamy could have a headache on his hands. Speaking on the latest edition of Freddy And The Eighth, Fittler admitted his question marks over. Kick Return Metres 26 Titans : W Won 37 - 16 Interchange 18 - - - - - - 1 17 - 9 7 1. Top Performing Players. Ryan Papenhuyzen - Sunshine Coast Falcons. I said, ‘I haven. Papenhuyzen suffered a debilitating broken kneecap in Round 18 of last season, an injury so severe that many believed his career would be cut short as a result. Aug 25th, 2023. Meanwhile, Payne Haas has been named despite a shoulder injury and Ryan Papenhuyzen, Addin Fonua-Blake and Dale Finucane are all eyeing potential returns this week. Ryan Papenhuyzen provides update on his injury and ‘ambitious’ return date "Coming out of the week I did in the States, I thought I’d be back at round 6-8," Papenhuyzen told Triple M just. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return via the bench for Melbourne. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Valentine Holmes. Ryan Papenhuyzen (neck) has been ruled out, with Nicho Hynes replacing him at fullback. Ryan Papenhuyzen: The return. Look like STILL no set return date for Ryan Papenhuyzen. Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is no closer to knowing when he will be back on the park, but declared his two-and-a-half week. Ryan Papenhuyzen has been named in the Melbourne Storm squad to take on the Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park on Saturday afternoon. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered a suspected compound ankle fracture in the Broncos win over Melbourne. Ryan Papenhuyzen is nearing a return for the Melbourne Storm after he was named in their extended squad for Friday’s clash with Brisbane. melbournestorm. The vision prompted injured Melbourne Storm player Ryan Papenhuyzen to tweet: “From a perspective of someone going through a rehab. Papenhuyzen is. St George Illawarra centre Tyrell Fuimaono has been sent off after his late, high shot on Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen left the star fullback prone on the turf early in their. UPDATED: Injury-ravaged Melbourne Storm gun Ryan Papenhuyzen has taken to Instagram to send a message to fans after suffering yet another blow on his return to the NRL. On Saturday afternoon, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Ryan will make his return in the Queensland Cup after more than 380 days on the sideline. Speaking on Sunday Night With Matty Johns following Round 9, Papenhuyzen explained some issues with his right foot have. Latrell Mitchell and Ryan Papenhuyzen in the past 12 months. Champions. Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has undergone surgery on his right ankle today after fracturing it late in the Brisbane Broncos-Melbourne Storm Qualifying Final at. Related / Signings 2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Updated rosters for every team. Sun 27 Aug 2023, 09:01 AM. The star fullback, wearing the No. Ryan Papenhuyzen - Sunshine Coast Falcons After a lengthy absence due to a horrific knee injury, Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen made his return to the field over the weekend during a QLD Cup. 'It’s sentimental': Falcons prepare for Papenhuyzen's return. Ryan Papenhuyzen played one half against the Ipswich Jets in his successful return to the footy field with the Sunshine Coast Falcons in Round 20 of the Hostplus Cup. Ryan Papenhuyzen has not played since suffering a horrific knee injury against the Raiders last July (NRL) Papenhuyzen has been hesitant to put a hard timeline on his return, something. The Storm superstar scored a try and set up two tries in Sunshine. Speaking on the latest edition of Freddy And The Eighth, Fittler admitted his question marks over Papenhuyzen and his ability to play the entire. Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has some advice for Manly fans on what to expect from Tom Trbojevic after his stint with. (NRL Images) "Massive thank you to everyone who came out today. Initial reports suggested Papenhuyzen had suffered a compound fracture, which sparked fears he would struggle to get back to his best and. Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy concedes he does not know when superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to the NRL after admitting his recovery from injury is going slower than expected. Sun 27 Aug 2023, 09:01 AM. With a potential return to first grade looming, Papenhuyzen was at his very best for the Sunshine Coast franchise, setting up two tries before scoring. with a return of 18 goals and 61 behinds. Read more here. The star No. Jahrome Hughes attends to Ryan Papenhuyzen after his injury. Papenhuyzen is still unable to run following his injury and said Knowles had boosted his confidence about being able to return to peak form and fitness. Stream the NRL. Ryan Papenhuyzen has returned to the Melbourne Storm training track with a refreshed and positive mindset for the upcoming season but the fullback is yet to put a date on his return. Feb 21st, 2023. Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodksi is expecting Ryan Papenhuyzen to return early in the new season, saying the injured fullback has improved since returning from the United States. Papenhuyzen was only three matches into his return from a knee injury that kept him sidelined for a year. 01:40 All Papenhuyzen's touches in his NRL return. The gruesome nature of his latest setback prompted fears of another long lay-off, but Ponissi remained optimistic for. 3 weeks ago Storm. Meaney has felt the full extent of Papenhuyzen’s latest setback most after taking his No. Just weeks after making his return to the NRL, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered another cruel injury blow. . Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. The Falcons, who sit in tenth spot on the QLD Cup ladder, take on the Ipswich Jets at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with kick-off set for 5pm (AEST). Latrell Mitchell and Ryan Papenhuyzen in the past 12 months. Papenhuyzen was already one of the most exciting and popular players in. By Lachlan Geleit a year ago. Ryan Papenhuyzen is looming as Melbourne Storm’s finals wildcard with the star fullback a real “chance” to return in two weeks’ time after starring in the. Since joining the Melbourne Storm at the beginning of last season after stints with the Knights and Bulldogs, Meaney took over the role of being the club's. Ladder. Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to make his return from knee and hamstring injuries that. Ryan Papenhuyzen admits there’s still a way to go before he’s back on the big stage but is hopeful a finals run might be the gateway to his awaited return from injury. After spending. Three games into his return from a. Ryan Papenhuyzen to return from injury in reserve grade “It hasn’t really sunk in yet so I’m sort of just going through the training week and trying to prepare like it’s a normal game. Papenhuyzen himself admitted a number of weeks ago upon his return from a trip to the United States of America where he spent two weeks working on his knee, which was shattered at the. Round 20 highlights: Papenhuyzen returns. Ryan Papenhuyzen getting specialist help in the US after knee injury. ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA. Storm CEO places tentative timeline on Papenhuyzen after “great trip” to United States. Papenhuyzen was originally injured in Round 9 against the St George Illawarra Dragons, hurting his knee and hamstring, leaving him with two separate recoveries for the price of one. The Storm have made a big call on Ryan Papenhuyzen as the top eight teams prepare to welcome back some. 1 jersey. 3 min read. Papenhuyzen was involved in plenty during the 40 minutes he played of the contest, before being substituted out of the game at halftime. Such is the interest in Papenhuyzen’s appearance. Arguably the mullet that has cut through most to non-league circles, Storm flyer Ryan Papenhuyzen has long donned his 70s-inspired cut, his locks flying behind the speedster a common sight. 1:41. The 2020 Clive Churchill Medallist was knocked out by a sickening hit against St George Illawarra on May 16 and hasn’t made a return to full training since, as he battles ongoing issues with concussion. (Getty) The Storm revealed Papenhuyzen suffered a hamstring. Tipping. Ryan Papenhuyzen looks set to make his return to the playing field this year. 3 min read September 9, 2023 - 11:10AMRyan Papenhuyzen (knee) Paps is building his running volumes. Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has continued to impress in the Hostplus Cup as he progresses in his bid to return to the NRL before the start of the finals series. Scores. Tue 1 Aug 2023, 03:45 PM. 1 has spent the last year recovering from a. The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will miss between the opening six and eight rounds of the NRL season. Just three games back after a year rehabbing his shattered kneecap, the 25-year-old has now. Only after the Knights receive the results of these tests will the club begin considering when Ponga might make his return to the NRL. Papenhuyzen was absent when Melbourne was a shock first-round finals loser to the Canberra Raiders in 2022, the first season since 2014 in which Bellamy’s side didn’t win a single final. Melbourne's superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring tear and a posterior cruciate ligament injury in Sunday's NRL win over St George. “It's hard to tell [about a return date]. Ryan Papenhuyzen’s growing number of off-field endorsement deals have him on track to become the first NRL player to earn $2 million a year as the most marketable player in the game, according. 30am after his horror ankle injury against the Broncos. Papenhuyzen is set to make his long-awaited return to playing for Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Queensland Cup on Saturday after a 384-day stint on the sidelines since shattering his right kneecap. Round 20 highlights: Papenhuyzen returns. The career of Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen is up in the air as the 2020 premiership winner struggles to recover from a badly broken kneecap sustained last July. A new mini-documentary offers a fascinating insight into Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen’s recovery from a long-term knee injury — and the renowned rehab. The 24-year-old flew over to. NRL 2023: Ryan Papenhuyzen opens up on injury, return date, Tom Trbojevic. "He was a big part. Storm chief backs Papenhuyzen to return from horror injury. Injured Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has rejected claims that he could make a return to the playing field in a month's time. Brenko Lee (hamstring) and Dale Finucane (calf) are expected to return in round 4. Aug 31st, 2023. But his return this season looks highly unlikely with seven games left before finals while the loss sees the team fall to fourth place. Ryan Papenhuyzen will make his highly anticipated return to football, in what will be 384 days since he suffered his knee injury in Round 18, 2022. Joel sits and talks with Harry Grant and Ryan Papenhuyzen during Sundays trial match against the Roosters . Ryan Papenhuyzen got through his first contact session in nearly a year this week and is looking to make his return to the playing field in the coming weeks. Related /. By Marc Churches. Credit: Getty Images The gun No. Ryan Papenhuyzen is expected to return early in 2024 after undergoing surgery on his ankle, Xavier Coates awaits the results of scans on Saturday afternoon with four other Storm players in some. Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed “frustrating” complications in his bid to return from a long-term injury, saying he still can’t put a time frame on his comeback. Melbourne Storm fill in fullback Nick Meaney has revealed he wants to keep playing fullback for the club, even as first-choice option Ryan Papenhuyzen prepares for his return to action. If ever there was a highly-anticipated return from injury it was Ryan Papenhuyzen’s. Skip to main content. The Storm will still push deep into September. Aug. Injuries have restricted Papenhuyzen to only 30 NRL games in the three years since propelling the Storm to victory in the 2020 grand final. His return date remains a mystery but Ryan Papenhuyzen has made a major breakthrough in his rehab, with the Storm fullback running on land this week as he continues to recover from a shocking knee. Presented by. Sources: Official NRL Website. “I. They were there to see their hero Ryan Papenhuyzen return to first grade having played a handful of lower grade games after 14 months out of the game. The Melbourne Storm fullback suffered a devastating knee injury last year when he shattered his kneecap in a collision with Jack Wighton. Fresh off a win over the Sydney Roosters on Thursday evening to take second spot on the NRL ladder with a. An official timeline on Papenhuyzen's return is yet to be determined, but Storm coach Craig Bellamy confirmed that his No. Tue 01 Nov, 2022. Ryan Papenhuyzen wants to return from injury better than ever. The fullback has been missing since round nine with a hamstring issue and the Storm will make a call on his fitness nearer to game day. Named in the extended reserves, Papenhuyzen is in line to make his return from injury, while Josh King has been rested from the contingent that took home the win over the Dragons in Round 25. It came after the Storm star suffered a devastating. Meaney has done a sensational job but Papenhuyzen’s potential return would furnish the Storm. Craig Bellamy undecided on Ryan Papenhuyzen's role for finals. The star fullback took to Twitter before 5:30pm to squash the rumour, writing "yeah look, not quite.