Paps closes in on shock return —Brent Read . He is a famous. Originally Papenhuyzen was hoping for a return by this point in the season. Injured Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed that there is no definitive return date to the playing field but said he is making progress in his rehab and will play at some stage this season. 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. Pic: Getty. Image: Getty/Fox Sports. The Storm's top squad will return. The exact date of his return is still TBC. His recovery has been. (Getty) "For what Ryan's been through, not just the last 15 months of rehabilitation on his knee, but the year before that he went. 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. Speaking on The Matty Johns show about his injury. 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. 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. 1 has spent the last year recovering from a fractured kneecap. Papenhuyzen. Ryan Papenhuyzen clutches his. Just three games back after a year rehabbing his shattered kneecap, the 25-year-old has now. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. The Melbourne Storm fullback will play for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Q Cup on Saturday at Sunshine Coast Stadium. The Storm have made a big call on Ryan Papenhuyzen as the top eight teams prepare to welcome back some. In a sign of just how far Papenhuyzen is from a return to the footy field though, his coach revealed the fullback hasn't even begun running on land yet. Ryan Papenhuyzen could be back for start of 2024 season. The Storm have confirmed they’ll be without gun fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen for the first 6-8 rounds of the NRL season. Ryan Papenhuyzen “Still a lot of way to go before I am back where I need to be. Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen is preparing for a shock return from injury after being sidelined for an entire year. 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. NRL legends divided over Ryan Papenhuyzen return. Melbourne superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen was taken off the field on a medicab in the dying stages of the Storm's 26-0 finals loss to Brisbane after suffering. He made his return after 384 days on the sideline in the Hostplus Cup last month and. I respect this. Papenhuyzen is yet to play this season after shattering his patella against the Canberra Raiders last season. Papenhuyzen was only three matches into his return from a knee injury that kept him sidelined for a year. His recovery has been. They'll also be without star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen until at least Round 6 and possibly longer depending on how he progresses with a strength program for his right leg. 5 hours ago 00:24. 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 already one of the most exciting and popular players in. 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. Scores. Dally M. By Marc Churches. 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. Picture: Instagram. Papenhuyzen, 25, told foxsports. Ryan Papenhuyzen's recovery in the US. Ryan Papenhuyzen (2019. Fri 25 Aug, 2023A new mini-doco has captured the staggering work Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is doing to return to the NRL. “I. The return of Papenhuyzen provides a huge boost for the Storm's premiership hopes, with Bellamy facing a selection headache with. 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. Presented by. Earlier in the year, Papenhuyzen provided an update on his recovery from a serious knee injury, revealing a setback that had extended his return to play timeframe. Speaking on the latest edition of Freddy And The Eighth, Fittler admitted his question marks over Papenhuyzen and his ability to play the entire. ” The return for Trbojevic is likely more imminent, with an expected two-month recovery period for the Grade 2. The Storm will be hoping Papenhuyzen's return goes smoothly as they eye an NRL. Ryan Papenhuyzen looks set to make his return to the playing field this year. 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. 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. The Storm have confirmed how they’ll use superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen after he started his first game in over 12 months last week. Sat 05 Aug, 2023. Ryan Papenhuyzen has a suspected fractured patella (kneecap) after heavy contact with Jack Wighton. Credit: NRL Photos, Getty He was, by his own admission, irritable and rude with his Storm teammates and. He is building towards a return to full training and should be available. 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. Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is expecting to see his former Storm teammate Ryan Papenhuyzen suit up for Melbourne when the two sides face off in Round 26 at AAMI Park this Saturday. Injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is back on deck with the Storm, following a 'refreshing' rehab program in the United States. The star No. 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. Star Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has flown to the US for treatment as he continues to recover from a shattered kneecap which threatens his NRL career. Disturbing X-ray images have emerged of Ryan Papenhuyzen's shattered kneecap after the Melbourne Storm fullback fractured the bone into 10 different pieces against Canberra last week. Read on for the full NRL Casualty Ward. The 24-year-old flew over to. Speaking to SEN on Thursday morning, Papenhuyzen shared details of where his rehabilitation journey is at after shattering his patella in Round 18 of the 2022 season. After more than 13 months out of the game through injury, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to the NRL against the Titans. “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. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of. March 2, 2023 - 12:11PM. X-ray images of Ryan Papenhuyzen’s shattered patellar show why the Melbourne Storm fullback’s knee cap fracture is “one of the most brutal NRL injuries seen in. Sun 27 Aug 2023, 09:01 AM. (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. Ryan Papenhuyzen returns to action via Queensland Cup. Play was stopped late. The return of Latrell Mitchell and David Fifita creates all the headlines, while Ryan Papenhuyzen is also set to feature for the Storm who will be missing Cameron Munster for their big clash with. The dynamic fullback has been named for the Storm's feeder club. Ryan Papenhuyzen looks set to make his return to the playing field this year. Just weeks after making his return to the NRL, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered another cruel injury blow. with a return of 18 goals and 61 behinds. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. 1's season had come to an end as a result of the collision. Picture: Instagram. 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 assault. 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. Picture: Instagram. 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. Related / Signings 2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Updated rosters for every team. The Storm have been fortunate to have Nick Meaney wear the No. He was born in Kellyville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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. 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”. Tue 1 Aug 2023, 03:45 PM 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. 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. Tue 05 Sep, 2023 Storm 'It hasn’t really sunk in yet': Papenhuyzen set for 384-day return. 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. 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. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first NRL game in over 12 months on Saturday, while Nicho Hynes has been ruled out of Cronulla's blockbuster clash with Newcastle. The Melbourne Storm fullback made a successful return to the top grade two weeks ago, before getting his first start in 13 months last. 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. Originally Papenhuyzen was hoping for a return by this point in the season. the speedster said he would have liked to provide fans with a concrete update about his return date, but admitted. 18pm — Papenhuyzen in after centre’s HIA Young Tonumaipea has gone for a HIA after copping an accidental boot from Reece Walsh. Fresh off a win over the Sydney Roosters on Thursday evening to take second spot on the NRL ladder with a. August 13th, 2021 9:41 am. Ryan Papenhuyzen recovery slower than expected. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to rugby league after being sidelined for more than a year with a gruesome knee injury. 1. Papenhuyzen signed for Melbourne in 2019 on considerably less than the $600,000 the Tigers were then prepared to offer him to return to his first club. May 16th, 2021. 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. Nick Meaney has probably been the most overperforming value-for-money player this season, but Ryan Papenhuyzen is Ryan Papenhuyzen. When kick-off arrives on Saturday afternoon on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, his long. Latrell Mitchell and Ryan Papenhuyzen in the past 12 months. A return for Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is still some time off, but he’s confident of getting back to his blistering best. But his return this season looks highly unlikely with seven games left before finals while the loss sees the team fall to fourth place. NRL to review Storm HIA calls as Papenhuyzen wins battle of fullbacks. Sun 6 Aug 2023, 01:06 PM In his long-awaited return to the football field, Ryan Papenhuyzen showed no signs of nerves as he played a “pretty full 40 minutes” to help. 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. Wed 02 Aug, 2023 Play by Play. 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 Queensland Cup on Saturday. A 40-minute cameo for the Sunshine Coast Falcons two weeks ago ushered in Papenhuyzen’s. One of the good guys of rugby league, Ryan Papenhuyzen's injury rocked teammates and opponents alike. Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has undergone surgery on a fractured right ankle, with the NRL club hopeful he will return to training in new year. Tue 01 Nov, 2022. Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is loving his time in the USA with renowned reconditioning specialist Bill Knowles but says he won't be rushed into putting a timeline on his return to the NRL. Craig Bellamy undecided on Ryan Papenhuyzen's role for finals. That would be magic. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen has waited more than a year for this moment. Paps closes in on shock return —Brent Read . Papenhuyzen is set to return to training in. Papenhuyzen worked with Knowles earlier in the year after his 2022 campaign was cut short by a shocking knee injury, with his return late in the season one of the feel-good stories of the year. Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to return from a serious knee injury. 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. Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski expects star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen to return to play next month. The Melbourne Storm have confirmed star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will return through the QLD Cup this weekend for the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Papenhuyzen, whose leg became trapped in a defensive tackle gone. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen wants to return from injury better than ever. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return via the bench for Melbourne. Hynes has picked up a quad injury. 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. In his return game from suspension. 1 jersey. Braidon Burns (leg/ankle. See full list on sportingnews. & Harry Grant recently met up with the Price Kent Racing-trained I'm Thunderstruck ⚡ Watch until the end to hear who Paps & Harry are voting for in The #AllStarMile . pap) on Aug 1, 2020 at 5:57pm PDT "Next day I flew to the Sunny Coast, had a delayed flight, and got here at 10. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen's recovery in the. The Storm have confirmed they’ll be without gun fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen for the first 6-8 rounds of the NRL season. Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm is injured after scoring a try against the Dragons. 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. 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. Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen may not return until the Origin period, after revealing the previously released return date was an 'ambitious' target. Nick Meaney did an admirable job filling in at fullback in the back end of last season. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Valentine Holmes. 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. The Storm superstar scored a try and set up two tries in Sunshine. Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return to the field after more than a year on the sidelines. 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. Jahrome Hughes says he has already been the victim of Ryan Papenhuyzen’s speed as the fullback nears his return from injury. After spending. By Seb Mottram 7 months ago. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. His recovery has been. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ryan Papenhuyzen returns to rugby league after a year out with horrific injury Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Papenhuyzen shattered his right kneecap in 10 places in round 18 against the Canberra Raiders last season , with his return to rugby league taking 384 days. The fullback sustained a serious ankle injury in his team's qualifying. Only after the Knights receive the results of these tests will the club begin considering when Ponga might make his return to the NRL. Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will take the next step in the rehabilitation of his fractured kneecap by spending two weeks with a world-renowned specialist in the United States. Storm coach Craig Bellamy said his fullback was unlikely to return in 2022. The star fullback made his return to the field a fortnight ago via the Storm’s Queensland Cup feeder side, Sunshine Coast Falcons. Trbojevic was not diagnosed with a concussion while Mahoney was concussed but is the first player to be allowed to return before the 11-day stand down. The Storm fullback is in. Source: Supplied. Aug 31st, 2023. Picture: Instagram. Read on for all the NRL Teams. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to rugby league after being sidelined for more than a year with a gruesome knee injury. Meaney has done a sensational job but Papenhuyzen’s potential return would furnish the Storm. 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. Kick Return Metres 26 Titans : W Won 37 - 16 Interchange 18 - - - - - - 1 17 - 9 7 1. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first NRL game in over 12 months on Saturday, while Nicho Hynes has been ruled out of Cronulla's blockbuster clash with Newcastle. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen has waited more than a year for this moment. Ryan Papenhuyzen posts an update from hospital on his. Key points: Papenhuyzen was injured late in the. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the. 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. Top Performing Players. 30am after his horror ankle injury against the Broncos. Toby Sexton (face/head knock) — TBA. (Getty) The Storm revealed Papenhuyzen suffered a hamstring. Craig Bellamy is pleased with Ryan Papenhuyzen's progress since returning from a year-long injury lay-off but is still no closer to setting a date for the star fullback's first. 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. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images Source: Getty Images “I’ve been pretty strong with it the whole time. 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. The 2020 Clive Churchill Medallist hasn’t played first grade in over a year after suffering a sickening knee injury in last year’s Magic Round. Skip to main content. Team Lists. By Lachlan Geleit a year ago. Latrell Mitchell and Ryan Papenhuyzen in the past 12 months. The closest answer I can give is at some point this year. Meaney has been one of the most consistent fullbacks in the NRL as the Storm's No. Papenhuyzen's NRL return was just. "Return to play? I'm not sure, but. 1 the remainder of the season off. “Paps is going really well. Fri 25 Aug, 2023Fallen star cleared for NRL return. The star fullback took to Twitter before 5:30pm to squash the rumour, writing "yeah look, not quite. Outside back Nick Meaney has been named as Papenhuyzen’s starting fullback replacement. Play was stopped late. The 24-year-old. Craig Bellamy remains unsure about how Ryan Papenhuyzen will feature in the NRL finals after his brilliant return to fullback for the Storm after more than a year out. Ryan Papenhuyzen was born on 10 June 1998 and he is currently 23 years of age. NRL Photos Credit: The Daily Telegraph Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says Ryan Papenhuyzen could be the finals “X-factor” his team lacked last year as he confirmed injured stars Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes were on track to play in their. When Ryan Papenhuyzen runs onto the field at Sunshine Coast Stadium this Saturday, it will be 384 days since he last played rugby league. 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 likely the game will. Picture: NRL Imagery/Hamish Blair “It is a tough injury,” Tedesco said. Vote now allstarmile. 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. Reload page. Now, nearly 13 months. Formula One's return. Rodski was shocked to learn that surgeons were certain he’d make a full return after pins and clips were inserted to hold the kneecap together. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen (pictured right) broke his. Wed 02 Aug, 2023. Injuries and suspensions have forced a host of changes, while Ricky Stuart has swung the selection axe on his side. The 24-year-old has been busy in his recovery from a sickening broken kneecap suffered midway through the 2023 season. Hynes has picked up a quad injury at training and won't be able to line up for the Sharks this weekend. He made his first grade return a fortnight ago in a 20-minute cameo off the. His recovery has been. 3:35PM August 25, 2023. The return from the NFL for Holmes was…underwhelming. 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. " 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. A crowd of 18,072 gathered at AAMI Park to see the Storm play the Titans on Saturday afternoon. 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. 27 August 2023 at 12:24 am · 4-min read. PLAYER ISSUE RETURN; Jake Averillo: Knee: 2024: Raymond Faitala-Mariner: Hamstring: 2024: Ryan Sutton: Neck: 2024: Tevita Pangai Junior: TBA: 2024: Jacob Preston. 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). 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 took to social media to provide an update about his injury. Ryan Papenhuyzen (neck) has been ruled out, with Nicho Hynes replacing him at fullback. Tue 1 Aug 2023, 03:45 PM. 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. Bellamy was also asked if there were concerns Papenhuyzen wouldn’t return this. 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. 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. 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. Previous Meetings. Storm CEO places tentative timeline on Papenhuyzen after “great trip” to United States. Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen knows his Origin dream is over but he's just happy to be back and setting sail for the finals. “Paps is going really well. Ahead of one of the most remarkable comebacks in NRL history, Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on the. Precious time: Papenhuyzen relishes one-on-one with Slater. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered a suspected compound ankle fracture in the Broncos win over Melbourne. Sun 27 Aug 2023, 09:01 AM. Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to play his first match in 384 days when he lines up for the Sunshine Coast Falcons (NRL). The Storm will still push deep into September. Staff Writers from Fox Sports. Related /. News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom. Read on for all the key NRL Talking Points in Round 23. Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to return in Round 15 of the NRL season, in a much-needed addition for the club. 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 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen is nearing a return for the Melbourne Storm after he was named in their extended squad for Friday’s clash with Brisbane. Ryan Papenhuyzen: The return. 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. Friday’s game was just his third NRL appearance since a return against the Gold Coast ended a 405-day NRL absence. Credit: Getty His quick play-the-ball helped put Melbourne on the front foot with skipper Christian Welch crashing over the. 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. There might be almost 50,000 Broncos fans at Suncorp, but this Ryan Papenhuyzen injury has taken the air out of the stadium. After a 405-day layoff, Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return to NRL action in his side’s 37-16 win over a gutsy Titans outfit, however the victory may come at a cost with. 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. Sep 9th, 2023 NRL news. In just his third game back in the top. com. Ryan Papenhuyzen made his much anticipated return to rugby league with the Sunshine Coast Falcons against Ipswich Jets in front of thousands. The Melbourne Storm fullback suffered a devastating knee injury last year when he shattered his kneecap in a collision with Jack Wighton. 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. A new mini-doco has captured the staggering work Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is doing to return to the NRL. Ryan Papenhuyzen exclusively chats to Melbourne Storm ahead of his anticipated return to the NRL field. 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. The Melbourne Storm celebrate the return of fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen after 405 days sidelined by a shattered knee, but an injury to another star could throw a monkey wrench in their plans for a. After more than 12 months out of the game through injury, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen is about to return to the field. (AAP: Joel Carrett) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return from injury via QLD Cup with the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Ryan Papenhuyzen was busy in his comeback game for the Sunshine Coast Falcons – and had some heavyweight NRL support in the crowd. The fullback has played the last three weeks with. Dally M. 3 min read. Justin Olam, Tui Kamikamica, George. Given the backline depth, Papenhuyzen won't be rushed back, but the Storm will also want him racking up minutes and kilometres in real game situations in his legs before the whips start cracking at the back-end of the season. NSW Blues squad member Ryan Papenhuyzen has undergone ankle surgery with Storm planning his return to footy in early 2024. Greg Alexander throws support behind Ryan Papenhuyzen. Craig Bellamy is pleased with Ryan Papenhuyzen's progress since returning from a year-long injury lay-off but is still no closer to setting a date for the star fullback's first-grade comeback. 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. Now, nearly 13 months. NRL legends divided over Ryan Papenhuyzen return. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen played the first half for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in his return to rugby league in the Hostplus Cup after more than a year out with injury. The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will miss between the opening six and eight rounds of the NRL season. 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. 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. 30am for a game at twelve [noon]. Ryan Papenhuyzen is back! Art by Boo Bailey. 17 July 2022 at 6:43 pm · 4-min read. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) Ryan Papenhuyzen insists there have been no setbacks in his return. 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. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen getting specialist help in the US after knee injury. Sat 05. If ever there was a highly-anticipated return from injury it was Ryan Papenhuyzen’s. au. The gruesome nature of his latest setback prompted fears of another long lay-off, but Ponissi remained optimistic for. Ryan Papenhuyzen goes down with a serious knee injury. — 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 issued an update on injured star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen as he gets closer to returning to the field. Credit: Getty His quick play-the-ball helped put Melbourne on the front foot with skipper Christian Welch crashing over the. 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. NRL teams lists Round 7: Ryan Papenhuyzen out, Canberra Raiders swing the axe. Melbourne superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen was taken off the field on a medicab in the dying. 2 min read June 8, 2023 - 11:00AMJuly 23rd, 2022 9:46 am. 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. Feb 21st, 2023. In 2021, Ryan Papenhuyzen, the reigning Clive Churchill Medallist, signed a three-year contract extension with Melbourne Storm, keeping him in the team until the end of the 2025 season. Ladder. Having had. Ryan Papenhuyzen: The return. Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has addressed reports he’s being shopped to a rival club, and revealed his relationship with rising star teammate Sua Faa’logo. Since then, his recovery has involved working with reconditioning expert Bill Knowles. 1 has spent the last year recovering from a. 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 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. The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will miss between the opening six and eight rounds of the NRL season. 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. 1 jersey in Papenhuyzen’s absence. After shattering his knee in round 18 last year the superstar fullback has since travelled to the US to seek specialist treatment for his cruel 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. The Melbourne Storm fullback suffered a devastating knee injury last year when he shattered his kneecap in a collision with Jack Wighton. Papenhuyzen, who hasn’t played in 2023 after suffering a fractured kneecap in round 18 last season, was keen to downplay expectation after a report of a favourable. "He was a big part. . Craig Bellamy won’t give the green light for Ryan Papenhuyzen’s long-awaited return to the NRL until after he meets the Storm superstar just hours before naming his team on Tuesday. NRL legends divided over Ryan Papenhuyzen return. The 24-year-old, who broke his kneecap midway through. "Return to play? I'm not sure, but. au. The US guru who helped Latrell Mitchell last year is raising hope a Storm star will return better than ever from a shocking. As the clock ticked down on a heavy finals defeat to the Brisbane Broncos, the 25-year-old was in obvious agony with a suspected broken ankle. Stream the NRL premiership 2022 live and free on 9Now. Learning from the performance specialist who helped the likes of Tiger Woods. Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to make his long-awaited return from injury during Melbourne's round 26 clash with the Titans after getting through Friday's captain's. There might be almost 50,000 Broncos fans at Suncorp, but this Ryan Papenhuyzen injury has taken the air out of the stadium. Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has some advice for Manly fans on what to expect from Tom Trbojevic after his stint with. The 25-year-old. Jarrod Croker’s return to the NRL was cut short on Friday night. Rugby League. ALL EYES WERE ON. Ryan Papenhuyzen 22' Sualauvi Faalogo 45' Ipswich Jets conversions achieved by: Dray Ngatuere-Wroe 68'. 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.