The US guru who helped Latrell Mitchell last year is raising hope a Storm star will return better than ever from a shocking. 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. Papenhuyzen, whose leg became trapped in a defensive tackle gone. 1 has spent the last year recovering from a. His recovery has been. The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will miss between the opening six and eight rounds of the NRL season. Paps closes in on shock return —Brent Read . Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. Ryan Papenhuyzen returns to action via Queensland Cup. I respect this. 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. Papenhuyzen to return. After more than 13 months out of the game through injury, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to the NRL against the Titans. A return for Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is still some time off, but he’s confident of getting back to his blistering best. 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. 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. ‘Frustrating’: Ryan Papenhuyzen unsure when he will be back playing NRL. NRL 2023: Ryan Papenhuyzen opens up on injury, return date, Tom Trbojevic. Ryan Papenhuyzen is nearing a return for the Melbourne Storm after he was named in their extended squad for Friday’s clash with Brisbane. 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. Image: Getty. Sun 27 Aug 2023, 09:01 AM. 1's season had come to an end as a result of the collision. 'It’s sentimental': Falcons prepare for Papenhuyzen's return. Analysis: Origin stars Pat Carrigan, Corey Oates, Kurt Capewell and Payne Haas return but Selwyn Cobbo (head knock) is still out. March 2, 2023 - 12:11PM. 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. 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. Toby Sexton (face/head knock) — TBA. Look like STILL no set return date for Ryan Papenhuyzen. Ryan Papenhuyzen getting specialist help in the US after knee injury. 💪🏼🔥 || #ryanpapenhuyzenedit #papenhuyzen #melbournestorm. “Paps is going really well. Just weeks after making his return to the NRL, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered another cruel injury blow. Sun 27 Aug 2023, 09:01 AM. Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed Melbourne Storm teammate Tariq Sims stayed with him in hospital until 4. Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has issued an update on injured star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen as he gets closer to returning to the field. Only after the Knights receive the results of those tests will the club begin considering when Ponga might make his NRL return. 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 speedster said he would have liked to provide fans with a concrete update about his return date, but admitted. Many Pappy returns: Storm No. Champions. 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. Read on for the full NRL Casualty Ward. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return via the bench for Melbourne. Papenhuyzen was already one of the most exciting and popular players in. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen's recovery in the US. When Ryan Papenhuyzen runs onto the field at Sunshine Coast Stadium this Saturday, it will be 384 days since he last played rugby league. The Melbourne Storm fullback will play for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Q Cup on Saturday at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Play was stopped late. When kick-off arrives on Saturday afternoon on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, his long. Ryan Papenhuyzen got through his first contact session in nearly a year this week and is looking to make. 1 jersey this year while the Storm star was sidelined and looking to return towards the finals. 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. 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. 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. Joe Chan (calf) The back-rower is expected to be back in action this week for the Brisbane Tigers after missing. After being ruled out of the first two games with a calf injury, the Clive Churchill Medallist is fit to return to the field, according to Fittler. Three games into his return from a. Welch: "That's a real goal for us". 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. 8. Sat 05. Joel sits and talks with Harry Grant and Ryan Papenhuyzen during Sundays trial match against the Roosters . F Share T Tweet Q SMS W WhatsApp B Email J Tumblr L LinkedIn. ALL EYES WERE ON. Ryan Papenhuyzen is nearing a return for the Melbourne Storm after he was named in their extended squad for Friday's clash with Brisbane. 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. June 8th, 2023 11:53 am. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen (knee) Paps continues to work hard on his rehab program, building strength in his right leg. Injured Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to make a return to rugby league this weekend following a horrific knee injury he suffered. 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). Picture: NRL Imagery/Hamish Blair Source: Supplied “It is a tough injury. 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. 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. Scattered through the stands were fans wearing blonde mullet wigs. Their immediate hopes of going back to back will be boosted by a likely return home for the back end of the regular season, with. Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has been named in the reserves for his side's clash with the Titans, in a clear indication he's nearing a return. Storm CEO places tentative timeline on Papenhuyzen after “great trip” to United States. 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. Wed 02 Aug, 2023. Just weeks after making his return to the NRL, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered another cruel injury blow. Related / Signings 2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Updated rosters for every team. 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. 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. The 25-year-old. 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. “He is. 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. Sat 5 Aug 2023, 07:24 PM. Originally Papenhuyzen was hoping for a return by this point in the season. 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. 30am after his horror ankle injury against the Broncos. Aug. 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. The vision prompted injured Melbourne Storm player Ryan Papenhuyzen to tweet: “From a perspective of someone going through a rehab. 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. Meaney has started the season at the back for the men in purple after finishing 2022 there following Ryan Papenhuyzen shattering his knee cap in a game. NRL 2023: Ryan Papenhuyzen opens up on injury, return date, Tom Trbojevic. 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. "Return to play? I'm not sure, but. Ryan Papenhuyzen exclusively chats to Melbourne Storm ahead of his anticipated return to the NRL field. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Valentine Holmes. The star No. Braidon Burns (leg/ankle. The 24-year-old, who broke his kneecap midway through. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return via the bench for Melbourne. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen Salary. 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. Sun 13 Aug 2023, 06:50 PM. Ryan Papenhuyzen will rejoin the Melbourne playing group at the end of the week. The 24-year-old. (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. 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. When kick-off arrives on Saturday afternoon on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, his long. Dally M. The fullback has played the last three weeks with. The 25-year old missed plenty of time with an ankle injury, but did manage 9 try assists in his 12 appearances. 18pm — Papenhuyzen in after centre’s HIA Young Tonumaipea has gone for a HIA after copping an accidental boot from Reece Walsh. 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. 1 the remainder of the season off. Sep 9th, 2023 NRL news. ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA. Credit: Getty His quick play-the-ball helped put Melbourne on the front foot with skipper Christian Welch crashing over the. 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. 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. January 12th, 2023 1:35 pm. The 24-year-old flew over to Philadelphia recently to work with world. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. 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. Credit: NRL Photos, Getty He was, by his own admission, irritable and rude with his Storm teammates and. A good performance against the Broncos could force him into Brad. Image: Getty. Friday’s game was just his third NRL appearance since a return against the Gold Coast ended a 405-day NRL absence. 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. 00:50 Bellamy provides update on Papenhuyzen. If ever there was a highly-anticipated return from injury it was Ryan Papenhuyzen’s. 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. In the 73rd minute when. 1 jersey. In his return game from suspension. Storm star Cameron Munster has hilariously sledged his legendary coach Craig Bellamy in a cheeky live TV interview - while also revealing the return date of fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen. Raiders: Jack Wighton is free to play if he takes the early guilty plea for abusing the referee. “Paps is going really well. The fullback sustained a serious ankle injury in his team's qualifying. The Storm fullback is in. And 1561 days since he last donned a Sunshine Coast Falcons jersey. The star fullback, wearing the No. A sickening hit on star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has marred Melbourne's 44-18 NRL win over a 12-man St George Illawarra at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Ryan Papenhuyzen during his NRL return for the Storm against the Titans. Ryan Papenhuyzen's salary is estimated at $900K. Speaking to SEN on. One of the good guys of rugby league, Ryan Papenhuyzen's injury rocked teammates and opponents alike. 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. NRL to review Storm HIA calls as Papenhuyzen wins battle of fullbacks. The star fullback, wearing the No. PLAYER ISSUE RETURN; Jake Averillo: Knee: 2024: Raymond Faitala-Mariner: Hamstring: 2024: Ryan Sutton: Neck: 2024: Tevita Pangai Junior: TBA: 2024: Jacob Preston. Wed 02 Aug, 2023. Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen. Key points: Papenhuyzen was injured late in the. It was a pretty tight contest there for a long time and I. ESPN. 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. The potential of Papenhuyzen to return to the Storm fold is an exciting one for the Melbourne faithful. Tipping. NRL legends divided over Ryan Papenhuyzen return. (Getty) The Storm revealed Papenhuyzen suffered a hamstring. 2 min read June 8, 2023 - 11:00AMJuly 23rd, 2022 9:46 am. Just three games back after a year rehabbing his shattered kneecap, the 25-year-old has now. Ryan Papenhuyzen goes down with a serious knee injury. melbournestorm. Sat 05 Aug, 2023. Now, nearly 13 months. The Storm have made a big call on Ryan Papenhuyzen as the top eight teams prepare to welcome back some. 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. The dynamic fullback. Papenhuyzen is set to return to training in. Related / Signings 2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Updated rosters for every team. (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. fan): "・ ・ #RYANPAPENHUYZEN : ̗̀ The Return of Ryan Papenhuyzen. 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”. INJURED IN ROUND 20. 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. “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. Ouch. 1 jersey in Papenhuyzen’s absence. Nick Meaney has probably been the most overperforming value-for-money player this season, but Ryan Papenhuyzen is Ryan Papenhuyzen. Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen's badly-broken ankle has piled on the misery after the Storm were dominated in a 26-0 NRL qualifying final loss to Brisbane. The Storm superstar scored a try and set up two tries in Sunshine. Latrell Mitchell and Ryan Papenhuyzen in the past 12 months. Storm chief backs Papenhuyzen to return from horror injury. 3 min read. 1 strained two ligaments in his right ankle after he stepped on the foot of recruit. Meaney has been one of the most consistent fullbacks in the NRL as the Storm's No. However, with no other injuries in the backline, there is no. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images Source: Getty Images “I’ve been pretty strong with it the whole time. By Marc Churches. Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed Melbourne Storm teammate Tariq Sims stayed with him in hospital until 4. 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. August 13th, 2021 9:41 am. 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. The 24-year-old, who broke his kneecap midway through. 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. Fresh off a win over the Sydney Roosters on Thursday evening to take second spot on the NRL ladder with a. Round 16 – Melbourne score 40+ points for the 10th time for the season, the first team to achieve that feat in Australian first grade rugby league. 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. 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. I said, ‘I haven. An official timeline on Papenhuyzen's return is yet to be determined, but Storm coach Craig Bellamy confirmed that his No. Hynes has picked up a quad injury. 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. Feb 21st, 2023. Ryan Papenhuyzen (pictured right) broke his. Just weeks after making his return to the NRL, Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered another cruel injury blow. There might be almost 50,000 Broncos fans at Suncorp, but this Ryan Papenhuyzen injury has taken the air out of the stadium. 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. The rugby. The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will miss between the opening six and eight rounds of the NRL season. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen ‘down in the dumps’ after Melbourne Storm star suffers ankle injury. The dynamic fullback hasn't played in. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to play his first match in 384 days when he lines up for the Sunshine Coast Falcons (NRL). Injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is back on deck with the Storm, following a 'refreshing' rehab program in the United States. 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. He was solid in his first hitout but. Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return, but Jahrome Hughes injured his knee. 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. Craig Bellamy has all-but confirmed the. Meaney has done a sensational job but Papenhuyzen’s potential return would furnish the Storm. Ahead of one of the most remarkable comebacks in NRL history, Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on the. Ryan Papenhuyzen back at Storm training on Friday. 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. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen wants to return from injury better than ever. au. 2 min read. Speaking on Sunday Night With Matty Johns following Round 9, Papenhuyzen explained some issues with his right foot have. A summary of the career stats for Ryan Papenhuyzen, a rugby league player who represented Junior Kangaroos, and also played for the Melbourne Storm. 17 July 2022 at 6:43 pm · 4-min read. 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. A crowd of 18,072 gathered at AAMI Park to see the Storm play the Titans on Saturday afternoon. Titans: Jayden Campbell suffered a potentially serious knee injury that may see him miss. Ladder. Originally Papenhuyzen was hoping for a return by this point in the season. 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. NSW Blues squad member Ryan Papenhuyzen has undergone ankle surgery with Storm planning his return to footy in early 2024. 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. “Ryan Papenhuyzen hasn’t been available, he. Ryan Papenhuyzen had six screws and a plate inserted into his leg on Saturday morning after breaking his ankle in the loss to Brisbane. The 24-year-old recently flew to Philadelphia to work with renowned rehabilitation specialist Bill Knowles. Storm chief backs Papenhuyzen to return from horror injury. Papenhuyzen pulled the strings of the Falcons’ attack finishing with two line break assists, two try assists, and a line break whilst chalking up 127 run metres. Ladder. Injured Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to make a return to rugby league this weekend following a horrific knee injury he suffered last season. ”. The NRL will review the Storm’s decision to keep Cameron Munster and Harry Grant on the field after both suffered head. Tipping. Key points: Papenhuyzen was injured late in the. Ryan Papenhuyzen has been named in the Melbourne Storm squad to take on the Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park on Saturday afternoon. Outside back Nick Meaney has been named as Papenhuyzen’s starting fullback replacement. 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. 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. Papenhuyzen is unlikely to return early in the season, with no. Picture: Instagram. The fullback sustained a serious ankle injury in his team's qualifying. Meaney has done a sensational job but Papenhuyzen’s potential return would furnish the Storm. July 3rd, 2021 9:15 pm. Injuries have restricted Papenhuyzen to only 30 NRL games in the three years since propelling the Storm to victory in the 2020 grand final. 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. News Corp can reveal Papenhuyzen received a highly encouraging medical report on Tuesday and could now be back playing in three to four weeks. 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 back end of last year, with renowned physiotherapist Bill Knowles that. Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has some advice for Manly fans on what to expect from Tom Trbojevic after his stint with. The star fullback took to Twitter before 5:30pm to squash the rumour, writing "yeah look, not quite. The Storm's top squad will return. 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. 3 min read September 9, 2023 - 11:10AMRyan Papenhuyzen (knee) Paps is building his running volumes. It is a long-awaited return – one that people at all levels of the game have been hoping for since the Melbourne. The Melbourne Storm fullback made a successful return to the top grade two weeks ago, before getting his first start in 13 months last. the star fullback has only just made his return to the NRL. 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. Fri 25 Aug, 2023Fallen star cleared for NRL return. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. Ryan Papenhuyzen (pictured left) is making great strides in his recovery ahead of a possible return to the NRL. But coach Craig Bellamy is still hesitant to confirm when the 24-year-old will be back on the park. 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. 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. 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. You can only imagine the emotions Ryan Papenhuyzen was feeling when he walked out for his first game of rugby league in 384. Dally M. 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 (@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. 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. 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. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) Ryan Papenhuyzen insists there have been no setbacks in his return. 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. Fri 25 Aug, 2023A new mini-doco has captured the staggering work Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is doing to return to the NRL. Tue 01 Nov, 2022. 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. Picture: Instagram. Stream the NRL. 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. Source: Supplied. Papenhuyzen's NRL return was just. . It has been 384 days since he last played for Melbourne Storm - 1561 days. March 2nd, 2023 9:41 am. ” The return for Trbojevic is likely more imminent, with an expected two-month recovery period for the Grade 2. Melbourne Storm comeback star Ryan Papenhuyzen has suffered a cruel blow just weeks after returning to the NRL. NRL guru Phil Gould believes there's still a way to go for Ryan Papenhuyzen until he's dazzling the NRL once more with his fireworks at fullback, despite having made his long-awaited return from a. 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. Papenhuyzen played his first NRL game in 13 months at AAMI Park on Saturday after recovering from a horrific shattered kneecap during last. 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. The star No. 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. 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. He is building towards a return to full training and should be available. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen's recovery in the. Staff Writers from Fox Sports. 1. (Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) The speedster spoke of Slater's instrumental role in his comeback on Nine's Today on Thursday morning. Followed categories will be added to My News. ‘He’s still got it’: Papenhuyzen burning Storm teammates as. 19 jersey. Image: Getty/Fox Sports. 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. return with coach Craig Bellamy making 12 changes to his side. 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. Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski expects star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen to return to play next month. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return to America to work with Bill Knowles after he spent time with the specialist earlier this year. 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. Martin Gabor. 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. Ryan Papenhuyzen: The return. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet so I’m sort of. 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. Papenhuyzen. 𝖿𝖺𝗇 (@paps. The Storm will still push deep into September. Dally M. 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. A 40-minute cameo for the Sunshine Coast Falcons two weeks ago ushered in Papenhuyzen’s. Ryan Papenhuyzen coudl make his return for the Storm soon. 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. 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. Picture: Instagram. 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. 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. with a return of 18 goals and 61 behinds. 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.