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Perth Now
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Storm watch for two stars ahead of Manly battle
Injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is no certainty to play in Melbourne's NRL clash with Manly and neither is a grieving Cameron Munster. Papenhuyzen is battling a niggling calf strain that has seen him withdraw on the eve of the Storm's two previous matches, against Newcastle and North Queensland. Munster still hasn't returned to Melbourne headquarters following the death of his father Steven and his heroic performance in the State of Origin decider. 'The club's been really good to give him some time off and obviously the emotional rollercoaster of Origin, let alone the passing of Steve, it's a massive toll to come back from,' Papenhuyzen told AAP.'We haven't seen him in yet - he's replied to all our messages though, and, he's in good spirits, but yeah, it's a grieving process you need to let people go through.' While the team has won both matches in Papenhuyzen's absence it's been a frustrating time for the 27-year-old, who has a long history of injury. 'It feels like it's improving, it's more just I can't really tell unless I'm running and we shut it down the last few days so I can't really give an indicator of where it's at,' he said. 'I'll have a run on Wednesday and if it's no good we will shut it down again ... it's a five-day turnaround into the Roosters so we can't be messing around. 'These little ones are more annoying in the sense that you can see the finish line and you want to push but you've got the bigger goal at the end of the year so I've got to be smart around that.' Nick Meaney has flourished in his return to the fullback role and Papenhuyzen joked he might have a fight on his hands to recover the No.1 jersey and the Storm's goal-kicking duties. Papenhuyzen has been linked to a proposed northern hemisphere rebel rugby union competition named R360. While the Saudi-backed league is still in the very early stages, players have reportedly been offered $A2 million a season which Papenhuyzen said any player would 'have to consider'. But Papenhuyzen, who played rugby at school in Sydney, said he was contracted to the Storm next year and that remained his focus. 'I've just got a big focus for winning the premiership and hopefully going back-to-back next year and then we'll see, but you always look forward to your future and see what's happening,' he said. 'I'm sure my manager is doing a good job with that and has got it all under control.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Craig Bellamy's career call raises questions over Papenhuyzen's $2m Bears links
Craig Bellamy has signed on for another year at the helm of the Melbourne Storm in a huge boost for Ryan Papenhuyzen amid his links with the Perth Bears. While Storm players Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes claimed they didn't know Bellamy's next move as coach, the 65-year-old signed on for another year at the Storm on Thursday. Bellamy signed a five-year contract back in 2022 that allows him to decide on an annual basis whether he will continue in the head coach position or transition into a coaching director role. Bellamy is showing no signs of slowing down, adding to his workload this year by joining the NSW State of Origin team as an advisor to coach Laurie Daley. And Bellamy has handed his players more certainty heading into another season having reaffirmed his position at the helm of the Storm. And the timing could work in favour for with the Perth Bears lurking to make a big signing. Mal Meninga is set to be announced as the new coach of the Perth Bears and links are starting to ramp up about who the marquee signings will be for the club. Meninga claimed on Thursday the Bears won't have extra salary cap space to get their club off the ground, which will see them build a roster from the ground up. But with a new NRL TV broadcast deal set to boost the salary cap for each team, players are being linked to the Bears. And the name at the top of the list is Papenhuyzen. The superstar fullback has been touted as potentially the first $2 million a season player if he was willing to make the move west. Papenhuyzen signed a deal that would see him finish up at the end of next season at the Storm. The fullback could have signed the one-year extension in a bid to get a bigger deal down the line when the NRL TV broadcast deal is finalised. Or, Papenhuyzen could have been waiting on the futures of those around him. Papenhuyzen admitted his goal was to win premierships, not chase the money, after re-signing with Melbourne. And he appears to have lined his deal up with teammates Harry Grant, Hughes and Munster. Last year, Grant signed a deal to lock him in until the end of 2026. This is the same as Hughes. And another one Papenhuyzen could have been waiting on is Bellamy. With Bellamy's future up-in-the-air every year, Papenhuyzen may have doubted his role in the team. The fullback entered the 2025 season with question marks over his form due to his injuries. However, the fullback once again entered the frame for State of Origin selection as he leads the try scoring tally. And Bellamy's comments after re-signing could give Melbourne Storm fans more confidence both Bellamy and Papenhuyzen might even stay beyond 2026. 'I've always said that I will only keep coaching if the players, coaches and club believe that I still have something to offer,' Bellamy said in a statement. 'As mentioned last season, my focus remains on developing our players and helping them learn and grow together as a team. Our squad is in a stable position and I'm looking forward to the improvement we can continue to make." While Bellamy's future is still in the air after next season, Papenhuyzen could view his latest move as a momentum swing for his next contract. Bellamy's new deal delighted Storm chairman Matt Tripp who claimed the coach is 'hugely committed' to his role. 'We know Craig is as determined as ever to achieve further success,' Tripp said. 'He has the energy and experience to drive Storm forward this season and build on our strong start to the year. He leads an excellent group of coaches and performance staff, providing a great support base and giving Craig the best opportunity to focus on his coaching and developing our players.'
The Advertiser
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Papenhuyzen learns fate as he and Mulitalo clear air
Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has avoided any charge over his last-minute hit on Ronaldo Mulitalo and the pair have cleared the air following Cronulla's NRL win. In a dramatic closing to the Sharks' 31-26 win over the Storm, Papenhuyzen was hit high by Siosifa Talakai before Mulitalo stood over the top of the Melbourne No.1. The pair clashed again on the next play, when Mulitalo defused a last-ditch Melbourne bomb and copped a high swinging arm from Papenhuyzen while on the ground. Referee Adam Gee placed Papenhuyzen on report, but opted against giving Cronulla a penalty in order to end the game and stop emotions boiling over again. Talakai was on Sunday handed a fine over his high shot on Papenhuyzen, while the Storm fullback was not charged at all. "Me and Ronaldo spoke after the game, we're all good," Papenhuyzen said afterwards. "We just spoke about having a competitive nature and that's going to happen in games. We respect that about each other. We spoke about it, we're all good. It's all on the field and we just get on with it. "It was two competitive sides. It just got a bit competitive there and heated. That's what you like." Papenhuyzen's non charge means he remains either a possible - if unlikely - option for NSW for State of Origin I, or the man to lead the Storm with other representative players out. The news was not so good for Warriors star James Fisher-Harris, who is facing a one-match ban after his high shot on Harrison Graham. On return from a pectoral strain, Fisher-Harris was sin-binned for the high tackle late in his second-placed team's win over the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. His absence briefly allowed the hosts back into the game, and the Warriors co-captain is now set to miss the clash with Canberra next week. Fisher-Harris would risk a second match on the sideline if he attempted to fight the charge and was unsuccessful. Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has avoided any charge over his last-minute hit on Ronaldo Mulitalo and the pair have cleared the air following Cronulla's NRL win. In a dramatic closing to the Sharks' 31-26 win over the Storm, Papenhuyzen was hit high by Siosifa Talakai before Mulitalo stood over the top of the Melbourne No.1. The pair clashed again on the next play, when Mulitalo defused a last-ditch Melbourne bomb and copped a high swinging arm from Papenhuyzen while on the ground. Referee Adam Gee placed Papenhuyzen on report, but opted against giving Cronulla a penalty in order to end the game and stop emotions boiling over again. Talakai was on Sunday handed a fine over his high shot on Papenhuyzen, while the Storm fullback was not charged at all. "Me and Ronaldo spoke after the game, we're all good," Papenhuyzen said afterwards. "We just spoke about having a competitive nature and that's going to happen in games. We respect that about each other. We spoke about it, we're all good. It's all on the field and we just get on with it. "It was two competitive sides. It just got a bit competitive there and heated. That's what you like." Papenhuyzen's non charge means he remains either a possible - if unlikely - option for NSW for State of Origin I, or the man to lead the Storm with other representative players out. The news was not so good for Warriors star James Fisher-Harris, who is facing a one-match ban after his high shot on Harrison Graham. On return from a pectoral strain, Fisher-Harris was sin-binned for the high tackle late in his second-placed team's win over the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. His absence briefly allowed the hosts back into the game, and the Warriors co-captain is now set to miss the clash with Canberra next week. Fisher-Harris would risk a second match on the sideline if he attempted to fight the charge and was unsuccessful. Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has avoided any charge over his last-minute hit on Ronaldo Mulitalo and the pair have cleared the air following Cronulla's NRL win. In a dramatic closing to the Sharks' 31-26 win over the Storm, Papenhuyzen was hit high by Siosifa Talakai before Mulitalo stood over the top of the Melbourne No.1. The pair clashed again on the next play, when Mulitalo defused a last-ditch Melbourne bomb and copped a high swinging arm from Papenhuyzen while on the ground. Referee Adam Gee placed Papenhuyzen on report, but opted against giving Cronulla a penalty in order to end the game and stop emotions boiling over again. Talakai was on Sunday handed a fine over his high shot on Papenhuyzen, while the Storm fullback was not charged at all. "Me and Ronaldo spoke after the game, we're all good," Papenhuyzen said afterwards. "We just spoke about having a competitive nature and that's going to happen in games. We respect that about each other. We spoke about it, we're all good. It's all on the field and we just get on with it. "It was two competitive sides. It just got a bit competitive there and heated. That's what you like." Papenhuyzen's non charge means he remains either a possible - if unlikely - option for NSW for State of Origin I, or the man to lead the Storm with other representative players out. The news was not so good for Warriors star James Fisher-Harris, who is facing a one-match ban after his high shot on Harrison Graham. On return from a pectoral strain, Fisher-Harris was sin-binned for the high tackle late in his second-placed team's win over the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. His absence briefly allowed the hosts back into the game, and the Warriors co-captain is now set to miss the clash with Canberra next week. Fisher-Harris would risk a second match on the sideline if he attempted to fight the charge and was unsuccessful.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Papenhuyzen learns fate as he and Mulitalo clear air
Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has avoided any charge over his last-minute hit on Ronaldo Mulitalo and the pair have cleared the air following Cronulla's NRL win. In a dramatic closing to the Sharks' 31-26 win over the Storm, Papenhuyzen was hit high by Siosifa Talakai before Mulitalo stood over the top of the Melbourne No.1. The pair clashed again on the next play, when Mulitalo defused a last-ditch Melbourne bomb and copped a high swinging arm from Papenhuyzen while on the ground. Referee Adam Gee placed Papenhuyzen on report, but opted against giving Cronulla a penalty in order to end the game and stop emotions boiling over again. Talakai was on Sunday handed a fine over his high shot on Papenhuyzen, while the Storm fullback was not charged at all. "Me and Ronaldo spoke after the game, we're all good," Papenhuyzen said afterwards. "We just spoke about having a competitive nature and that's going to happen in games. We respect that about each other. We spoke about it, we're all good. It's all on the field and we just get on with it. "It was two competitive sides. It just got a bit competitive there and heated. That's what you like." Papenhuyzen's non charge means he remains either a possible - if unlikely - option for NSW for State of Origin I, or the man to lead the Storm with other representative players out. The news was not so good for Warriors star James Fisher-Harris, who is facing a one-match ban after his high shot on Harrison Graham. On return from a pectoral strain, Fisher-Harris was sin-binned for the high tackle late in his second-placed team's win over the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. His absence briefly allowed the hosts back into the game, and the Warriors co-captain is now set to miss the clash with Canberra next week. Fisher-Harris would risk a second match on the sideline if he attempted to fight the charge and was unsuccessful.
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Papenhuyzen learns fate as he and Mulitalo clear air
Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen has avoided any charge over his last-minute hit on Ronaldo Mulitalo and the pair have cleared the air following Cronulla's NRL win. In a dramatic closing to the Sharks' 31-26 win over the Storm, Papenhuyzen was hit high by Siosifa Talakai before Mulitalo stood over the top of the Melbourne No.1. The pair clashed again on the next play, when Mulitalo defused a last-ditch Melbourne bomb and copped a high swinging arm from Papenhuyzen while on the ground. Referee Adam Gee placed Papenhuyzen on report, but opted against giving Cronulla a penalty in order to end the game and stop emotions boiling over again. Talakai was on Sunday handed a fine over his high shot on Papenhuyzen, while the Storm fullback was not charged at all. "Me and Ronaldo spoke after the game, we're all good," Papenhuyzen said afterwards. "We just spoke about having a competitive nature and that's going to happen in games. We respect that about each other. We spoke about it, we're all good. It's all on the field and we just get on with it. "It was two competitive sides. It just got a bit competitive there and heated. That's what you like." Papenhuyzen's non charge means he remains either a possible - if unlikely - option for NSW for State of Origin I, or the man to lead the Storm with other representative players out. The news was not so good for Warriors star James Fisher-Harris, who is facing a one-match ban after his high shot on Harrison Graham. On return from a pectoral strain, Fisher-Harris was sin-binned for the high tackle late in his second-placed team's win over the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. His absence briefly allowed the hosts back into the game, and the Warriors co-captain is now set to miss the clash with Canberra next week. Fisher-Harris would risk a second match on the sideline if he attempted to fight the charge and was unsuccessful.
