Craig Bellamy praises Ryan Papenhuyzen's resilience ahead of his 100th NRL appearance despite injury struggles.
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy praises Ryan Papenhuyzen for his "resilience" as he approaches his 100th NRL appearance.
Papenhuyzen is set to play against Canberra at Suncorp Stadium during the final game of Magic Round.
This milestone is particularly significant given Papenhuyzen's challenging journey with injuries, including concussions, a hamstring injury, a fractured kneecap, and a broken ankle, leading to extended periods on the sidelines.
Bellamy expressed his initial doubts about whether the 26-year-old fullback would reach this point due to the toll these injuries have taken on both Papenhuyzen's physical and mental health.