Melbourne Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen is ruled out for the NRL grand final rematch.
The Melbourne Storm face a significant setback as they prepare for their NRL grand final rematch against the Panthers, with Ryan Papenhuyzen ruled out. Meanwhile, the Warriors have addressed speculation about Jett Cleary's potential NRL debut. Papenhuyzen had recently returned after a four-week absence due to a calf strain and had played well, contributing to the Storm's victories over the Eels and the Broncos.
In his return, Papenhuyzen scored against the Broncos, showcasing his strong partnership with Harry Grant and Cameron Munster, as the Storm aims to close in on the Canberra Raiders for the minor premiership. Fans were eagerly anticipating an exciting duel between in-form fullbacks, Dylan Edwards and Papenhuyzen.
However, coach Craig Bellamy caught fans off guard by leaving Papenhuyzen off the roster, citing a concussion. There was no indication he sustained the injury during their last game, as he did not undergo a HIA against the Broncos, suggesting he might have either experienced delayed concussion symptoms or incurred the injury during training.