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Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith has given his support to Ryan Papenhuyzen's return to the NRL, backing coach Craig Bellamy to introduce the fullback this week.

Papenhuyzen has been sidelined for nearly a year with a fractured kneecap he sustained in a game against the Raiders.

He has since played three games in the Queensland Cup and is on the cusp of making his NRL comeback.

Bellamy and the Storm have been tight-lipped about when they will deploy Papenhuyzen in first grade, but have hinted that it could be before the finals.

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Cameron Smith makes eye-opening call on Ryan Papenhuyzen's return to NRL

Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith has backed Craig Bellamy to introduce Ryan Papenhuyzen this week as the fullback looks to make a comeback. Papenhuyzen recently returned to the playing field after close to 12 months on the sidelines with a fractured kneecap he suffered in a game against the Raiders year.

The dynamic fullback has played three games in the Queensland Cup and appears on the verge of making his return to the NRL. Bellamy and the Storm have remained coy about if and when they will deploy Papenhuyzen in first grade, but have suggested it could come before the finals.

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Paddy Reuben, a devoted fan of the New Zealand Warriors, recalls his first encounter with the team back in 1995.

He and a friend managed to scale a rail-side fence at Carlaw Park to catch a glimpse of the team playing the Canberra Raiders.

Despite the danger of passing trains, Reuben was captivated by the experience and has remained a loyal supporter ever since.

Over the past decade, the Warriors have experienced a rollercoaster ride of disappointing seasons.

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