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Craig Bellamy's revelation about Ryan Papenhuyzen in huge finals boost for Storm

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. Melbourne jumped back into the top-four after a 48-2 mauling of Canberra in round 24 that saw Raiders coach Ricky Stuart storm out of his post-match press conference after slamming the "embarrassing" display from his men.

The win all but sewed up a spot in the finals for Bellamy's side, who could be set to welcome Papenhuyzen back in the coming weeks in what would be a massive boost for Melbourne's premiership chances. The 2020 Clive Churchill Medallist hasn't played in the NRL for more than a year after shattering his kneecap in Magic Round in 2022.

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The Canberra Times

With finals fast approaching, Jarrod Croker is fit and ready to fire for the Canberra Raiders.

In desperate need of a win against the Bulldogs, the veteran centre is cleared to play on Sunday having overcome a hamstring complaint.

After recently announcing his retirement at the end of this season, the 32-year-old is coming back with plenty to play for in the three remaining regular season games before finals.

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The Canberra Times

The closest Jarrod Croker will go to pulling on another club's colours on game day will be a Goulburn Bulldogs hoodie under a puffer jacket.

Because the Canberra Raiders "won't be able to get rid of me that easily".

The end of Canberra's NRL campaign will double as the final chapter in Croker's playing career, the 305-game veteran poised to retire this season.

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