In a heated response to recent claims, the Melbourne Storm has vehemently denied rumors that they are attempting to offload their star fullback, Ryan Papenhuyzen.
The 2020 Clive Churchill Medal winner has faced a challenging season, with injuries restricting him to a mere three matches.
After a lengthy 13-month absence from NRL action caused by a shattered kneecap suffered in a tackle against Jack Wighton of the Canberra Raiders in 2022, Papenhuyzen made a triumphant return to the field.
Unfortunately, his fairytale comeback was abruptly cut short during the first week of the finals when he fractured his ankle in a match against the Brisbane Broncos.