Young Tonumaipea had a successful season with the Melbourne Storm in 2023, playing 24 games across both the NRL and HostPlus Cup.
After starting the season with two games in the centre position, Tonumaipea returned to the Sunshine Coast Falcons, where his impressive form in 15 games caught the attention of the Storm coaching staff.
As a result, he was selected for seven consecutive appearances with the Storm.
Throughout the season, Tonumaipea showcased his skills by scoring three tries, including one in his milestone 50th game for the Storm against the Raiders in Round 24.