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Ryan Papenhuyzen

Position	Fullback
Weight	80 kg
Height	181 cm (5' 11")
Date of Birth	10/06/1998 (27 years old)
Eligibility	New South Wales (Australia)
Place of Birth	Sydney, NSW
Twitter	ryanpapenhuyzen
Instagram	ryan.pap

Player Contracts

Player Contracts

Team		2026	2027	2028	2029	2030
No current contract

Stats

2025 Stats

Round	Opp	P	T	G	MINS	AR	ARM	LB	LBA	TA	OL	TK	MT	TB	KM	40/20	PE	ER
TOTALS	21	181	15	60	1654	386	3285	12	11	7	19	80	20	72	427	0	9	37
1		8	2	0	80	15	153	3	1	0	1	3	0	5	23	0	0	0
3		8	1	2	80	16	117	1	1	1	1	4	1	2	16	0	1	4
4		4	1	0	80	14	140	1	0	0	0	9	0	3	24	0	0	1
5		18	1	7	61	8	80	0	0	0	0	4	0	1	46	0	1	0
6		14	0	7	80	18	130	0	2	1	2	6	1	3	50	0	0	1
7		10	1	3	80	22	165	1	0	0	2	9	2	5	0	0	0	3
8		12	1	4	71	18	175	0	1	0	0	3	1	3	25	0	2	0
9		10	1	3	85	24	205	1	0	0	0	1	1	3	10	0	0	2
10		36	4	10	80	22	211	2	0	0	1	1	0	7	105	0	0	2
11		6	0	3	80	13	113	0	0	0	2	3	2	2	35	0	0	4
13		8	0	4	80	15	109	0	1	1	2	2	0	3	0	0	0	2
14		14	0	7	80	19	172	0	0	0	2	5	2	5	0	0	0	1
16		9	0	4	84	16	141	0	1	1	1	2	0	2	0	0	0	2
17		8	0	4	74	17	158	0	0	0	0	2	2	3	35	0	0	1
22		2	0	1	80	23	200	0	0	0	1	2	1	6	29	0	0	2
23		4	1	0	80	22	220	1	0	0	1	2	0	5	19	0	0	3
25		4	1	0	80	23	132	1	1	0	0	8	2	2	0	0	0	1
26		2	0	1	80	17	94	0	1	1	0	6	3	1	0	0	0	4
27		0	0	0	79	20	177	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	2
FW3		4	1	0	80	23	158	0	0	0	3	2	0	6	10	0	2	1
GF		0	0	0	80	21	235	1	2	1	0	6	2	2	0	0	0	1

Melbourne-Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen

Storm young gun pushing for NRL debut in 2026

Isaac Issa - January 28, 2026

NRL Rd 7 – Dolphins v Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen

Former Melbourne star reveals catalyst for shock retirement

Aden McGovern - January 22, 2026

NRL Qualifying Final - Storm v Sharks

Harry Grant

Grant confident in Storm success despite key losses

Isaac Issa - December 16, 2025

Former NSW coach reveals five debutants in line for Origin selection

Ryan Papenhuyzen

Storm director opens on possible Papenhuyzen return

Isaac Issa - December 15, 2025

NRL Rd 7 – Dolphins v Storm

Latest NRL News

“Life’s only short”: Ryan Papenhuyzen shuts down 2026 NRL comeback

Ethan Lee Chalk - December 3, 2025

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Zac Lomax of the Blues celebrates after scoring a try during game two of the men's State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Zac Lomax

Lomax and Papenhuyzen welcome to return to NRL

Isaac Issa - November 29, 2025

2025 NRL Pre-Season Challenge – Wests Tigers v Eels

Ryan Papenhuyzen

R360 dealt major blow as Papenhuyzen and Lomax’s agent bails on...

Isaac Issa - November 19, 2025

NRL Rd 7 – Dolphins v Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen

Lomax and Papenhuyzen could join the Wallabies, according to one NRL...

Isaac Issa - November 19, 2025

A change at the top while Sea Eagles, Broncos climb: NRL power rankings, Round 9

Ryan Papenhuyzen

Storm boss speaks on Papenhuyzen’s playing future after release

Isaac Issa - November 16, 2025

Former NSW coach reveals five debutants in line for Origin selection

Latest NRL News

Storm warning: What Papenhuyzen’s exit means for Melbourne

Isaac Issa - November 2, 2025

NRL Rd 7 – Dolphins v Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen

Ryan Papenhuyzen releases statement after Storm exit

Scott Pryde - October 31, 2025

NRL Rd 7 – Dolphins v Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen

Storm release Ryan Papenhuyzen, effective immediately

Isaac Issa - October 30, 2025

NRL Qualifying Final – Storm v Bulldogs

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Anasta breaks silence on Pezet’s Storm exit, reveals rising star “blindsided”...

Scott Pryde - October 23, 2025

Melbourne Storm Training Session

Melbourne Storm

Brutal shake up or business as usual? Why Storm roster revamp...

Scott Pryde - October 11, 2025

2025 NRL Grand Final – Storm v Broncos

Latest NRL News

2025 NRL Grand Final: Melbourne Storm player ratings

Scott Pryde - October 5, 2025

Combine Players – 2025-10-03T131110.312

NRL Editorial and Opinion

Which TEN players are most likely to join R360?

Aden McGovern - October 4, 2025

NRL Rd 10 – Storm v Wests Tigers

Melbourne Storm

Ponissi provides positive update on Papenhuyzen, Hughes

Scott Pryde - September 17, 2025

NRL Rd 11 - Storm v Broncos

2025 NRL Finals

Melbourne Storm confirm injury extent for Papenhuyzen, Hughes

Ethan Lee Chalk - September 5, 2025

NRL Rd 1 – Storm v Eels

Will Warbrick

Finals boost: Warbrick returns to training as Storm provide update on...

Scott Pryde - August 13, 2025

NRL Rd 3 – Warriors v Roosters

Ryan Papenhuyzen

R360 agent scheme strikes fear in the NRL

Isaac Issa - August 3, 2025

Latest News

Broncos star injured in pre-season training

Kevin Walters suggests there’s more to Haas’ exit

February 13, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Harry Grant of the Storm passes the ball during the round 14 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys at AAMI Park, on June 06, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

NRL best 19s for 2026: Melbourne Storm

February 13, 2026

Melbourne Storm Training Session

Bellamy talks Lomax, rising talent and tough 2026 push

February 13, 2026

NRL Rd 26 – Warriors v Eels

How does Zac Lomax fit into the Melbourne Storm backline?

February 13, 2026

NRL Pre-Season - Panthers v Eels

Maori All Stars coach reveals two players who have impressed this...

February 13, 2026