Ryan Papenhuyzen’s season could be over, with the Melbourne Storm fullback suffering a suspected fractured knee cap on Sunday.
Ryan Papenhuyzen just can’t catch a break.
The Melbourne Storm fullback was carried off AAMI Park after suffering a suspected fractured knee cap during Sunday afternoon’s NRL match against the Canberra Raiders.
Papenhuyzen sustained the injury in the 18th minute of the Round 18 clash following a heavy head-on tackle with Raiders captain Jack Wighton near the sideline.
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The 24-year-old, who was unable to put any weight on his right leg, received treatment from team medics before retiring to the sheds in agony.
He was later taken to hospital, and is expected to undergo surgery on Monday.
“He’s in a lot of discomfort,” Fox League commentator Warren Smith said.
Former New South Wales representative Michael Ennis continued: “That’s the last thing they needed.
“He can’t put any weight on it, this is a real concern for Papenhuyzen.
“This is devastating for Melbourne. He’s in all sorts. He cannot even put any pressure on it all.”
Papenhuyzen is now facing an extended period on the sidelines, with recovery time estimated to be anywhere between six weeks and six months.
He has already missed a large chunk of the 2022 season after sustaining a PCL tear during Melbourne’s Round 9 victory over the Dragons, tearing his hamstring in the same incident.
Meanwhile, Papenhuyzen only played 15 NRL games last year due to concussion.
More to come …
Originally published as Ryan Papenhuyzen suffers suspected fractured knee cap in ‘devastating’ setback
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