Storm star reveals extent of ankle injury in latest blow
UPDATED: Melbourne Storm are facing a big concern after star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen failed to finish the first half against the Titans.
The 25-year-old left the field with an ankle problem after he chased down and tackled opposite number AJ Brimson, with the Gold Coast fullback landing awkwardly on the ankle of the Storm star leading to a grimace.
“It’s so unfortunate, I think with his history this doesn’t look great as he hobbles away,” league great James Graham said on Fox League.
“Not a good sight. Everybody in the game of rugby league is crossing their fingers.”
Papenhuyzen then tried to run it off but ultimately left the field and was later pictured on crutches and in a moon boot.
“It must be a sharp pain … you don’t react that sharply unless it’s something significant,” Storm legend Cooper Cronk speculated.
Taking to social media, Papenhuyzen has now confirmed he suffered a slight fracture above the plate where his lower-leg had been surgically-repaired in the past.
“There’s a lot of concern from the coaching staff there of Melbourne Storm and it’s that right ankle, same one he broke in the finals series against the Brisbane Broncos,” Cronk added as Papenhuyzen was pictured applying a compression garment in the sheds.
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