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Cameron Munster set to return for the Storm, no clear path for Ryan Papenhuyzen
Cameron Munster set to return for the Storm, no clear path for Ryan Papenhuyzen

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time2 days ago

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Cameron Munster set to return for the Storm, no clear path for Ryan Papenhuyzen

Cameron Munster will return for the Melbourne Storm on Saturday night, but the club will continue to give him time away to deal with the death of his father, with a funeral set to take place in Queensland next week. Munster hasn't played since leading Queensland to an emotional State of Origin series victory and missed a bulk of his club's training this week. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. But he has been locked in to tackle the Sea Eagles as he navigates what Storm coach Craig Bellamy called a 'very, very tough situation'. 'He'll play tomorrow night,' Bellamy confirmed on Friday. 'He'll be back for a bit, then he'll go back up with his family again next week. 'It's been obviously a very, very tough situation for him and his family and hopefully we've made it as easy as possible for him as we can. 'It's a tough situation and we just really feel for him and his family at the moment.' The Storm took care of Newcastle on the road last week, without Munster and injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, who will also miss the Manly clash with a calf injury, to record a sixth straight win. Bellamy, as ever, wasn't interested in his team's win streak, or looking back, focusing instead on the Sea Eagles and the challenge of trying to contain Manly star Tom Trbojevic, who has been named in the centres again. Manly coach Anthony Seibold conceded his star's best position was at fullback but suggested Trbojevic provided a different threat on an edge and it's one Bellamy was quick to recognise. 'It's a little bit hard to plan for Tommy at the moment,' Bellamy said. 'He's sometimes in the centres, sometimes he's in the centres on the other side (of the field). 'He does a little bit of roaming, so we just need to be on guard and obviously he's a very, very talented player. 'He doesn't stay in the one place too often, so we just need to be aware of where he is.' The Storm welcomes back star winger Xavier Coates after he also missed the win over the Knights, but Bellamy conceded he didn't know when, on the way to the finals, he'd get Papenhuyzen back. 'He was only going to miss a week when he first had it, so this is three or four now, so I'm not quite sure when he'll be back,' he said. 'The physios are just sort of saying he's taken longer than what they thought. That's the situation, so we just need to get on with the team that we've picked tomorrow night.' Papenhuyzen's fill-in at fullback, Nick Meaney, will rack up his 150th NRL game in the clash at AAMI Park.

Cameron Munster will return for Melbourne Storm against Manly, no clear path back for Ryan Papenhuyzen
Cameron Munster will return for Melbourne Storm against Manly, no clear path back for Ryan Papenhuyzen

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time2 days ago

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Cameron Munster will return for Melbourne Storm against Manly, no clear path back for Ryan Papenhuyzen

Cameron Munster will return for Melbourne Storm on Saturday night, but the club will continue to give him time away to deal with the death of his father, with a funeral set to place in Queensland next week. Munster hasn't played since leading Queensland to an emotional State of Origin victory and missed a bulk of his club's training this week but has been locked in to tackle the Sea Eagles as he navigates what Storm coach Craig Bellamy called a 'very, very tough situation'. 'He'll play tomorrow night,' Bellamy confirmed on Friday. 'He'll be back for a bit, then he'll go back up with his family again next week. 'It's been obviously a very, very tough situation for him and his family and hopefully we've made it as easy as possible for him as we can. 'It's a tough situation and we just really feel for him and his family at the moment.' Storm took care of Newcastle on the road last week, without Munster and injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen, who will also miss the Manly clash with a calf injury, to record a sixth straight win. Bellamy, as ever, wasn't interested in his team's win streak, or looking back, focusing instead on the Sea Eagles and the challenge of trying to contain Manly star Tom Trbojevic, who has been named in the centres again. Manly coach Anthony Seibold conceded his star's best position was at fullback but suggested Trbojevic provided a different threat on an edge, and it's one Bellamy was quick to recognise. 'It's a little bit hard to plan for Tommy at the moment,' Bellamy said. 'He's sometimes in the centres, sometimes he's in the centres on the other side (of the field). 'He does a little bit of roaming, so we just need to be on guard and obviously he's a very, very talented player. 'He doesn't stay in the one place too often, so we just need to be aware of where he is.' Storm welcomes back star winger Xavier Coates after he also missed the win over the Knights, but Bellamy conceded he didn't know when, on the way to the finals, he'd get Papenhuyzen back. 'He was only going to miss a week when he first had it, so this is three or four now, so I'm not quite sure when he'll be back,' he said. 'The physios are just sort of saying he's taken longer than what they thought. That's the situation, so we just need to get on with the team that we've picked tomorrow night.'

Ryan Papenhuyzen provides update as Cameron Munster's return thrown into doubt
Ryan Papenhuyzen provides update as Cameron Munster's return thrown into doubt

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time4 days ago

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Ryan Papenhuyzen provides update as Cameron Munster's return thrown into doubt

Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up about his frustrating calf injury that has ruled him out for another week, while Cameron Munster has yet to return to training. Papenhuyzen will sit out his third week in a row as he remains coy on his return date from the calf injury. The Storm star has been in sensational form this year having scored 12 tries in 14 appearances in 2025. Papenhuyzen is a key part of Melbourne's elite spine in the NRL, but is set to miss his third game after picking up a calf injury in round 17. The Storm are sitting only two points behind the Canberra Raiders in second. And while Papenhuyzen admitted he has needed to manage the frustrating injury, the Storm have one eye on the finals coming up. "It feels like it's improving, it's more just I can't really tell unless I'm running and we shut it down the last few days so I can't really give an indicator of where it's at," he said on Tuesday. "I'll have a run on Wednesday and if it's no good we will shut it down again ... it's a five-day turnaround into the Roosters so we can't be messing around. "These little ones are more annoying in the sense that you can see the finish line and you want to push but you've got the bigger goal at the end of the year so I've got to be smart around that." While Papenhuyzen has been out, Nick Meaney has deputised at fullback and has been brilliant. Meaney has scored two tries and kicked eight goals in his last two appearances in the No.1 jersey and will line-up against the Manly Sea Eagles this weekend. While Meaney has been named in a near-full strength Storm side, so has Munster. Although the Queensland captain has yet to return to training. Munster and his family have been dealing with the death of his father Steven, which occurred days before the State of Origin decicer. Munster left Origin camp to visit his family and there were no expectations on Munster to return for the game. Although the Queensland captain led his side out and led his state to victory. Munster missed the Storm's game last weekend having returned to see his family during the difficult time. However, he has been named to play at five-eighth against Manly. And while he is expected to play, Papenhuyzen admitted the leader hasn't returned to training yet. "The club's been really good to give him some time off and obviously the emotional rollercoaster of Origin, let alone the passing of Steve, it's a massive toll to come back from," Papenhuyzen said. "We haven't seen him in yet - he's replied to all our messages though, and, he's in good spirits, but yeah, it's a grieving process you need to let people go through." RELATED: Fury over Panthers star's one-game ban after Eels player cops horror injury New footage highlights truth about Broncos after Walsh and Staggs clash The Storm sit two points behind the Raiders, although Canberra have a bye in hand heading into the final stretch of the season. The Storm will favour themselves against the Sea Eagles at home this weekend and their No.1 feels the team is building momentum. "I think we just keep building," Papenhuyzen told 2GB Radio. "We have a good foundation. At the start of the year we were trying to find our identity and now we have a good balance. "There is definitely room to build on it ... when finals come around, you just have to make the most of moments when they come. We are just going to keep rolling on like we are doing."

‘Massive toll': Munster still reeling, Paps to miss
‘Massive toll': Munster still reeling, Paps to miss

Perth Now

time5 days ago

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‘Massive toll': Munster still reeling, Paps to miss

Cameron Munster isn't back at training yet and Ryan Papenhuyzen is unsure when his calf injury will fully heal leaving Melbourne Storm likely to be at least two stars down for Saturday's home clash with Manly. Storm officials have given Munster as much time as he needs away form the club after the shock passing of his father, Steven, just days before Queensland's triumph in last Wednesday's State of Origin decider. Papenhuyzen, who has missed the past two Storm games with a calf injury he'll test again this week but doesn't suspect will be good enough to allow him to tackle the Sea Eagles, said Munster was in 'good spirits' but not expected back at the club until he's ready. Munster was named in Storm's side but a determination on whether he plays is set to be made later in the week. 'The club's been really good to give him some time off and obviously the emotional rollercoaster of Origin let alone the passing of Steve,' he said. Cameron Munster is still mourning the passing of his father. Photo: NRL Photos Credit: Supplied 'It's a massive toll to come from back from and the club's been really good and giving him time and giving him space. We haven't seen him in yet, he's replied to all our messages though and he's in good spirits. 'But yeah it's a grieving process you need to let people go through and I'm sure the funeral's coming up in the next week or so and the club will just give him time I think until he's ready to come back.' Papenhuyzen said he was playing the long game with his injury which was on the minor end compared to some of the major issues he's had in recent seasons. But pushing it could lead to further setback and he'd rather be up and firing for the finals than risk doing any further damage, so couldn't say when he'd play again. 'It feels like it's improving. It's more just I can't really tell unless I'm running and we sort of shut it down the last few days so I can't really give an indicator of where it's at,' he said. 'The little ones are probably more annoying in a sense because you can see the finish line right there and you want to push, but I guess you have a bigger goal at the end of the year and we don't have any more byes, so I'm going to be smarter on that. 'But yeah, it is a little bit annoying because you sort of feel a week or two away, but then the next week it keeps getting pushed back and back and back. 'They are weird ones and a bit difficult to deal with but trust in the performance staff and we're in a good position where we can probably have a week or two off and the boys are performing really well, so yeah not panic stations yet.'

Cameron Munster is yet to return to Melbourne Storm training after father's passing with a calf injury hampering Ryan Papenhuyzen
Cameron Munster is yet to return to Melbourne Storm training after father's passing with a calf injury hampering Ryan Papenhuyzen

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time5 days ago

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Cameron Munster is yet to return to Melbourne Storm training after father's passing with a calf injury hampering Ryan Papenhuyzen

Cameron Munster isn't back at training yet and Ryan Papenhuyzen is unsure when his calf injury will fully heal leaving Melbourne Storm likely to be at least two stars down for Saturday's home clash with Manly. Storm officials have given Munster as much time as he needs away form the club after the shock passing of his father, Steven, just days before Queensland's triumph in last Wednesday's State of Origin decider. Papenhuyzen, who has missed the past two Storm games with a calf injury he'll test again this week but doesn't suspect will be good enough to allow him to tackle the Sea Eagles, said Munster was in 'good spirits' but not expected back at the club until he's ready. Munster was named in Storm's side but a determination on whether he plays is set to be made later in the week. 'The club's been really good to give him some time off and obviously the emotional rollercoaster of Origin let alone the passing of Steve,' he said. 'It's a massive toll to come from back from and the club's been really good and giving him time and giving him space. We haven't seen him in yet, he's replied to all our messages though and he's in good spirits. 'But yeah it's a grieving process you need to let people go through and I'm sure the funeral's coming up in the next week or so and the club will just give him time I think until he's ready to come back.' Papenhuyzen said he was playing the long game with his injury which was on the minor end compared to some of the major issues he's had in recent seasons. But pushing it could lead to further setback and he'd rather be up and firing for the finals than risk doing any further damage, so couldn't say when he'd play again. 'It feels like it's improving. It's more just I can't really tell unless I'm running and we sort of shut it down the last few days so I can't really give an indicator of where it's at,' he said. 'The little ones are probably more annoying in a sense because you can see the finish line right there and you want to push, but I guess you have a bigger goal at the end of the year and we don't have any more byes, so I'm going to be smarter on that. 'But yeah, it is a little bit annoying because you sort of feel a week or two away, but then the next week it keeps getting pushed back and back and back. 'They are weird ones and a bit difficult to deal with but trust in the performance staff and we're in a good position where we can probably have a week or two off and the boys are performing really well, so yeah not panic stations yet.'

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