Star Melbourne Storm fullback & Clive Churchill medalist Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed one of his secret skills.
Speaking on 1170 SEN Breakfast, Papenhuyzen said he loves numbers and spreadsheets, so much so that he has earned the nickname ‘Rainman’ from Four Point business partner and former Storm teammate Sandor Earl.
“I don’t mind it. I love numbers and it’s actually not a bad gig, so I don’t mind it at all,” Papenhuyzen said.
“You have to bring your little strengths to the team and that’s my one for Four Point."
Four Point Collectables is a Melbourne-based merchandise and memorabilia business that Papenhuyzen and Earl are heavily involved in.
“It’s going really well and obviously with the NBA starting back it’s a big boost for us. We all had a little break there for a while and now we’re all back into it,” Papenhuyzen said.
“Almost straight away Sandor pulled out a $30,000 card which obviously brought some interest back into it, so it’s flying at the moment."
Papenhuyzen doesn’t think too much about his rapid rise which has seen him go from playing Queensland Cup footy to being named best on ground in an NRL Grand Final in just two seasons.
“It has been pretty crazy the last couple of years but while you’re going about your business it just feels like a job, like you’re suppose to be doing it,” Papenhuyzen said.
“Going back home to Sydney and seeing family and friends, seeing mates I played with as a junior, it does make me reflect on the journey and how I can now share the success that I’ve had with them.”