Melbourne Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen looks set to miss the remainder of the 2022 NRL season after injuring his knee in Sunday’s loss to Canberra.
The incident occurred as the fullback clashed knees with Raiders star Jack Wighton, with Papenhuyzen being taken from the field in the hands of trainers.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy confirmed the extent of the kneecap injury post-match.
“He’s got a broken kneecap,” Bellamy said.
“He wouldn’t be back I’d probably imagine.
“Yeah, it just seems to keep happening these injuries, it’s obviously disappointing.”
Papenhuyzen is expected to undergo surgery on Monday after being rushed to hospital with the injury.
The Storm have now lost three games straight and have slid to fourth on the NRL ladder.