Ryan 'The Dominant Dutchman' Papenhuyzen has had a busy off season.
He has agreed to a new 2 year extension with the Melbourne Storm, the club who nurtured him into a representative level player after he was discarded by the joint venture club Wests Tigers.
He represented Australia at the RLWC 9's, scoring a try and also kicking a goal.
He represented the Junior Kangaroos, scoring 2 trys vs France, who were missing several stars, including Remi Casty, Tony Gigot and Benjamin Garcia.
Ryan has also travelled the world, spreading the word about the great game Rugby League, including a trip to Africa where he inspired many children.