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Ryan Papenhuyzen’s girlfriend’s departure to Melbourne casts new uncertainty on the Bulldogs’ situation.

The Canterbury Bulldogs are apparently showing a lot of interest in Ryan Papenhuyzen, a fullback who must make a significant decision on his future. After receiving a lower-than-expected offer from the Melbourne Storm, Papenhuyzen shocked NRL fans by choosing not to announce a new contract.

The 26-year-old’s new contract dropped from $950,000 to $750,000 each season, meaning he would have to take a reduced deal if he wanted to continue in Melbourne. With rumors that the fullback might fetch $1 million a season from the Dragons, Bulldogs, and Eels, Papenhuyzen is now free to haggle with other teams.

Brandon Smith, a former teammate and current Roosters No. 9 who said the Storm didn’t undervalue the fullback due to his injury history, was taken aback by this. Reporter Brent Read praised Smith’s candid assessment of the situation while speaking on Triple M Radio. Although the Bulldogs are clearly the front-runner, it was also confirmed that other teams are keen in signing the fullback.

“Brandon Smith is saying what a lot of people are thinking,” Read said on Footy Talk podcast. “Because Melbourne have offered him a reduced deal. He earns a lot of money in third-parties down in Melbourne, which you would assume would travel with him.

“Papenhuyzen is being targeted by the Bulldogs, according to what I keep hearing. That has been going about a lot for a few weeks now, but I haven’t been able to solidify it yet. “I believe Melbourne has made the right decision, but I still think they are certain they will keep him. Sua Fa’alogo is waiting while they juggle the salary cap down there. Fa’alogo might depart if Papenhuyzen stays, so I can see why they did it, but I would really like for him to stay.”

“Given what Papenhuyzen has been through, is $1 million for him a risk now?” Read wrote, adding that the fullback may look for more money if he offered to other clubs. I somewhat concur with Melbourne. Ryan Papenhuyzen or Sua Fa’alogo for the Storm? Many people believe that Fa’alogo, a young player from Melbourne, will be the Storm’s future number one. The 21-year-old has pleased everyone at the club despite playing infrequently for the Storm during Papenhuyzen’s injury. According to reports, the young player has a contract with the team that allows him to depart provided Papenhuyzen stays on as the starting fullback. Fa’alogo agreed to a contract extension with the Storm through the end of 2028 earlier this year. However, according to reporter Michael Chammas, the Storm have a