SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 25: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrates scoring a try during the 2020 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm at ANZ Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has won the Clive Churchill Medal for the best player on the field during the 2020 Grand Final.
The 22-year-old Storm fullback finished the game with over 200 metres from his 19 carries, including a long-range try.
“This is unbelievable, I’m pretty speechless and emotional,” Papenhuyzen said during his acceptance speech for the prestigious award.
“Thanks to the boys, we didn’t know where we were going all year.
“It’s been a great year playing with these boys and thanks to Penrith, 17 wins in a row is a great achievement.
“It’s a tough time in Victoria at the moment and we wear the V with pride.”
Lil Papi!
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— NRL (@NRL) October 25, 2020
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