LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
During his lengthy sabbatical from first-grade rugby league, Tom Eisenhuth, the tenacious Storm forward, harbored concerns of being consigned to the status of a 'one-game wonder'.
This apprehension stemmed from his 2398-day absence from the top-tier competition, commencing in 2012 and culminating in his triumphant return in 2019.
An article on melbournestorm.com.au chronicles the story of how the Storm organization played a pivotal role in helping Eisenhuth overcome the seven-year itch.
Reflecting on his unexpected call-up for the Panthers over a decade ago, Eisenhuth vividly recalls not having a mobile phone to inform his parents of the momentous occasion.
At the tender age of 20, the ambitious center could not have foreseen his debut when he packed his belongings for New Zealand.
However, on that fateful August 19th, 2012, Ivan Cleary tapped him on the shoulder, delivering the life-altering news.
Little did Eisenhuth know that this would mark the beginning of an arduous journey, with almost seven years elapsing before he would grace the NRL stage once again.