LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Ryan Papenhuyzen had a mixed night in the Storm's upset loss to the Dolphins, with Billy Slater witnessing two Queensland hopefuls suffer injuries.
Despite showing promise in attack and scoring a try, Papenhuyzen struggled defensively, being out-jumped and caught out of position by the Dolphins' players.
The Storm's defense was lacking, and coach Craig Bellamy acknowledged the need for improvement.
Laurie Daley, observing Papenhuyzen's performance, would have noted the young fullback's shortcomings in defense against potential Origin rival Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Despite the setbacks, Papenhuyzen's attacking prowess was evident, highlighting his potential as a future Blues star.
However, the Storm ultimately fell short, with coach Bellamy acknowledging the need to address their defensive issues moving forward.