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<\/p>\nMelbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has put on an NRL masterclass, scoring four first-half tries in the space of 11 minutes against the Brisbane Broncos.<\/p>\n
Papenhuyzen, who missed last week's clash with the Panthers due to a neck injury, produced a total of 24 points in the first half following a slow start which saw Melbourne trail Brisbane early in the match.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old scored tries in the 25th, 29th, 34th, and 36th minutes, all of which came off support play. He also converted on all four efforts off his own boot.<\/p>\n
The total of 24 points scored is the most by a single player in a half of football since 1980.<\/p>\n
Legendary Melbourne Storm fullback Billy Slater couldn't help but laud the first-half effort of the young gun, stating that he believes Papenhuyzen will captain the club at some point in his career.<\/p>\n
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"He's improved the balance of his game," Slater told Nine.<\/p>\n
"He was an out and out runner in his first season – he scored tries, created linebreaks.<\/p>\n
"But the last two seasons he's created more opportunities for the people around him. The passing game has improved and the understanding of manipulating defences has improved.<\/p>\n
"He's fast becoming one of the best fullbacks in the game. He's got a great attitude, he's a real mature young man.<\/p>\n
"He has leadership written all over him. I see him as a future captain of the Melbourne Storm."<\/p>\n
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A humble Papenhuyzen credited his teammates after the match for putting him in scoring positions.<\/p>\n
"I don't create the work there," he said.<\/p>\n
"The boys get the linebreaks and I've got to finish it off. A lot of credit to them.<\/p>\n
"When we're playing flat and it's up the middle, it's pretty dangerous."<\/p>\n
Fans on social media were quick to react to Papenhuyzen's performance, with many taking to Twitter to express their excitement at the Melbourne young gun's masterclass.<\/p>\n
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