Josh Papali'i is a beloved legend in Canberra Raiders history, nearing his 300th game milestone.
Josh Papali'i, affectionately known as Big Papa, has become a legend in the eyes of Canberra Raiders fans, and rightly so.
The towering forward has been a stalwart in the team since his teenage years and is now on the brink of making his 300th appearance for the club.
Former Raiders captain and club great, Alan Tongue, recalls the early days when Papali'i first burst onto the scene back in 2011.
Tongue remembers how even the team celebrations or post-match debriefs would have to wait as Big Papa took the time to connect with his loyal supporters, signing autographs and taking selfies until every last fan had their moment.