Joseph Tapine's 200-game journey with Canberra Raiders reflects personal growth amid high expectations since 2016.
Joseph Tapine's journey to 200 games with the Canberra Raiders has been shaped by both expectations and personal growth since his arrival from Newcastle in 2016.
Initially a "tall and skinny second rower with plenty of ability," the then-21-year-old Kiwi faced two significant challenges.
First, he needed to grapple with the high expectations that accompanied his physical gifts.
His skills, athleticism, and aggression brought a sense of hype to his new team.