Despite a dislocated nose, Raiders' captain Joe Tapine spoke to media after playoff loss.
A dislocated nose and the end of the Canberra Raiders' 2025 Grand Final dream didn't stop captain Joe Tapine from speaking to the media.
It came after a very awkward one-minute, 44-second post-match press conference where both Tapine and coach Ricky Stuart appeared dejected and kept their answers brief.
The Raiders fell 12-32 to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday 20 September during week two of the finals, ending the minor premiers' season.
There was still blood running out of Tapine's nose - and splatters on his jersey and shorts - during his post-match chat with the media, which was the result of a high shot.
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