Josh Papali'i was drawn to Parramatta by Ricky Stuart's approach but ultimately stayed with the Raiders, missing the chance to work with Stuart.
It wasn't just Ricky Stuart that made him want to play for Parramatta.
It was what "Sticky" reminded him of.
That's what drew Josh Papali'i to sign with the Eels in 2013, before then backflipping and staying at his beloved Canberra Raiders.
Having grown up in the tough Queensland city of Logan, "Papa" was drawn to Stuart's uncompromising, old school approach.