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The St George Illawarra Dragons will see 12 players depart by 2025, including retirements.

LeagueNews.co

The St George Illawarra Dragons have officially announced that 12 players will depart the club by the end of 2025, initiating a series of new releases.

Confirmed departures include Finau Latu (mid-season, Canterbury Bulldogs), Jack de Belin (Parramatta Eels), Mikaele Ravalawa (Castleford Tigers), Jonah Glover (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Sione Finau (Canberra Raiders), and Tom Eisenhuth (mid-season, retired). Additionally, reports from News Corp indicate that Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Corey Allan, Corey Ackers, Viliami Fifita, and Michael Molo have also been released.

Ben Murdoch-Masila has announced his retirement, having spent a significant portion of the season in the NSW Cup.

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Josh Papalii signed a new contract, became a life member, and celebrated a successful season.

Canberra Daily

Josh Papalii's incredible year, which could well have been his last with the Green Machine, has been topped off with a new contract and life membership.

The 2025 season for Papalii included a return to State of Origin and series win, becoming the most capped Raider, which was topped off with two tries and a conversion, and becoming a father for the fourth time.

More recently, he re-signed with the club for another year, and at the Canberra Raiders Meninga Medal awards on Monday night, he became a life member of the club.

Papalii told CD it was around Round 6 when he "thought I was gone" from the club.

"I went to the club to see where negotiations were at and my...

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Gehamat Shibasaki vows to improve after a boozy night; Brendan Piakura's injury isn't serious.

The Canberra Times

Contrite Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki has vowed to make amends for the boozy night that cost him dearly, as the Broncos received welcome good news on the injury front. 

Second-rower Brendan Piakura sustained a facial fracture in Sunday's 29-28 qualifying final win over the Raiders, and there were concerns initially he could miss the preliminary final against either Penrith or Canterbury.

The facial fracture was minor and after consulting a specialist the Broncos have told AAP he will be available for selection on September 28 at Suncorp Stadium.

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