In his final home game, Josh Papalii was overwhelmed by emotion, expressing he "couldn't even breathe" as family and fans supported him.
Despite leading for much of the match, the Raiders lost 34-30 to the Broncos, disappointing coach Ricky Stuart, who called the outcome "not good enough."
This loss officially eliminated Canberra from the finals, ending Papalii's memorable career on a somber note
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