Joe Tapine and Simaima Taufa win Meninga Medals at Raiders Presentation Night, with Tapine named skipper.
Joe Tapine and Simaima Taufa have tackled their way to victory, scoring the Meninga Medals as Players of the Year at the Raiders Presentation Night at Parliament House.
Tapine, a seasoned warrior on the field, clinched his third consecutive Meninga Medal with an impressive display, leaving his competitors in the dust with a commanding 33 votes.
The night took an even more poignant turn as Captain Elliott Whitehead passed the torch to Tapine, naming him the new skipper for the upcoming seasons.
Meanwhile, Taufa proved she is a force to be reckoned with, claiming her second consecutive Player of the Year award in the NRLW.