Canberra Raiders News

Josh Papalii's fitness for the finals clash against Brisbane remains uncertain after ankle injury.

Canberra Daily

Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii is an even bet to play in the high-stakes finals clash against Brisbane, according to fellow forward Hudson Young.

Papalii, who has rekindled some of his early career form this season to become a key cog in the Raiders' title push, is racing the clock for Sunday's qualifying final in the nation's capital after injuring his ankle in training last Friday.

The 33-year-old was named in Ricky Stuart's squad but images showing the big Queenslander in a moon boot this week raised serious doubts about whether he will be declared fit to help tame the resurgent Broncos and top prop Payne Haas.

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Josh Papalii's fitness for the finals against Brisbane is uncertain due to an ankle injury.

The Canberra Times

Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii is an even bet to play in the high-stakes finals clash against Brisbane, according to fellow forward Hudson Young.

Papalii, who has rekindled some of his early career form this season to become a key cog in the Raiders' title push, is racing the clock for Sunday's qualifying final in the nation's capital after injuring his ankle in training last Friday.

The 33-year-old was named in Ricky Stuart's squad but images showing the big Queenslander in a moon boot this week raised serious doubts about whether he will be declared fit to help tame the resurgent Broncos and top prop Payne Haas.

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Phil Gould reveals his 2025 NRL Team of the Year, featuring notable selections and exclusions.

LeagueNews.co

Ahead of the 2025 NRL Finals series, Phil Gould has unveiled his 2025 Team of the Year, showcasing a mix of renowned players and some unexpected exclusions.

During his segment on Six Tackles with Gus, Gould detailed his selections, featuring three players each from the Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm, along with two representatives from the Dolphins and New Zealand Warriors.

Notably absent are any players from the Canterbury Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers, while the Dally M frontrunner James Tedesco has been passed over in favor of Kaeo Weekes.

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