Canberra Raiders News

Josh Papalii indicated 2025 may be his last year with the Raiders but wants to extend his career.

Zero Tackle

Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii has admitted 2025 will likely be his final year playing for the club, but confirmed he is keen on extending his career.

Papalii took up an option in his contract to extend his time into 2025, but with a diminishing role in the nation's capital - which has included a number of games off the bench - it appears his time as a Raider is numbered.

Papalii does not fit into that vision, with the forward pack led by the likes of Joseph Tapine and Corey Horsburgh as Ricky Stuart's side have surged up the NRL ladder to sit in second place despite a tricky run of...

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Josh Papalii expresses gratitude to Canberra and supporters for their loyalty throughout his challenging career.

The Sydney Morning Herald

"The club's been so loyal to me. If you think about what I've been through off-field, I probably should have been sacked 12 years ago."

On behalf of rugby league, a sincere front-rower's thanks to Canberra, Ricky Stuart and Don Furner for backing Josh Papalii.

And most of all, benedictions to Papalii himself - literally one of the biggest entertainers this game has seen.

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Ethan Sanders impresses in Raiders debut; team seeks a third halfback while contract talks continue.

The Canberra Times

Ethan Sanders' stunning Canberra Raiders debut means the Green Machine won't look to buy a halfback over the top of him, but they will still need a third No.7 to bolster their playmaker ranks.

And while they've already opened contract-extension talks with Savelio Tamale, the Raiders will use the next month to start to lock in their off-contract stars like Zac Hosking and Morgan Smithies.

The news comes as the Josh Papali'i party closes in on a sellout with just 500 tickets left on Friday.

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