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Bulldogs' Sitili Tupouniua faces extended sidelining due to a hamstring injury during training.
The Bulldogs have suffered a blow with suspended star Sitili Tupouniua set for an extended sideline stint after injuring his hamstring at training.
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Josh Papali'i lets his on-field performance speak, showcasing a physical style since debuting in 2011.
By his own admission, Josh Papali'i prefers to let his on-field actions speak for themselves, rather than expounding on his philosophy of life, chapter and verse, in media conferences.
He has been pretty much that way from the time he made his debut for the Raiders in round 11 in 2011. He came off the interchange against Melbourne.
In 2025, 318 games later, he is still expressing himself on the field with his physical brand of football but with the air of an elder statesman.
Sam Walker returns from knee injury in NSW Cup, after recovering from a torn ACL injury.
Sydney Roosters star halfback Sam Walker will make his long-awaited comeback from a major knee injury by returning in the NSW Cup on Sunday.
The 22-year-old has made a full recovery from a devastating torn ACL suffered nine months ago while playing against the Raiders in round 26 last season.
The outstanding talent has increased his training loads over the past three months to the point of which he has been back training with the NRL squad since last month.
With the Roosters enjoying a bye round this weekend, a return via reserve grade is an opportune time for Walker to regain his timing...