Canberra Raiders News

The Broncos rallied in the second half to defeat the Raiders 34-30, ending Josh Papali'i's emotional farewell home game on a sour note.

The Canberra Times

Josh Papali'i's home-ground swan song has ended in heartache, with Brisbane surging in the second half to overcome an emotional Canberra 34-30.

Papali'i announced that he would retire at the end of the season ahead of the Raiders' final home game, ending a glittering one-club tenure, in which he played in the 2019 NRL grand final and became the team's most-capped player (341 games).

But even after Canberra renamed GIO Stadium "Papa's House'' for Friday's clash, the home team only led 18-16 at halftime after two Brisbane tries while captain Pat Carrigan was in the sin bin.

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The Broncos defeated the Raiders 34-30 in Josh Papalii's emotional final game in Canberra.

Wide World of Sports

The Broncos and Raiders have engaged in another classic, with the latter unable to send out Josh Papalii as a winner.

The Friday night match was the champion prop's last in Canberra after announcing his retirement.

Raiders players were emotional post-match after the Broncos finished 34-30 winners, with Joseph Tapine holding back tears in an interview.

The round 25 match was the first time these sides had played each other since the semi-final classic last year that launched the Broncos to a grand final campaign.

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