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It's not just South Sydney that has a proud Indigenous history - the Canberra Raiders' inaugural captain David Grant was a proud Indigenous man after all.
So it shouldn't be surprising the Green Machine's Indigenous jersey is on the verge of selling out.
Raiders chief executive Don Furner felt that could happen this weekend, when they take on Manly at Canberra Stadium on Sunday as part of Indigenous Round.
Josh Papalii is the second Canberra Raiders star to announce his State of Origin retirement after informing Queensland coach Billy Slater he has decided to call time on his glittering Maroons career.
The 31-year-old wrecking ball has been a mainstay of the Queensland team, playing 23 matches for his state since making his debut for them in 2013.
Josh Papalii has retired from State of Origin duties after an incredible career with the Maroons. Picture: Zak Simmonds
Papalii started all three games in the 2022 series but wants to hand the reins...
Canberra are set to unleash what could be one of the next stars of women's rugby league by signing Wallaroos forward Grace Kemp for the next two NRLW seasons.
The 21-year-old ACT Brumbies representative is expected to make an impact on the competition and is in the mould of cross-code star Millie Boyle for her power and skill on the field.
(Boyle) has been one of the ones I've been watching, Kemp said on Wednesday.
She moved out of the game of rugby before I could play alongside...