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It's the Canberra Raiders contract clause that could lock in their enforcer for a 15th NRL campaign.
Raiders big bopper Josh Papali'i is contracted to the Green Machine for 2024, but he has an option in his favour for the following season as well.
Similar to what retired co-captain Jarrod Croker had in his final contract, The Canberra Times can reveal Papali'i can activate that option if he plays 75 per cent of games across 2023-24.
John Cartwright, assistant coach for the Brisbane Broncos, recently revealed that he expressed his interest in the vacant NSW Blues coaching role after a conversation with Ricky Stuart.
This revelation comes after Brad Fittler stepped down from the position last month, leaving the Blues without a coach for the 2024 State of Origin series.
Cartwright, who was initially talking to Stuart about his interest in the job, was encouraged by Stuart to give it a go himself.
Stuart expressed that he was either "all into it" or "out" and suggested to Cartwright, "Would you consider doing it?".
Several Raiders players will be representing their respective countries in the upcoming Pacific Championships.
Joe Tapine and Danny Levi will be returning to the New Zealand Kiwis squad, while Matt Timoko has been named for the first time after a successful NRL season.
The Kiwis will be facing off against Samoa on Saturday October 21 at Eden Park, followed by a match against the Kangaroos a week later at AAMI Park.
Pasami Saulo and Trey Mooney have been selected for the New Zealand Kiwis 'A' team, who will be playing against Tonga 'A'.