The Raiders plan to offer veteran prop Josh Papalii a contract extension amid interest from Newcastle.
The Canberra Raiders are preparing to make an official offer to veteran prop Josh Papalii. Currently on a contract that ends in 2025, the Queensland State of Origin representative had initially been expected to leave the club at the end of the season.
There were discussions about Papalii potentially exiting the NRL entirely. However, during the State of Origin camp leading up to Game 3, he expressed a willingness to continue playing in the NRL.
Subsequently, reports indicated that the Newcastle Knights were considering an offer for him. In response, Papalii's management reached out to the Raiders to gauge their interest in extending his contract.