Raiders veteran Papalii '50-50′ for crunch Brisbane final

Raiders veteran Papalii ’50-50′ for crunch Brisbane final

Josh Papalii's fitness for the finals clash against Brisbane remains uncertain after ankle injury.

Canberra Daily

Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii is an even bet to play in the high-stakes finals clash against Brisbane, according to fellow forward Hudson Young.

Papalii, who has rekindled some of his early career form this season to become a key cog in the Raiders' title push, is racing the clock for Sunday's qualifying final in the nation's capital after injuring his ankle in training last Friday.

The 33-year-old was named in Ricky Stuart's squad but images showing the big Queenslander in a moon boot this week raised serious doubts about whether he will be declared fit to help tame the resurgent Broncos and top prop Payne Haas.

Figures within the Brisbane camp have questioned...

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