The Raiders’ season should not be defined by the 40-4 loss to Parramatta in the NRL semi-finals. Instead, it should be used as a launching pad for 2023.
But to take advantage of the club’s incredible finish to the season, there are several issues to resolve, including the future of Meninga Medalist Joe Tapine.
Tapine, who ran for 203 metres in the win over the Storm in week one of the finals series, is contracted until the end of 2023.