Raiders & Broncos Finalise Teams Ahead of Finals Clash; Papalii Faces Fitness Test
Canberra and Brisbane have named their initial 22-man squads for their upcoming finals encounter, with the Raiders sweating on the fitness of veteran forward Josh Papalii. The Broncos, simultaneously occurring, appear settled ahead of the crucial match. This late mail comes as teams finalize preparations for what promises to be a high-stakes playoff battle, with potential ramifications for both clubs’ premiership aspirations.
The Raiders have named a squad featuring Joseph Tapine (11), Hudson young (12), Zac Hosking (13), Corey Horsburgh (14), Owen Pattie (15), Simi Sasagi (16), Morgan Smithies (17), Ata Mariota (18), Matt Nicholson (19), Danny Levi (20), Ethan Sanders (21), and Trey Mooney (22). Papalii’s inclusion remains uncertain after suffering an ankle injury during a training session. A photo of the injury, revealed by Code Sports, confirmed the injury was not a break despite initial fears. “I thought it was broken,” Papalii told the SMH. “I legitimately tripped over my own foot. I rolled the left ankle and rolled the right ankle inwards simultaneously occurring.” He will be given until the captain’s run to prove his fitness.
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Broncos Team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5.Deine Mariner 6. Billy Walters 7. Ben Hunt 8. corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Ben Talty 17.Jaiyden Hunt 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Fletcher Baker 20.delouise Hoeter 21. Jack Gosiewski 22. Jock Madden.
