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Canberra Raiders veteran player Josh Papalii has been charged over an ugly confrontation with police inside a licensed venue, just weeks before he won a prestigious award.
The Dragons were in the box seat for finals two weeks ago but have crashed out of contention in the most brutal of ways.
The Wests Tigers will begin 2025 with the wooden spoon but without Api Koroisau after he copped a massive ban, but the news is better for the Roosters with three players escaping suspension.
Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead has had a cheeky dig at Roosters coach Trent Robinson after their public spat on Sunday.
Elliott Whitehead has laughed off his spat with Roosters coach Trent Robinson with a social media video as the Raiders star accepted a three-game ban for his tackle on Brandon Smith. WATCH THE VIDEO
The match review committee has come down hard on Elliott Whitehead, with the Raiders skipper’s time in the NRL likely over.
The Raiders’ win over the Roosters has ended in furious scenes after an ugly clash between Elliott Whitehead and Trent Robinson after full-time.
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