NRL Finals Series: Canberra star Josh Papalii free to play in grand final
Breathe easy Canberra fans! Josh Papalii is free to play in next weekend’s grand final after the NRL match review committee took no action for his tackle on Souths’ Adam Doueihi on Friday night.
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Canberra front-rower Josh Papalii has been cleared to play in next weekend’s grand final in a massive boost to the Raiders’ hopes of winning the premiership.
The Kangaroos and Maroons enforcer was placed on report for a high shot on South Sydney Rabbitohs fullback Adam Douehi in the second half of the grand final qualifier, won 16-10 by the Raiders.
Match review panel members on Saturday morning looked at all television angles before determining the tackle did not warrant a charge.
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Papalii was easily the best player on the field against the Rabbitohs and scored the match-winning try late in the game.
His front-row team mate Sia Soliola was charged with a Grade 1 careless tackle. He will be fined $1100 but will play in the grand final.