Canberra Raiders front‑row powerhouse **Joseph “Joe” Tapine** has signed a new four‑year contract extension, committing to the club through the end of 2027 in a multimillion‑dollar deal reportedly worth over AUD 3 million ([sportingnews.com][1]). This marquee deal makes Tapine one of the best‑paid props in the NRL.
Tapine delivered a breakout 2022 season, topping the league for post‑contact metres (1,731) and ranking second in offloads (47), culminating in his first Meninga Medal as the Raiders’ player‑of‑the‑year ([raiders.com.au][2]). He’s appeared in 145 games for Canberra since joining in 2016 and now has the potential to reach 250 games for the club, a milestone Ricky Stuart once predicted ([raiders.com.au][2]).
On re‑signing, Tapine expressed his lifelong ambition:
> “I want to finish my career with the Raiders… you’ll play 250 games here and that’s one of my goals.”
Raiders CEO Don Furner described the renewal as “a huge boost,” praising Tapine’s on‑field dominance and off‑field growth ([sportingnews.com][1]). Tapine also revealed aspirations to become club captain, building on recent leadership experience ([raiders.com.au][2]).
With this blockbuster deal, Tapine has officially declared his devotion to the Raiders—and cemented his place as a central figure in Canberra’s future.
