{"id":48746,"date":"2025-06-20T10:55:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T10:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=48746"},"modified":"2025-06-20T10:55:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T10:55:01","slug":"so-sad-i-will-be-leaving-joshua-papalii-officially-announces-to-leave-the-raiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=48746","title":{"rendered":"So Sad: I will be leaving, Joshua Papali&#8217;i officially announces to leave the Raiders&#8230;.\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt and emotional announcement, Canberra Raiders veteran Joshua Papali\u2019i has officially confirmed he will be leaving the club at the end of the 2025 NRL season. The news has left fans and teammates stunned, as the powerhouse forward has been a cornerstone of the Raiders for over a decade.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Papali\u2019i, who debuted for the Raiders in 2011, has become one of the club\u2019s most respected figures, known for his hard-hitting defense, strong carries, and unshakable loyalty. The 33-year-old has represented Queensland and Australia on the biggest stages, but it&#8217;s his commitment to the Green Machine that has endeared him most to supporters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s time for the next chapter,\u201d Papali\u2019i said in a statement. \u201cCanberra will always be home, but I feel it\u2019s the right time for me and my family to move on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>His departure marks the end of an era for the Raiders. Teammates, coaches, and fans alike have paid tribute to Papali\u2019i\u2019s leadership and legacy, thanking him for his passion and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While his next destination remains unknown, one thing is certain \u2014 Joshua Papali\u2019i\u2019s contribution to the Raiders and the game of rugby league will not be<\/p>\n<p>forgotten.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; In a heartfelt and emotional announcement, Canberra Raiders veteran Joshua Papali\u2019i has officially confirmed he will be leaving the club at the end of the 2025 NRL season. 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