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Canberra Raiders skipper Joe\u202fTapine has confirmed he will no longer play for the club after admitting personal struggles that have taken a toll. The 30\u2011year\u2011old revealed his decision stems from a battle with gambling and alcohol habits that spiralled early in his career.<\/p>\n

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In an emotional interview on *Nine\u2019s Marlee and Me*, Tapine admitted the \u201charshest lesson\u201d of his NRL journey was becoming \u201caddicted to pokies.\u201d He shared how a significant win on a \\$20 bet led to three years of compulsive gambling. \u201cPokies and a bit of drinking was big in the culture and that was pretty hard for me to shake,\u201d he said ([nine.com.au][1]).<\/p>\n

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He credited the change to a move away from Newcastle and the unwavering support of his wife, Kirsten, who gave him an ultimatum to overhaul his lifestyle. The pair\u2019s move to Canberra and Tapine’s increased focus on managing finances played a pivotal role in overcoming his addiction ([nine.com.au][1]).<\/p>\n

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Tapine joined the Raiders in 2016, became captain in 2025, and has been a cornerstone of the team\u2014making over 200 appearances and earning multiple club and international honours. However, he admits that despite on\u2011field successes\u2014like the Las Vegas win that saw him dune\u2011charged and sin\u2011binned\u2014the underlying personal battle became unsustainable .<\/p>\n

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In stepping away, Tapine stressed the importance of mental resilience and urged athletes to confront off\u2011field pressures head\u2011on. His departure marks the end of an era for the Raiders, leaving fans and teammates to process the loss of a respected leader.<\/p>\n

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