𝙉𝙍𝙇 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙝 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙞 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙮𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨: 𝙈𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙… 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙀 👇🏿

NRL fans have been left stunned after reports emerged that veteran prop forward Josh Papalii has committed his future to the Sydney Roosters, turning down the opportunity to remain with the Canberra Raiders, the club where he built his legendary career.

Papalii, widely regarded as one of the most dominant front-rowers of the modern era, is said to have been drawn to the Roosters’ long-term vision, elite performance standards, and strong leadership group. Speaking on his decision, the former Raiders enforcer explained that the move was about challenging himself in a new environment and competing for premiership success in the latter stages of his career.

“This was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make,” Papalii reportedly said. “Canberra will always be home to me, but I felt the Roosters offered a fresh challenge, a winning culture, and an opportunity to grow both on and off the field.”

The signing is a major statement by the Roosters, who continue to bolster their forward pack with experienced, battle-hardened talent. Papalii’s power running, defensive presence, and leadership are expected to add immediate impact to an already formidable squad.

Meanwhile, the news marks the end of an era for the Raiders, where Papalii became a fan favourite and club icon after years of loyal service. Canberra officials and supporters have praised his contribution, acknowledging his role in some of the club’s most memorable campaigns.

As the NRL world reacts, attention now turns to how Papalii will fit into the Roosters’ system—and whether this bold move could be the final piece in another premiership push.