Canberra Raiders legend Josh Papalii will etch his name further into club history this Sunday, when he becomes the Raiders’ all-time most capped player with his 319th NRL appearance.
The milestone will be achieved at GIO Stadium Canberra in the Raiders’ Round 14 clash, surpassing the previous club record of 318 games held by Jason Croker for nearly 20 years.
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Papalii, who became the third Raider to reach 300 games in 2023, joins an elite group of just three players to have hit the triple-century for the Green Machine, alongside Jason Croker (318 games) and Jarrod Croker (307 games). The trio represent fewer than 1% of the 403 players who have pulled on the Raiders jersey in first grade.
Papalii: It’s such a great honour and privilege
“This is a monumental achievement not just for Josh, but for our entire club,” said Raiders CEO Don Furner. “He has been the heart and soul of this team for over a decade, and to now see him stand alone as the club’s most capped player is a proud moment for all of us.”
Matchday Celebrations
To mark the occasion, the Raiders will host several special matchday activations:
- A special pre-game entry for Papalii, including the Viking Clap led by former teammate and 300-gamer Jarrod Croker.
- An official post-match presentation of the game ball by former record holder Jason Croker.
- Limited edition Papalii 319 Record Breaker Badges available from the Western Membership Marquee.
- Exclusive Josh Papalii merchandise—including can coolers, hats and T-shirtsavailable at:
- Western Raiders Shop
- Southern End Raiders Shop
- Eastern Merchandise Trailer
- Western Membership Marquee
Member Collector Cards
2025 Canberra Raiders members can get their Josh Papalii Collector cards from the membership marquee on Sunday. Papalii and Owen Pattie cards available this week!
Additional Papa Merch!
You can purchase a Papa Sports or Bobble Head this week at the Raiders Shops in Stadium!
Fans are encouraged to get their tickets early and be part of this historic moment in Raider’s history.
Changing of the Guard: Croker and Papalii
