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Josh Papalii Nominated for Ken Stephen Medal

The Canberra Raiders are proud to announce Josh Papalii as our nominee for the 2025 Ken Stephen Medal, a recognition of his incredible service to the community and unwavering commitment to making a difference off the field.

Click here to vote for Josh Papalii for the 2025 Ken Stephen Medal.

As the most capped player in Raiders history, Josh has long been a cornerstone of our club, not only for his on-field achievements but for the values he lives out every day. A humble leader and deeply respected role model, Josh’s dedication to giving back has been constant throughout his career.

Whether it’s visiting local schools, mentoring junior athletes, or volunteering his time with organisations like Menslink and Win the Day. He is also a passionate advocate for people living with disabilities and is currently laying the foundations to launch his own NDIS-focused business, a vision born from hands-on experience with Canberra-based support services.

Josh Papalii is more than a rugby league great he’s a champion of people. His leadership, compassion, and drive to create a more inclusive, connected community make him an outstanding Ken Stephen Medal nominee and a true embodiment of what our game stands for.

Acknowledgement of Country

Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.