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It's been revealed Brisbane back-rower Matt Gillett played through the pain of a fractured neck for four NRL rounds. The only positive news for the Maroons and Australia back-rower is that he will not require surgery.At best, Gillett will return in time for State of Origin II in Sydney on June 24.However, he could miss the entire series.It's a body blow for Queensland coach Kevin Walters with Gillett among the best back-rowers in the game over the past several years.Walters has a headache about what to do with the right-edge position.
Stuart has dropped State of Origin star Josh Papalii for a must-win match against the Canterbury Bulldogs at Canberra Stadium on Thursday night. "I don't know Jack at all but I love the way he plays," said Fox League commentator Finch.
"I'm feeling all right and fitter than most years. Asked what his playing weight was for the season, Papalii grinned: "Confidential No I swear it is . "I've dropped a few. I came back from the Samoan camp at about 128 [kilograms], and I wasn't training much.
© Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Queensland State of Origin forward Josh Papalii admits Canberra coach Ricky Stuart made the right call by dropping him back to reserve grade. Josh Papalii concedes coach Ricky Stuart made the right decision to drop back him to reserve grade as Canberra try to turn their season around.
Papalii and playmaker Blake Austin were the men made to pay for the Raiders' worst start to a season in 21 years, dropped back this month to play for Mounties in the NSW Cup.
Both are back in the Raiders' first-grade side after respective one-week absences, Austin courtesy of an injury to Sam Williams and Papalii following a recall against Parramatta last week.
Canberra win, Parramatta go 0-6 in NRL
Parramatta have slumped to a 0-6 NRL record after losing 18-2 to Canberra at GIO Stadium.The Raiders led from start to finish on Saturday night to win 18-2, stonewalling the Eels' attack and notching consecutive wins after four-straight defeats to open 2018.
Stuart has dropped State of Origin star Josh Papalii for a must-win match against the Canterbury Bulldogs at Canberra Stadium on Thursday night. "I don't know Jack at all but I love the way he plays," said Fox League commentator Finch.
Papalii turned down Stuart 's advances three years ago when Stuart was Parramatta coach, using the now-defunct round 13 rule to remain at the Raiders. "I loved Canberra ever since I moved down, I didn't want to be in any other place," Papalii said.
But despite being a Queensland State of Origin representative or the past five years, Papalii conceded his poor start to the year warranted a demotion.
"I probably agreed with Ricky on the call to drop me back," Papalii said on Monday.
"I just copped it on the chin like most players would. Sticky said I wasn't in form and dropped me back for one week. It didn't hurt.
"I've been in these shoes before. I got dropped back to Souths Logan back in the day.
"Sometimes to try and get that spark you need to take a few steps backwards and come back a better player."
Papalii played in the middle in his outing on for Mounties and also figured there off the bench for the Raiders last weekend.
Whether he returns to the edge is unclear but Stuart appears unlikely to make changes after the Raiders won their past two games to climb back to 13th on the ladder.
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Stuart has dropped State of Origin star Josh Papalii for a must-win match against the Canterbury Bulldogs at Canberra Stadium on Thursday night. "I don't know Jack at all but I love the way he plays," said Fox League commentator Finch.
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii ready to throw weight around - www.smh.com.au"I'm feeling all right and fitter than most years. Asked what his playing weight was for the season, Papalii grinned: "Confidential No I swear it is . "I've dropped a few. I came back from the Samoan camp at about 128 [kilograms], and I wasn't training much.
NRL: Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii dropped but Jack Wighton - www.canberratimes.com.auStuart has dropped State of Origin star Josh Papalii for a must-win match against the Canterbury Bulldogs at Canberra Stadium on Thursday night. "I don't know Jack at all but I love the way he plays," said Fox League commentator Finch.
Canberra Raiders re-sign Josh Papalii until end of 2018 NRL season - www.smh.com.auPapalii turned down Stuart 's advances three years ago when Stuart was Parramatta coach, using the now-defunct round 13 rule to remain at the Raiders. "I loved Canberra ever since I moved down, I didn't want to be in any other place," Papalii said.
Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii drops himself to Queensland Cup in - www.news.com.auJOSH Papalii has dropped himself to the Intrust Super Cup after pleading with Ricky Stuart to let him regain form with Souths Logan. A day after being told he was not in the Australian team, Papalii convinced Stuart he needed 80 minutes in the Magpies jersey.
Josh Papalii cleans up drinking, diet to land Raiders contract - NRL - www.nrl.com"I think my manager has spoken to [ Stuart ] once or twice but that was before the World Cup," Papalii told NRL.com of his contract status. But it does get scary when you've got to go to Ricky's office and it's not for the right reasons. "He chatted to me about being happy and what he can do to help me.
Blake Austin and Josh Papalii earn Canberra Raiders recall - www.smh.com.au"[ Papalii ] went back [to NSW Cup] and bought right in, played some big minutes and he did what he had to do." "I can tell they will be a very desperate footy team," Stuart said.
Papalii will still be physical for Raiders - Just NRL - justnrl.com.auA stern talking to from coach Ricky Stuart kicked Papalii into gear, although he would not reveal just how much weight he had lost. “I was telling the boys I’m over the fitness runs and cardio work so I can’t wait to rip in on Sunday and, hopefully, come out with the right result.”
Stuart stays silent in Papalii battle - www.smh.com.auWhile Parramatta coach Stuart was playing at Royal Canberra in his charity golf day on Monday, the Raiders officially began their quest to stop Papalii 's defection to the Eels. ''I said to him [ Papalii ] on Saturday he just has to be thinking about footy, and he assured me he'll be doing that.
Stuart stays silent in Papalii battle - amp.smh.com.auWhile Parramatta coach Stuart was playing at Royal Canberra in his charity golf day on Monday, the Raiders officially began their quest to ''I said to him [ Papalii ] on Saturday he just has to be thinking about footy, and he assured me he'll be doing that. Papalii was right to put future first, says Kemp.
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