The news goes from bad to worse for Josh Papalii, who has now been dropped for two weeks by the Raiders just days after being
axed from the Kangaroos squad for a drink driving incident.
The Canberra Raiders board on Monday revealed their decision to support the Australian side’s sacking off the back of the incident and recent court proceedings.
“The Board has determined Papalii will be stood down for two weeks which includes the Raiders’ next premiership match,” read a statement from the Raiders.
“It was felt the further one-match suspension was significant enough following the Kangaroos decision to stand down Papalii from Friday night’s Test match.”
The big forward pleaded guilty last Thursday to a level three drink driving charge, copping an eight-month driving ban and a $1000 fine.
The ruling stemmed from a celebration of teammate Jarrod Croker’s engagement party in mid-January that saw the 24-year-old pull up a blood-alcohol reading of 0.123, more than double the legal limit.
Raiders CEO Don Furner weighed in on the issue, stating that while the punishment is fair, the club will be keeping their eyes on Papalii’s wellbeing.
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Topic: Raiders stand down Josh Papalii for drink driving
