Josh Papalii's decision to finally commit to a COVID vaccination before the start of the 2022 season has far wider-reaching advantages than simply guaranteeing his availability for every NRL match henceforth. The 29-year-old has informed Canberra officials he will be getting jabbed, after a long-term stance against the vaccination. It will unlock his daily freedom, removing him from the strict NRL Apollo protocols which still apply to its dwindling minority of players who remain steadfast in their unwillingness to be vaccinated. That means no more enforced wearing of face masks, and the permission to dine at restaurants, go out for coffee and play a round of golf. But there are more important off-field repercussions at play here.
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Topic: Raiders enforcer changes mind on COVID vaccine
