Josh Papali’i will join the esteemed 300-game club when his Raiders side take on the Bulldogs this weekend. He will become the 52nd player in the history of the premiership to reach the 300-game mark.
By remaining at the Canberra Raiders his entire NRL career, Josh will also become the 21st player to reach the milestone for a single club and the third Raiders player behind Jarrod Croker and Jason Croker.
Josh made his NRL debut against the Melbourne Storm during the 2011 season. Now in his 14th season of playing in the NRL, he has played almost half of his career games starting in the front row.
A one-club legend, a State of Origin representative for Queensland, and international player for Australian and Samoa, the Rugby League Players Association congratulates Josh on playing his 300th NRL game.
RLPA Chief Executive Officer Clint Newton on Josh’s 300-game milestone:
“To achieve such a significant milestone while playing in arguably the toughest and most uncompromising position on the field is an incredible achievement.
“Josh has not only been a mainstay for the Raiders, but also Queensland, Samoa and Australia throughout his career. He has consistently proven himself as one of the game’s best middle men and club leaders with his resilience and uncompromising approach in the biggest games anyone could hope to play.
“Loyal, respected and reliable are a few words that come to mind when reflecting on Josh’s career, and I don’t doubt all of his family, friends and those who have played a role over the past 13 years will be extremely proud as he takes the field this weekend. Congratulations, Josh.”
RLPA Player Operations Manager Sia Soliola on Josh’s 300-game milestone:
“We are wishing Josh all the best for his 300th NRL match this weekend.
“Congratulations to Josh on such an awesome achievement, and for him to play that many games for one club. I would personally like to thank him for all the memories on the field as a former teammate, but as a friend off the field as well. The way Josh is as a father, how he looks after his family. It’s a testament to who he is as a person.
“I appreciate Josh and the way he plays the game. All those big hits, all those big tackles and the way he scores his tries. It’s a true testament to his talent and character. Josh is a such great inspiration to current players and for a lot of the kids coming through.
“I just want to appreciate my brother Josh wish him all the best for his 300th NRL game.”
The 300 Club
430 Cameron Smith Melbourne 2002-2020
372 Cooper Cronk Melbourne, Sydney Roosters 2004-2019
355 Darren Lockyer Brisbane 1995-2011
350 Terry Lamb Western Suburbs, Canterbury 1980-1996
349 Steve Menzies Manly, Northern Eagles 1993-2008
348 Paul Gallen Cronulla 2001-2019
347 Corey Parker Brisbane 2001-2016
346 Benji Marshall Wests Tigers, St George Illawarra, Brisbane, South Sydney 2003-2021
338 Chris Heighington Wests Tigers, Cronulla, Newcastle 2003-2018
337 Darius Boyd Brisbane, St George Illawarra, Newcastle 2006-2020
336 Brad Fittler Penrith, Sydney Roosters 1989-2004
336 John Sutton South Sydney 2004-2019
333 Jesse Bromwich Melbourne, Dolphins 2010-2024
332 Cliff Lyons North Sydney, Manly 1985-1999
331 Adam Blair Melbourne, Wests Tigers, Brisbane, Warriors 2006-2020
330 Nathan Hindmarsh Parramatta 1998-2012
328 Andrew Ettingshausen Cronulla 1983-2000
328 Ben Hunt Brisbane, St George Illawarra 2009-2024
326 Ryan Hoffman Melbourne, Warriors 2003-2018
325 Geoff Gerard Parramatta, Manly, Penrith 1974-1989
325 Josh Morris St George Illa, Canterbury, Cronulla, Syd Roosters 2007-2021
324 Luke Lewis Penrith, Cronulla 2001-2018
323 Johnathan Thurston Bulldogs, North Queensland 2002-2018
323 Gavin Cooper North Queensland, Gold Coast, Penrith 2006-2020
322 Daly Cherry-Evans Manly 2011-2024
319 Billy Slater Melbourne 2003-2018
318 Jason Croker Canberra 1991-2006
317 Hazem El Masri Bulldogs 1996-2009
317 Aiden Tolman Melbourne, Canterbury, Cronulla 2008-2022
315 Paul Langmack Canterbury, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs 1983-1999
315 Luke Priddis Canberra, Brisbane, Penrith, St George Illawarra 1997-2010
313 Steve Price Bulldogs, Warriors 1994-2009
313 Brent Kite St George Illawarra, Manly, Penrith 2002-2015
313 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves Manly, Sydney Roosters 2009-2024
311 Ruben Wiki Canberra, Warriors 1993-2008
309 Petero Civoniceva Brisbane, Penrith 1998-2012
309 Mitchell Pearce Sydney Roosters, Newcastle 2007-2021
309 Andrew McCullough Brisbane, Newcastle, St George Illawarra 2008-2022
307 Brett Kimmorley N’castle, Hunter, Melb, N Eagles, Cronulla, C’bury 1995-2010
307 James Tamou North Queensland, Penrith, Wests Tigers 2009-2023
307 Jarrod Croker Canberra 2009-2023
306 Mitch Aubusson Sydney Roosters 2007-2020
306 Michael Jennings Penrith, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta 2007-2024
304 Sam Thaiday Brisbane 2003-2018
303 Anthony Watmough Northern Eagles, Manly, Parramatta 2002-2015
303 Robbie Farah Wests Tigers, South Sydney 2003-2019
302 Anthony Minichiello Sydney Roosters 2000-2014
301 Luke Ricketson Sydney Roosters 1991-2005
301 Simon Mannering Warriors 2005-2018
300 Scott Prince North Qld, Brisbane, Wests Tigers, Gold Coast 1998-2013
300 John Morris Newcastle, Parramatta, Wests Tigers, Cronulla 2001-2014
