Josh Papalii wins the 2019 Meninga Medal

[greeneyed]

Is dinner underway?

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Breaks for food and drink... back underway. Interviews with the four finalists by Michael Ennis.

[Dr Zaius]

Where is it being held GE?

[greeneyed]

AIS Arena.

[Postman Pat]

John Bateman, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Josh Papalii and Jack Wighton are the four players in contention for the Meninga Medal.

They could all take it out, but I’d say Papa has the edge slightly over Bateman.

Great final 4

[The Greenhouse]

This is how the top four players finished in the Canberra Raiders Fans' Choice Player of the Year.

27 - Josh Papalii
26 - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
22 - John Bateman
21 - Jack Wighton

In the Meninga Medal count... Josh Papalii leads Jack Wighton by one point after Round 23.

[The Greenhouse]

The NRL Coaches' Award goes to Dunamis Lui.

[Walter]

It’s nice to see Michael Innes is now part of the Raiders family. Who would have thought 3 years ago! Never say never!


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[The Greenhouse]

Bailey Simonsson and Corey Horsburgh are joint winners of the NRL Rookie of the Year Award.

[Rick]

Bailey Simonsson and Corey Horsburgh are joint winners of the NRL Rookie of the Year Award.

Could have very easily thrown Hudson Young in there also. Very good year for guys coming through.


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[Ruben Daley]

The NRL Coaches' Award goes to Dunamis Lui.

Nice one! Well deserved. I'm a big fan of Dunamis.

[BJ]

Dunamis Lui is apparently a good trainer and clubman and seems popular amongst the playing group. Returned from his ACL a better player and it’s a well deserved award.

[Botman]

Bailey Simonsson and Corey Horsburgh are joint winners of the NRL Rookie of the Year Award.

Could have very easily thrown Hudson Young in there also. Very good year for guys coming through.


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Agreed, he's really made my eyes pop out with his work this year.

[raiderskater]

Very pleased with all these winners so far. And a big yes for Lui. He's been incredible.

[greeneyed]

Andrew Barr is attending the Meninga Medal. Must be about to win the premiership!

[The Greenhouse]

Josh Papalii has won his third Meninga Medal.

Standing ovation for the big man!







Thanks again to 100%green for all the reports and images.

Josh Papalii wins third Meninga Medal

Canberra Raiders prop Josh Papalii has capped off another wonderful NRL season for the club, winning his third Meninga Medal tonight as Canberra Raiders player of the year.

Read more: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... nga-medal/

Josh Papalii wins Meninga Medal as Canberra Raiders' best: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280

Bailey Simonsson named Canberra Raiders rookie of the year: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280

2019 Meninga Medal Award Winners

Jersey Flegg Coaches Award – Kai O’Donnell
Jersey Flegg Player of the Year – Harley Smith-Shields
Gordon McLucas Junior Rep Player of the Year – Darby Medlyn
Geoff Caldwell Welfare and Education Award – Sam Williams
Fred Daly Club Person of the Year – Jarrod Croker
NRL Coaches Award – Dunamis Lui
NRL Rookies of the Year – Bailey Simonsson and Corey Horsburgh
Meninga Medal – Josh Papalii

Votes
Josh Papalii 27
Jack Wighton 23
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 16
John Bateman 16

[Postman Pat]

Josh Papalii has won his third Meninga Medal.

Standing ovation for the big man!

Well deserved! Congats Papa

[Rick]

Well done paps!!!


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[Rick]

He has really stood up this year


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[edwahu]

Well done. One of the great seasons by a Raider.

[Sid]

Papalii’s 3rd Meninga medal in 4 years. He really is the cornerstone of the pack... or a rolling boulder

[Peter]

Once we win the premiership and he wins the Clive Churchill medal, he will go down as one of the greats. Congrats Papa!

[greeneyed]

I do hope the club puts up the video highlights package of the four finalists... it was great.

[GreenMachine]

Well deserved Papa!
Congrats to all the boys.
Now Lets get that biscuit and make 2019 a year for the ages!!!

[-PJ-]

Big hugs from me Papa..

And congrats to CHuNK, Jack and HSM on fantastic years.

And..thanks to Ricky and the entire squad for the constant wood in 2019.

Surely Papa and HSM will win their positional gongs at the Dally Ms..

[bonehead]

Big hugs from me Papa..

And congrats to CHuNK, Jack and HSM on fantastic years.

And..thanks to Ricky and the entire squad for the constant wood in 2019.

Surely Papa and HSM will win their positional gongs at the Dally Ms..

HSM?

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[Dr Zaius]

AIS Arena.

How was the food?

[-PJ-]

Big hugs from me Papa..

And congrats to CHuNK, Jack and HSM on fantastic years.

And..thanks to Ricky and the entire squad for the constant wood in 2019.

Surely Papa and HSM will win their positional gongs at the Dally Ms..

HSM?

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Ha sorry..Highly Skilled Maniac..John Bateman. !

[bonehead]

Big hugs from me Papa..

And congrats to CHuNK, Jack and HSM on fantastic years.

And..thanks to Ricky and the entire squad for the constant wood in 2019.

Surely Papa and HSM will win their positional gongs at the Dally Ms..

HSM?

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Ha sorry..Highly Skilled Maniac..John Bateman. !

I was sure you meant Bateman just wasn't picking that up.
For the record, Boney Jr commentary Saturday night for the matchwinner was "Here's Johnny!"

[-PJ-]

Here's Johnny..

I like it !!

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Josh Papalii dedicates third Meninga Medal to teammates

Canberra prop Josh Papalii has cemented his legacy as one of the modern greats of the club after winning his third Meninga Medal in four years to help spearhead the Raiders' charge into the preliminary final.

"It's just a shame that one person gets recognised for a good season. I truly believe there are 30 blokes out there, we sacrifice a lot hours and days to this (club) and to try and capture a premiership.

Read more: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... teammates/

Meninga Medal: Green Carpet: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... en-carpet/

Player interviews:

Meninga Medal: Josh Papalii: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... h-papalii/

NRL Coaches' Award: Dunamis Lui: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... namis-lui/

Rookies of the Year: Bailey Simonsson and Corey Horsburgh: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... horsburgh/

Club Person of the Year: Jarrod Croker: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... od-croker/

Welfare and Education Award: Sam Williams: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... -williams/

Jersey Flegg Player of the Year: Harley Smith-Shields: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... h-shields/

Jersey Flegg Coaches' Award: Kai O'Donnell: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... -odonnell/

Junior Representative Player of the Year - Darby Medlyn: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... by-medlyn/

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Behind the scenes at the 2019 Meninga Medal awards night: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/09 ... rds-night/

[RedRaider]

Well deserved to Papa on taking out the big one. Champion.

Very happy for HorsPOWER as well. Combined the raw aggression with the ability to learn from his rookie mistakes. I can't wait to watch him again next week. He is a must in our 2019 forward rotation.