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How a tough childhood and Ricky Stuart almost tore Josh Papali'i away from Canberra

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It wasn't just Ricky Stuart that made him want to play for Parramatta.

That's what drew Josh Papali'i to sign with the Eels in 2013, before then backflipping and staying at his beloved Canberra Raiders.

Having grown up in the tough Queensland city of Logan, "Papa" was drawn to Stuart's uncompromising, old school approach.

Ironically, Stuart quit the Eels at the end of the 2013 NRL season and joined the Raiders, meaning the duo never would've worked together if he hadn't stayed with the Green Machine.

Canberra Raiders start multimillion-dollar rebuild something 'you see in America'

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The Canberra Raiders players won't recognise the place when they return to Braddon HQ for pre-season.

Not only is there a $4 million gym extension under way, but when it's finished they'll be able to practise their kicking inside.

Work has begun on adding a 40-metre section that will jut out 10 metres from the existing gym.

The Raiders will also add a walkway of honour out the front of their centre of excellence in Braddon.

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