LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Green Machine have announced their squad for the upcoming round 27 match against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at PointsBet Stadium.
Unfortunately, they will be without the services of Josh Papalii for the rest of the season due to a Biceps injury.
This is a significant blow for the team, as Papalii has been a key player throughout the year.
In Papalii's absence, Emre Guler has been named to start the match.
Guler will be looking to make a big impact and fill the void left by Papalii.
Additionally, Hohepa Puru has been selected on the bench and is set to make his NRL debut.
This is an exciting opportunity for Puru, who will become Raider #392.
The team list also includes several other notable players.
Tom Starling, Ata Mariota, and Jarrod Croker (C) have all been named in the starting lineup.
Furthermore, Pasami Saulo, Albert Hopoate, Trey Mooney, Danny Levi, and James Schiller have been named on the bench.
Unfortunately, the Raiders have been plagued by injuries this season.
In addition to Papalii, Danny Levi and Corey Harawira-Naera are also ruled out for the rest of the season due to jaw and indefinite injuries, respectively.
Furthermore, Elijah Anderson and Jordan Martin are sidelined for the remainder of the season due to knee injuries.
These injuries have undoubtedly affected the team's performance throughout the year.
However, the Raiders will be looking to finish the season on a high note and secure a win against the Sharks.
It will be a challenging match, but the team will be determined to give their best effort and end the season on a positive note.