Papalii cleared for final

Josh Papalii is free to play in the NRL grand final after he escaped any charge for a high shot on South Sydney’s rising star Adam Doeuihi. Papalii was arguably the Raiders’ best player in Canberra’s thrilling 16-10 win on Friday night, making 168 metres with ball in hand and scoring the try which proved to be the knockout blow in a match worthy of prize fight status. But his high shot on Rabbitohs fullback Doeuihi would have made for a restless night after he was placed on report.