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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a special bond with all of his players, but his relationship with returning Queensland hero Josh Papalii is one he has with no one else, writes Peter Badel.
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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a special bond with all of his players, but his relationship with returning Queensland hero Josh Papalii is one he has with no one else, writes Peter Badel.

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