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FIRST he was dropped from the Australian side.
Now Raiders hulk Josh Papalii has made the candid admission his Queensland spot is in jeopardy after an uninspiring return to the Intrust Super Cup on Sunday.
Josh Papalii failed to make an impact for Souths Logan. Picture: Mark Calleja Source: News Corp Australia
Speaking for the first time since his Test axing last week, Papalii said he anticipated his Kangaroos snub and concedes his beloved Maroons jumper also hangs by a thread.
World-Cup winner Papalii should have been enjoying a day off on Sunday basking in the success of Australia's 30-18 defeat of the Kiwis on Friday night.
Instead, the dumped Kangaroo found himself playing before 1500 fans at Davies Park, doing little to impress Maroons selectors in Souths Logan's 18-10 loss to Ipswich.
Josh Papalii for Souths Logan. Picture: Mark Calleja Source: News Corp Australia
Papalii's twisted ankle in the ninth minute crystallised his afternoon. He overcame the pain to play the entire 80 minutes but rarely troubled the Jets, and later admitted he risks being axed for Origin I on May 28. Asked if he had done enough to retain his Maroons jumper, Papalii said: "To be honest, I don't think I have.
"There's a few games to go so I have to lift my game.
"It's up to me now ... how I handle myself, my body and how I train and play.
"If it (Queensland selection) doesn't come my way, I will be working harder than ever to get my spot back."
Josh Papalii for Souths Logan. Picture: Mark Calleja Source: News Corp Australia
The Courier-Mail can reveal Papalii, on the comeback trail from an ankle injury, is perilously close to being dropped for the series opener at Suncorp Stadium. If the Maroons team was picked today, Papalii would not be in Queensland's 17-man squad.
The Maroons are blessed for backrow talent, with the likes of Matt Gillett, Dave Taylor, Chris McQueen and Ben Te'o putting pressure on Papalii.
The 110kg giant has two more NRL games against the Warriors and Penrith to save his Queensland jumper and revealed he is battling some off-field concerns.
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The "family issues" relate to his brother, John, but Papalii would not elaborate.
John is in trouble with the law over allegations he robbed, and attempted to rob Canberra supermarkets late last year. The 20-year-old has pleaded not guilty and the case continues.
"I've had a good chat to Mal about some things, more away from football," he said.
Papalii said his ankle injury is not serious and is determined to hit back from his Test relegation.
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