Sometimes life's just not fair. And that's perfectly highlighted by the Canberra Raiders team of the decade.
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I wanted to have Josh Papalii at prop and also in the second row. But my boss wouldn't let me. Something about not being able to be in two places at once. Like I said, not fair.
"Papa" has been a monster in both positions for the Green Machine.
He was the best front rower in the NRL this season - regardless of what the Dally M judges said - and was clearly the best second rower the Raiders have had over the past 10 seasons.
I was forced to pick one so went with the latter. The position he was playing when he made his Queensland and Australian debuts.
But geez, imagine a team with a quietly spoken Papalii terrorising opponents in both a No.8 and No.11 jersey. It's the things nightmares are made of.
It's not surprising he's won three Mal Meninga Medals as the Raiders' best.
1. Jack Wighton
Like Papalii, Wighton's another one who could've been picked in two spots, having launched his career into the upper echelons of the NRL with a switch from fullback to five-eighth this season.
A Clive Churchill Medal as the best player in the grand final, plus his NSW Blues and Kangaroos debuts capped a stunning 2019 for the 26-year-old.
It was a remarkable turnaround after his off-field troubles resulted in a 10-game suspension in 2018. He gets the nod as the Raiders' custodian, edging out Josh Dugan.
2. Nick Cotric
Born for first grade, Cotric has made the Raiders left wing his own since making his NRL debut in round one of 2017.
He's crossed for 32 tries since then and added Origin and Australian appearances to his resume already.
While he'll likely establish himself in the centres at some point, he's the second-best finisher Canberra's had this decade.
3. Jarrod Croker
How many boxes can one player tick? This would have to be the easiest selection across the 13. You've got your goalkicker, captain and left centre all in one.
Plus you need an abacus to keep count of the records Croker's amassed by his 29th birthday. Will go down as one of Canberra's greats.
4. Joey Leilua
Wherever this guy goes, fireworks follow. Whether it's setting up and scoring freak tries, the occasional brain explosion or literally getting hit by fireworks, there's never a dull moment when "BJ's" around.
One of the most damaging centres in the game, it's a shame the 2020 season will be his last in lime green.
5. Jordan Rapana
Like love and marriage, Rapana and Leilua go together like a horse and carriage. The Raiders right edge wouldn't be complete if all of "Leipana" wasn't there.
Rapana played a major role in the Green Machine's resurgence into finals contention, not only with his deadly finishing, but also the relentless work he did coming out of yardage.
6. Terry Campese
Sneaks in off the back of his 2010 campaign when he carried Canberra to within inches of the preliminary final.
Plus you get the best of both worlds - Campese and Wighton in the same team.
Campese doesn't do his knee in the semi-final against Wests Tigers and they're a shot at making the granny.
7. Aidan Sezer
Sezer had his knockers, but you can't knock the fact he led the Raiders into the 2016 prelim and this year's grand final.
But now the halfback of Canberra's most successful era in 25 years has joined the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.
8. David Shillington
Was pretty much an automatic selection in the front row, having been a regular as both an Australian and Queensland prop in the early years of the decade.
Plus, Shillington had a cracking "Blue Steel" impersonation when required.
9. Josh Hodgson
Would rival Croker for the easiest selection in the team. The heir apparent if fellow hooker Cameron Smith ever decides to retire.
Like Smith for Melbourne, Hodgson's where everything starts for his team. He also has a claim to the captain's armband, but misses out due to Croker's years in the job.
10. Brett White
This was a tough one. Who should partner "Shillo" if it wasn't "Papa"?
White, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs and Shannon Boyd all had claims, with Origin appearances putting the first two ahead of Boyd.
11. Josh Papalii
I'm still not happy I couldn't pick him twice.
12. Elliott Whitehead
One of the unsung heroes of the current Raiders team. You know exactly what you'll get from Whitehead every week.
Great defender and deceptively skilful - attested to by the fact he can also play in the middle or five-eighth.
13. Shaun Fensom
A Raiders team of this decade wouldn't be complete without Superman. Fensom was a lock at 13.
Fittingly, he's returned to the capital to play in the local competition after finishing his career at the Brisbane Broncos this year.
Coach: Ricky Stuart
Stuart's return to Canberra has revitalised the Green Machine and he came oh-so-close to ending a 25-year premiership drought - that's been running since he wore the lime-green jersey as a player.
A prelim final and a grand final show how close he's come to doing that. Maybe next year...
Raiders team of the decade: 1. Jack Wighton, 2. Nick Cotric, 3. Jarrod Croker (c), 4. Joey Leilua, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Terry Campese, 7. Aidan Sezer, 8. David Shillington, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Brett White, 11. Josh Papalii, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Shaun Fensom. Coach: Ricky Stuart.