The 19-year-old has recently been upgraded to the Titans top 30 squad for the upcoming season, following a strong 2022 that saw him make his QLD Cup debut and represent the Maroons U19s side. The Dragons will be looking for a new five-eighth to . Lachlan Lam had been at the club since a teenager and while he was only used as a back-up, his utility value and experience in the top grade was valuable. A shoulder reconstruction ruined his 2005 season and he returned as a front rower, but was not able to secure another contract. The side hustle continues Afro Mummy Doc, Losika Writes set to bring Southern African languages to Australian shelves, How is Eid al-Adha celebrated around the world? 4 finals 2 wins. Haele manipulates the ruck really well. On top of that, Ronald Volkman who was at one stage seen as Sam Walkers long-term partner was allowed to walk away from the club and join the Warriors mid-way through 2022. Over this twenty-nine season period the club has won 3 premierships, (out of 5 Grand Finals played), received 1 . 1 final 1 loss. Standing at 194cm and weighing in at over 110kg, the front-rower is banging on the door for the Sea Eagles and is locked into the clubs top 30 roster for the next two years. Death was the clubs Rookie of the Year in 1991 and went on to play five seasons with the club. 75 wins 80 losses. Since retirement, he has carved out a successful career as a club trainer. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. 2. 7. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. With the likes of Ryan Sutton and Adam Elliott moving on at the end of last year, there is likely a spot opening up in Canberra's middle-forward rotation that the 21-year-old will undoubtedly be striving for. 50 wins 23 losses. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Luke Priddis has played a career total of 315 first-grade games but of those, 44 were at the Raiders. The first four players on the list pick themselves. If you're not familiar with Josiah Karapani yet, something tells us you will be by the time the 2023 season is done and dusted. Fensom came on the scene in 2008, captaining the Raiders Under-20s side to a premiership. We care about the protection of your data. This was reflected in the Raiders' performance, and Starling's performance. Mariota tips the scales at close to 115kg but is extremely mobile for a front-rower, and with the club signing him on for the next two years, a permanent spot in the first grade lineup can't be too far away. The Canberra Raiders will commence pre-season training this week, with several of the clubs Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup players having the opportunity to spend some time with the NRL squad pre-Christmas. Chinese and Lunar New Year Its a Family Affair! David Nana Grant was a founding member of the Raiders after stints in the 1970s with Souths, Easts and mostly Balmain, where he played 50 games over four seasons. Fifita is a damaging ball runner with speed and agility to match, making him a perfect fit for the prop position in the modern-day game. Pinoy Street Party comes alive with Filipino entertainment at OzAsia Festival! To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota . If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Death then spent two years at the Cowboys, still having to wait behind Steve Walters for the hooking spot. South Asia "Guys like David Grant, Percy Knight, Terry Wickey and Lui Bon played a pretty big part in those early years in '82, '83 and '84," Meninga said. Slightly cheating on our own rule here Cronulla may have an established and experienced roster, but they also have a number of players with a few NRL games or less to their name. What a player! He played just two games that year before moving on, playing the bulk of his career in England, including four Test matches for Wales. Purtell was the clubs Rookie of the Year in 2006. Canberra Raiders Canterbury Bulldogs Cronulla Sharks Gold Coast Titans Manly Sea Eagles Melbourne Storm New Zealand Warriors Newcastle Knights North QLD Cowboys North Sydney Bears Parramatta Eels Penrith Panthers South Sydney Rabbitohs St George Dragons Sydney Roosters Wests Tigers RUMOURS MEMES PODCASTS Super League MORE STUFF Tigers fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years, especially with a talented group of young guns ready to take the NRL by storm. He played in Canberra for Woden Valley in 1981, but moved back to Queensland to play for the Yeppoon Seagulls in 1982 before returning to the ACT to join the Raiders in 1983. Go head to head with other fans to pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions with Draftstars its free to join. Karapani was a constant fixture in NSW Cup for the Bunnies in 2022 and with a lack of depth in the club's backline, the young gun looks poised to make the jump to the NRL this year. 30 tries. "We also look forward to scheduling as many of their matches as we can with our NRL team to enhance the match day experience.". Pezet has received high praise from the likes of Andrew Johns, and while he may have to bide his time before earning a permanent spot in the top grade, there is a strong chance we see him pop up during 2023. Bellamy also had a short stint in England with Swinton, where he won a grand total of one match for the season. He is of South Sea Island descent. The 19-year-old has recently been upgraded to the Titans' top 30 squad for the upcoming season, following a strong 2022 that saw him make his QLD Cup debut and represent the Maroons U19s side. Stuart Flanagan 11 finals 9 wins. Backo said players such as Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis continued to be role models for Indigenous people. When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. After leaving the NRL with over 150 first grade games, Withers spent a further five seasons in the English Super League, racking up another 113 matches for Celtic Crusaders and Hull Kingston Rovers. He is quite explosive out of dummy half. In, 2011 Fensom made 75 tackles in a single match to equal the NRL record held by Nathan Hindmarsh. Fensom joined the Broncos in 2019 but only made two appearances that year before retiring from top-level footy and turning out for the Belconnen United Sharks for a couple of years. 6 tries. 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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row], International Audiences Meninga said this weekend's Indigenous Round played an important role in highlighting the achievements of Indigenous players and the role they have in the game. The Raiders had been linked with Mounties for eight seasons, but that partnership ended midway through 2020 with the west-Sydney club instead hitching itself to the Canterbury Bulldogs wagon. Jason Croker holds the record for the most first grade games and the most tries for the Canberra Raiders. NZ Thompson won the Raiders Player of the Year in 2005, alongside 113-gamer Josh Miller who I have cruelly left out of this side (despite winning the clubs player of the year again in 2009 what am I thinking?). McFadden took up a career in coaching after his playing days finished and has coached the New Zealand Warriors and been an assistant in the English Super League with Catalans and for the New Zealand national team. Alan Smith Peter Benson He played six matches before injury brought his career to an end. 25 in 25: Best Kangaroos player of NRL era - Lockyer, Slater, Smith, Joey, Inglis? . He had earlier missed the Raiders 1987 grand final through injury. Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali'i, Reed Mahoney, Oregon Kaufusi and Ray Stone have all moved on from the blue and gold, leaving some major holes in the side's forward pack. Africa They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership since 1982. While he is only on a train-and-trial deal as it stands, Riki understands the Penrith culture and the club know exactly what to expect from him after starring in their reserve grade outfit. "Of course they are mate, they enjoy what they do, they're talented at it and we've got a lot of other black fellas who are the same," Backo said. The 20-year-old brothers have already gained experience in the QLD Cup competition for Redcliffe and are long-term prospects that Warriors officials are extremely invested in. The door is now open for Alamoti to move into the top side following Aaron Schoupps departure, and he is likely to gain a starting spot for Round 1 at this stage. 19 tries 5 goals. Club legends to play over 200 games for the Green Machine include Laurie Daley, Simon Woolford, Jarrod Croker, Ruben Wiki, Jason Croker and Ricky Stuart. Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. A tough hooker or front rower, Beardmore was the first of Canberras English imports. A local junior, Wood made significant contributions to Canberras success, scoring the final decisive try in their 1990 win over Penrith and scoring two tries and kicking a goal in their loss to the same side in 1991. At least half a dozen home games at Canberra Stadium this year will feature a NSW Cup clash as a curtain raiser to the NRL, offering fans double the dose of rugby league. 3. Mariota tips the scales at close to 115kg but is extremely mobile for a front-rower, and with the club signing him on for the next two years, a permanent spot in the first grade lineup cant be too far away. Matthew Wood has the distinction of playing in all three Raiders grand finals in his first three seasons, between 1989 and 1991 and was the clubs Rookie of the Year in their 1989 premiership season. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. 5 finals 2 wins. A nuggety fleet-footed hooker in the same mould as Brandon Smith, the 22-year-old has previously captained the Western Suburbs Jersey Flegg side and won the clubs Player of the Year award in that competition. Kanye Wests new Australian wife, Where Victorians are looking to move: Tasmania grabs top spot in post-lockdown era, Gold Coast acreage with golf simulator, chook chateau for sale, Premier League top goal scorers 2022-2023: Updated golden boot rankings. 4. Price the son of former Bulldogs and QLD Origin hardman Steve is a well-spoken and level-headed young forward with plenty of skill, tenacity and work ethic, which are all qualities that Todd Payten desires. Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; With a heated battle for the fullback role between Iro, Will Kennedy and Kade Dykes, this young gun is certainly one to keep an eye on heading into the season. These two players wouldnt have been allowed to leave a successful Roosters system without good cause, and that is why Smith is such a hot prospect heading into next season. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. The Samoan-born prop excelled in NSW Cup in 2022, finishing the year with 25 offloads and over 120 run metres per game for the Raiders. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. One of the most talked about young players in rugby league, Jonah Pezet is a star in waiting at Melbourne and the club are well aware of it. 10. 5 finals 5 losses. Am Anthony Seibold Japanese Raiders re-sign Havili. A brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. Canberra Raiders celebrate Indigenous players ahead of NRL's Indigenous round By Lee Gaskin Updated April 23 2018 - 10:12pm , first published August 7 2015 - 10:34pm A standout at schoolboy level, Katoa was able to keep Dragons star Talatau Amone out of the Tongan side in the RLWC, which is proof that he is ready to make the jump to first grade. Former Raiders captain Mal Meninga is of South Sea Islander descent and doesn't identify himself as having Indigenous heritage. Mataele is signed to a development deal for 2023, but there is no reason why he couldnt receive an upgrade or force his way into the top 17 at some stage during the year. After retirement, Wood spent some time coaching in Queensland, including the Broncos Under-20s in 2010. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penrith's NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. Raiders officials had explored the possibility of using the local Canberra rugby league competition as an option to offer its fringe players regular game time, before the NSWRL admitted the club as the 11th team into their league. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. 1994 grand final player Brett Hetherington was a shoo-in for this spot, only for me to find out he represented Australia in the 1997 Super League World Nines. Pezet has received high praise from the likes of Andrew Johns, and while he may have to bide his time before earning a permanent spot in the top grade, there is a strong chance we see him pop up during 2023. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs: 109 matches; 4 Tests for Australia; 4 matches for NSW. He was one of those players who felt on the verge of breaking through but never quite did, although he played finals with Canberra and Parramatta. Blake Ferguson: 60 matches (36 tries); 1 match for NSW. Adrian Purtell (64) 2006-2009. Fensom himself had a match to forget, suffering a nasty broken leg just a few minutes into the match. South Korea Munster, Brown, Keary, Wighton, Dearden, Luai: Who are the NRL's best 10 five-eighths for season 2023? The Kepus are both signed to the clubs top 30 roster until the end of 2024, and it would be no surprise to see at least one of them debut this season. After making his debut for the Knights in 2012, he came to the Raiders in 2014 and was selected in first grade on five occasions. Wood was inducted into the Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame in 2020. This portal contain information that can help you keep track of ongoing events all around the world. If you needed an insight into how highly the Roosters rate young playmaker Sandon Smith, you only need to look at the players they have let go in the past 12 months. de la Cruz was born to a Sri Lankan mother and Filipino father in Innisfail, but was raised and educated in the Northern Territory capital, Darwin. Heading into the new season,The Sporting Newshave compiled a list of every club's best rookie player yet to make the jump to the NRL. If every NRL team could steal one player: St George Illawarra Dragons . In its first year 5 teams competed: East Canberra, Braidwood, Yass, Crookwell and Goulburn Exchange. The 21-year-old hooker featured prominently for Newcastle in 2022 in the NSW Cup competition and is signed as a development player for the 2023 campaign. Michael Blake He played over 20 matches in seven of his seasons at the Raiders and played in four finals series between 2006 and 2012. Heading into the new season, The Sporting News have compiled a list of every club's best rookie player yet to make . David Boyle (117) 1991-1998. "It gave me a lot of confidence coming out of that knowing that I'd lasted out there playing with those boys, so it definitely gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. Ken Nagas: 142 matches (59 tries); 5 Tests for Australia; 2 matches for NSW. He never played more than 12 games in any other year and was out of the first grade side by the time they broke through for the 1989 premiership. Irish Appearances: Canberra Raiders games only, not a total of their career games. 3 finals 1 win. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Alamoti is definitely one player to keep an eye on heading into the season and could be a contender for Dally M Rookie of the Year honours. 2 finals 2 losses. Terry Martin played six seasons with the Raiders, including appearing in their 2002 and 2003 finals campaigns. We want to see it! 1. Jason Death was a clever hooker who could easily have made this team for North Queensland, the NZ Warriors and Souths, but his 57 games for Canberra from his debut just pips them all. Pacific Michael Maguire The 22-year-old has played 25 games of Queensland Cup and has come through the grades at the highly-successful Storm system, but will move to the Dragons in the hopes of securing an NRL spot. The teenager joins the clubs top 30 roster this year and despite limited appearances in QLD Cup, will be pushing for a spot in the side during the season after excelling for Souths Logan in the under-age competitions. 87 wins 114 losses. The 22-year-old has played 25 games of Queensland Cup and has come through the grades at the highly-successful Storm system, but will move to the Dragons in the hopes of securing an NRL spot. 44 wins 52 losses. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. Lachlan Lam had been at the club since a teenager and while he was only used as a back-up, his utility value and experience in the top grade was valuable. Brian Battese Meninga himself doesn't call himself Indigenous, so who are we to argue. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. After retiring, Davico has been a long-term owner of Goldbergs Coffee House in Newcastle. He then joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs when they were readmitted to the competition and played three seasons for them and being named Clubman of the Year in back-to-back seasons before retiring, having played over 200 first grade games. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. Appeared on this list last year and while his debut didn't come in 2022, there is the belief that Paul Alamoti is ready to explode onto the scene in 2023. Canberra will field a standalone team in this year's NSW Cup competition for the first time in 14 years, solving the problem of how to inject game time into their fringe squad members who were consigned to training scrimmages for the bulk of 2020. He is quite explosive out of dummy half. He left the Raiders in 2017 to join the North Queensland Cowboys and played in the front row as they stormed to the grand final, only to fall at the final hurdle. 7. "Last season was a big step up for me going into development straight out of school and it was just all about learning," he told the club's website. Ngatikaura will have to bide his time behind Api Koroisau for the next few years, but could potentially nab a spot on the bench during the 2023 campaign. Luxury Byron Bay home Glenbrook Estate with private rainforest, water slide has $5m price hopes, Titanic Theatre Restaurant site sails onto the market, Who is Bianca Censori? The powerfully built half was both a Dally M Medalist and a premiership winner, with over 240 games under his belt by the time he joined the Raiders for the 2011 season. It gave me a lot of confidence coming out of that knowing that Id lasted out there playing with those boys, so it definitely gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. "I was an example for all of my brothers coming through.". But what about the players who came and went from the club in no time flat? Rugless was a junior boxing standout, winning national titles as a teenager and touring the globe with the Australian team, before making the decision to stick with the football. Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR, The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup (@NSWCup) December 1, 2022. 5. 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