Canberra fights to retain Hudson Young amid a lucrative offer from PNG, as he becomes free to discuss contracts with rival clubs.
Canberra is challenging barnstorming second-rower Hudson Young to re-sign with the club, as it looks to stave off the glittering prospect of a big-money deal with the PNG Chiefs.
Young, who is off-contract at the end of 2027, will be free to talk to rival NRL clubs on November 1, and the Raiders are desperate to lock down the NSW State of Origin representative before then.
But reports have emerged the Chiefs are looking to lure the 28-year-old up north ahead of their inaugural season in 2028.
Raiders CEO Don Furner is determined to do everything possible to keep Young ahead of his agent meeting with Canberra officials later this week.