Ethan Sanders, named rookie of the year, plans to re-sign with Canberra Raiders before November 1.
Ethan Sanders was named rookie of the year at Wednesday's Dally M Medal ceremony, beating Melbourne Storm debutant Cooper Clarke.
After a slow start to his first-grade career in Canberra in 2026, the halfback became one of the Raiders' strongest performers in the second half of the season.
Although Sanders is contracted through 2027 and could negotiate with other clubs from November 1, he told Fox Sports he expects to re-sign before then.
"I definitely won't be letting it get to November 1," Sanders told the publication.