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The Canberra Raiders eye Jonah Pezet, potentially on loan, to enhance their playmaker options.
The Canberra Raiders are interested in Jonah Pezet as an option to bolster their playmaker stocks.
It could be on a loan deal, but it could also be a permanent move for the Melbourne Storm halfback.
Pezet is contracted to the Storm until 2029, but can explore his options after Melbourne No.7 Jahrome Hughes re-signed until 2030.
Ethan Strange is out sick; Simi Sasagi will replace him for the crucial match.
Hours before their crucial match against the Cronulla Sharks in the second week of the 2025 NRL Finals, the Canberra Raiders faced a significant setback as a key player was ruled out.
On Saturday morning, the club announced that five-eighth Ethan Strange would be sidelined due to illness.
In response, utility player Simi Sasagi will take Strange's place in the halves alongside Jamal Fogarty, while Matty Nicholson is set to join the team off the interchange bench.
Ethan Strange is out for Canberra's NRL semifinal against Cronulla, replaced by Simi Sasagi.
Ethan Strange has been ruled out of Canberra's NRL semifinal against Cronulla, a significant setback for the minor premiers as they aim to avoid a disappointing straight-sets exit.
Strange, who has been having a breakout season, fell ill overnight and will be replaced by utility Simi Sasagi in the halves.
Though Sasagi has had a successful year himself, this will be his first start in the halves at the first-grade level, despite some experience in NSW Cup matches.