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Canberra Raiders' Hudson Young relishes playing, feeling excited for finals after a fulfilling year.

Canberra Daily

A season opener in Las Vegas, representing New South Wales in the State of Origin and now the prospect of playing in a Grand Final.

It's been an enjoyable year for Canberra Raiders second rower Hudson Young.

"I think anytime when you can't wait to wake up to come in here and train, and just be a part of something, especially at the moment, is a good year and that's a feeling I've got every day," Young told CD at a media day on Tuesday 9 September.

"I'm so excited to come in here and just be a part of it and obviously didn't win the (Origin) series with New South Wales. We had such a great time, a great experience.

"I'm really excited for the finals...

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Jason Taumalolo's Tongan rugby league team visits Tonga for Pacific Championships ahead of Samoa match.

The Canberra Times

Jason Taumalolo and the Tongan rugby league team will prepare for the Pacific Championships with an inspirational visit to Tonga for the first time in six years.

As the nation ramps up 150-year celebrations of the constitution, the Kristian Woolf-coached side will be in Tonga from October 14-18 before flying to Brisbane to prepare for the blockbuster clash at Suncorp Stadium against Samoa on October 26.  

The last time the Tongan side visited their homeland in 2019 was a momentous occasion after the team had beaten Great Britain and Australia in an historic double in New Zealand.

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Tim Gavel, iconic sports commentator, announces retirement after 36 years, receiving community well-wishes.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's most iconic sports commentary voice is hanging up the microphone.

After 36 years commentating Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies games, Tim Gavel revealed he had told the ABC this would be his last year calling sport.

Gavel dropped the news on social media, which led to a wave of well-wishes from the Canberra community, highlighting his legacy.

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