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Canberra Raiders announce round 18 team; Young and Papalii absent, Sasagi starts, Mooney returns.

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The Canberra Raiders have announced their round 18 team to face the St George-Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday afternoon.

With Hudson Young and Josh Papalii unavailable due to Origin duty, Simi Sasagi will again start in the second row.

Corey Horsburgh will move to the front row, and Morgan Smithies will step in as lock.

Additionally, Trey Mooney is making a return to the 17-man squad this week, joining the bench.

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The Canberra Raiders re-signed Savelio Tamale for two more seasons, extending his contract to 2028.

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The Canberra Raiders have secured Savelio Tamale's future, re-signing him for two additional seasons, extending his contract until the end of 2028.

Initially contracted until 2026, Tamale's strong performance, including six tries and over 150 running metres per game in his 14 appearances this season, led to this extension.

He noted that the decision to stay was easy, expressing his sense of belonging in Canberra and excitement about playing with the Raiders.

This season has been significant for Tamale, who made his debut in Las Vegas, and he takes pride in being part of the current team and the club's history.

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The Canberra Raiders re-signed Savelio Tamale until 2028; he's scored 6 tries this season.

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The Canberra Raiders recently announced the re-signing of outside back Savelio Tamale on a two-year extension, now securing him until the end of 2028.

Originally contracted until 2026, Tamale transitioned from the St George Illawarra Dragons to the Raiders ahead of 2025.

His presence is vital for the team; in the current season, he has scored 6 tries in 14 games, averaging over 150 meters per game.

Although he is currently sidelined with an injury, he's expected to return in time for the finals.

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