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Callum Dowell joined Canberra Raiders, enhancing their roster with young talents for 2026 season.

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Rising playmaker Callum Dowell has recently transitioned from the Manly Sea Eagles to the Canberra Raiders. He shared insights on his rugby league journey and his aspirations for the upcoming 2026 season.

In recent years, the Canberra Raiders have been actively recruiting some of the brightest young talents in the sport. Players like Ethan Strange and Savelio Tamale have been brought on board as the team seeks to position itself as a serious contender for the premiership over the next decade.

In addition to signing Ethan Sanders in 2025, the Raiders continue to enhance their roster with promising young athletes. New arrivals for the next season include Sione Finau, Campbell Munn, and Callum Dowell.

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The Bulldogs lost standout players but failed to recruit Daine Laurie from the Raiders.

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The Penrith Panthers have recently seen several of their standout players, including Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, and Viliame Kikau, transition to the Canterbury Bulldogs.

However, there's one star player the Bulldogs weren't able to recruit.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the Canberra Raiders have successfully signed Daine Laurie to a multi-year contract, despite strong interest from the Bulldogs.

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The Penrith Panthers lost a versatile star to the Canberra Raiders amid player shifts to Bulldogs.

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The Penrith Panthers have seen many star names lured to the Canterbury Bulldogs in recent years, with Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, and Viliame Kikau all making the shift to Belmore.

Despite the club's appeal with players of the Panthers dynasty, there's one star the club couldn't snatch.

The versatile Panthers utility, who met with both clubs in recent weeks, opted to link up with Ricky Stuart in the nation's capital after weighing up his options for the next stage of his career.

Laurie adds valuable depth across Canberra's spine and backline, capable of playing fullback, wing, centre, five-eighth or halfback, and is seen as an ideal utility option to bolster the Raiders' squad.

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