Ata Mariota has re-signed with Canberra Raiders until 2028, showcasing rapid improvement and becoming a vital part of the team's future.
Canberra Raiders forward Ata Mariota has re-signed with the Raiders until the end of 2028, further bolstering the club's strong young talent.
Modelling his game off a world-class forward pack, Mariota has quickly emerged as one of the brightest prospects in the league.
Mariota has grown at the club, following in the footsteps of representative stars Josh Papalii and Joseph Tapine. He says thats learning from Papalii and Tapine has been massive.
"They pretty much shape my game. I try pick and stuff that they do and implement it in my game to make my game better," Mariota said.
Mariota was clear that you can't replace the most capped Raider in Josh Papalii, but rather use his mentorship and play his own game.
"It's some big shoes to fill but as long as I play my game and do my thing it will come together."