Jayden Brailey debuts for Raiders, while Owen Pattie starts season in NSW Cup, surprising many fans.
Jayden Brailey will debut for the Raiders as coach Ricky Stuart takes a long-term approach with rising star Owen Pattie.
In a round one selection shock out of the Nation's Capital, Pattie, who played every game for Canberra last season, will commence the new season in NSW Cup.
Brailey, the former Knights captain who linked with the Raiders in the off-season, will join Tom Starling as the Raiders' dummy-half combination for their opening round clash with the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park on Sunday.
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In further Raiders team news, centre Matt Timoko and forward Matt Nicholson have also missed out on NRL selection.