Canberra Raiders News

Ricky Stuart considers young halfbacks Sanders and Black to replace Fogarty for Raiders' success.

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Ricky Stuart is poised to rely on a young halfback as the Raiders aim to replicate last season's surprising success, which saw them clinch the minor premiership.

The pivotal choice is selecting a replacement for Jamal Fogarty, with two promising players in the mix.

Coach Stuart has 21-year-old Ethan Sanders and 19-year-old Coby Black, who joined from Brisbane in December, as his main contenders.

Both athletes are at the early stages of their careers and will need time to adjust to the professional level.

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Ricky Stuart plans to invest in young halfbacks Ethan Sanders and Coby Black for the Raiders.

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Ricky Stuart is set to invest in a rising halfback as the Raiders aim to build on last year's surprising run to the minor premiership.

The main consideration is which young talent Stuart will choose to fill the void left by Jamal Fogarty.

He has two contenders: 21-year-old Ethan Sanders and 19-year-old Coby Black, who joined from Brisbane in December.

Both players are just beginning their professional journeys and will need time to adjust to the NRL level.

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Joseph Tapine and Mele Hufanga named 2025 Players of the Year in New Zealand Rugby League.

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Joseph Tapine and Mele Hufanga have been honored as the 2025 Players of the Year for the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns in New Zealand Rugby League.

Ryan Charles received the Wheel Kiwis Player of the Year award, while Casey McLean and Ivana Lauitiiti were celebrated as Rookies of the Year.

Tapine received the Steve Watene Memorial Medal, acknowledging his exceptional season as a key leader who led the Kiwis to victory in the 2025 Pacific Cup, in addition to captaining the Canberra Raiders.

Hufanga made significant contributions to both the Broncos' Premiership triumph and the Kiwi Ferns' performance in the Pacific Championships, securing her Player of the Year accolade.

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