Canberra Raiders News

Melbourne Storm signs Hetherington, Toelau, and Waitere to bolster their roster for 2026.

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The Melbourne Storm have announced the signings of three new players: forward Jack Hetherington, halfback Trent Toelau, and utility back Manaia Waitere.

Hetherington has joined the team on a one-year contract, whereas Toelau and Waitere have both secured two-year deals. The additions of Hetherington and Waitere, the latter previously signed with the Raiders until 2026, had been speculated over the past two weeks. Meanwhile, Toelau has been released from his contract with the Penrith Panthers.

Hetherington, who played with the Newcastle Knights in 2025, was not offered a new contract at the end of that season. He is now set to join Melbourne, where he is expected to help fill the void left by Eliesa Katoa. Katoa will miss the entire 2026 season due to a traumatic head injury sustained while representing Tonga in the Pacific Championships.

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The Canberra Raiders signed young halfback Coby Black on a three-year deal effective immediately.

Canberra Daily

The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the signing of young halfback Coby Black on a three-year deal, with the 19-year-old set to join the club effective immediately.

Black joins the Raiders having represented the Queensland Under 19's side on two occasions, including captaining the Maroons to a 23-22 victory earlier in 2025.

The former Bronco has played 21 games of QLD Cup for the Souths Logan Magpies, scoring seven tries and logging a further 14 try assists.

Raiders Recruitment Manager, Chris Hutchison, said the club is excited to welcome Coby to the Raiders.

"Coby is a great young player and we're very excited to welcome him to Canberra this season and continue his development at the Raiders," said Hutchison....

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The Broncos released Coby Black early, allowing him to join the Raiders ahead of schedule.

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The Brisbane Broncos have officially released young halfback talent Coby Black from his contract, paving the way for his new career opportunities.

Coby Black was once seen as a future contender for the Broncos' No.7 jersey, potentially succeeding Adam Reynolds. However, his future became uncertain after he decided to sign a two-year deal with the Canberra Raiders.

According to a report from The Canberra Times, Black is unlikely to see first-grade action with the Broncos in 2026. He has been granted a release to join the Raiders earlier than planned, despite originally committing to start with them in 2027.

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