Canberra Raiders News

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Shane Flanagan has been handed a big boost with two key players expected to be fit for Round 1.

Meanwhile, star recruit Herbie Farnworth has sent a scare around the Dolphins camp after limping off the training paddock.

Mitch Kenny will miss the Panthers' season opener against the Storm after being suspended for a "couple Boxing Day lines" social media post.

Kenny was allowed to play in Penrith's World Club Challenge loss to Wigan last weekend however the NRL have imposed a one game ban and a $10,000 fine.

Ricky Stuart has a big decision to make regarding his five-eighth spot, with two young guns battling it out for the No.6.

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Zero Tackle

After spending time in the Canberra Raiders junior system, Kaden Williams has decided to sign with a new club.

The second-rower, who has spent several years in the Raiders pathways system, is coming off a solid season in the Jersey Flegg Cup.

However, he has decided to leave the club in the hope of new opportunities with the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the QLD Cup competition.

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The Canberra Times

Jordan Rapana has shed five kilograms during his first full pre-season in more than five years and his lighter frame has convinced him he's up to the fullback challenge in what could be his NRL swansong.

Rapana is the favourite to take the Canberra Raiders' No.1 jersey for their season-opener against Newcastle next week despite missing both of the team's trial matches.

He is locked in a three-way battle with Albert Hopoate and Chevy Stewart, who both had stints at the back in trials against Parramatta and the North Queensland Cowboys.

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