Canberra Raiders News

Aidan Sezer extends his career with Hull FC, signed until 2027 after re-signing Cade Cust.

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Aidan Sezer, a former NRL halfback who played for the Gold Coast Titans, Canberra Raiders, and Wests Tigers, has secured a new contract that allows him to continue his rugby league career.

After last competing in the NRL in 2024, Sezer has signed a two-year contract extension with Hull FC, ensuring his presence in the Super League until at least 2027.

This strategic move by Hull FC to retain their captain follows the re-signing of Cade Cust until 2028 and the recent acquisition of Jake Arthur from the Newcastle Knights.

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Dolphins' Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow misses Pacific Championships due to a grade-three MCL injury.

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Dolphins Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will miss the upcoming Pacific Championships due to a grade-three MCL injury sustained during the game against the Raiders on Sunday.

Following the injury, it is anticipated that the 'Hammer' will be out for about eight weeks, which means he won't participate in the tournament scheduled to begin on October 18.

Despite Tabuai-Fidow's absence, the Dolphins achieved a significant win over the Raiders with a score of 62-24.

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NRL introduces a new finals format after 18 years, adding Sunday afternoon games.

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The NRL is set to implement a new finals format for the first time in 18 years, according to chief executive Andrew Abdo. He clarified that this change is not a rash decision but a plan that has been in development for two years. The preliminary final schedule remains undecided, especially in light of a possible matchup with the AFL grand final in Melbourne.

This shift will introduce a Sunday afternoon game in the second week of finals, a rarity since the Cowboys defeated the Warriors in 2007. Previously, day games had also seen the Wests Tigers triumph over the Broncos in 2005.

Although nighttime matches generally appeal to broadcasters, both Fox League and Channel 9 have supported the new earlier kick-off time. This adjustment could result in the loser of the upcoming Raiders-Broncos game facing either the Sharks or the Roosters.

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