Canberra Raiders News

The Canberra Raiders had a dramatic 2025 season, winning the minor premiership but failing in finals.

Zero Tackle

The Canberra Raiders experienced the highest of the highs in 2025, but also encountered the lowest of the lows.

In a roller coaster season that saw them earn the minor premiership just a few weeks before being knocked out of the finals altogether, Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart probably felt he aged about 10 years this season.

Known as one of the more outspoken characters in our game, Stuart was still visibly gutted with the Raiders' shock finals exit, and he made sure everyone knew it.

"It's an award that is owned by so many people," Stuart told Dally Ms host Braith Anasta upon receiving the award.

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The Canberra Raiders offered contract extensions to Smithies and Mariota, awaiting manager's response.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders have offered both Morgan Smithies and Ata Mariota three-year contract extensions and are now waiting to hear back from their manager.

Plus the Raiders might need a couple of players to move on before they're able to bring in Daine Laurie for next season.

The news comes as departing Raiders hooker Danny Levi's been linked with Darren Lockyer's new Super League club.

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Jonah Pezet's potential moves draw interest from multiple clubs despite his Storm contract.

LeagueNews.co

Jonah Pezet, the young playmaker from Melbourne Storm, is in the spotlight as another club steps in to vie for his signature. While previously linked to the Gold Coast Titans and North Queensland Cowboys, reports suggest the Parramatta Eels are now considering a move for him.

Pezet is regarded as the potential heir to the Storm's current playmakers, Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. Though he is under contract with the Storm until the end of 2029, an extension of Hughes' contract has enabled Pezet to become a free agent, allowing him to explore other options in the market.

Thanks to a clause in his contract, Pezet, considered one of the brightest young talents in rugby league, can engage with rival teams. His impressive track record, crowned by his experience as a former junior State of Origin representative, has drawn significant interest. Over recent months, he has caught the attention of teams such as the Cowboys, Titans, Canberra Raiders, and Newcastle Knights, although the latter two franchises have since withdrawn from the pursuit.

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