Canberra Raiders News

The Canberra Times

Brad Fittler could cart a "loose cannon" into rugby league's most intense arena as star Canberra Raiders back-rower Hudson Young goes head-to-head with a rival contender to prove he is a perfect fit for a sky blue jersey.

Raiders legend Jason Croker says you want to have players like Young by your side, which is the five-time NSW Blue yearns to see what Young can deliver in the State of Origin arena.

Young has one more chance to bash down Blues coach Fittler's front door and force his way into the NSW squad for game one of the series with the Raiders set to face Manly at Canberra Stadium on...

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The Canberra Times

He might still be one of the top props in the NRL, but Josh Papali'i felt he could no longer keep up with the pace of State of Origin.

It's why he's known since last year's game three win at Lang Park that it would be the last time he ran out for Queensland.

Papali'i officially announced his Origin retirement on Thursday and explained his reason's the following day.

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The Canberra Times

Taniela Paseka credits his new diet as the reason for him staking a claim to become Manly's forward leader.

The 25-year-old prop is leading the Sea Eagles' go-forward with career-best running metres of 129m per game this NRL season ahead of Sunday's trip to face the in-form Canberra Raiders.

With Marty Taupau departed in the off-season and Josh Aloiai sidelined, Paseka realises the task of carrying Manly forward now rests squarely on his shoulders.

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