Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 21st October, 2026, 11:49 AEDT
Another hurdle strikes PNG Chiefs' pursuit of Hudson Young
Hudson Young faces hurdles in joining PNG Chiefs; he aims to recover by 2027 and explores options before November 1.
Zero Tackle
Another hurdle has occurred in the PNG Chiefs' pursuit of Hudson Young, who can talk with rival clubs on November 1.
Young injured his Achilles in July and hopes to return in 2027 while negotiations with the Raiders continue.
Hudson Young has made 155 appearances for the club and has been one of the Raiders' best despite being outside the top eight.
Code Sports reported earlier in the week that he was granted permission to explore the Chiefs' facilities before November 1.
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Wed, 21st October, 2026, 5:46 AEDT
$10,000 roadblock in Chiefs' pursuit of next star signing Hudson Young
Hudson Young can meet PNG Chiefs, exploring a contract despite a $10,000 obstacle, while having a lucrative Raiders offer.
The Australian
On the surface, it all seems so simple for Hudson Young to fly to Port Moresby after the Raiders gave their Test back rower the green light to take the flight.
The Raiders have done Young a solid, as the star forward is ordinarily not allowed to meet with rival clubs until the November 1 transfer window begins.
Off contract at the end of 2027, Young has a massive four-year, $1.1 million per-season contract extension sitting on the table from the Green Machine, which is probably another reason why Raiders head office is okay with the 28-year-old seeing what life as a PNG Chiefs foundation player in 2028 may look like.
It's a cracking deal.
However, there's a $10,000 obstacle.
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Wed, 21st October, 2026, 5:43 AEDT
Why Barr's desire for lakeside stadium plans has been met with a warning
Andrew Barr advocates for a multi-purpose stadium by the lake but warns that accommodating too many sports could dilute user experiences.
The Canberra Times
Andrew Barr says plans for a new stadium by the lake should factor in the ability to host cricket and AFL - but the Chief Minister's call has been met with a warning that "if a stadium tries to be all things to everybody, then the experience is going to be diluted".
The prospect of adding cricket and AFL would guarantee more content at a new multi-purpose venue - but a larger playing surface would raise fresh questions over the viability of the site near Lake Burley Griffin.
A Canberra Airport Group-led push to build a venue by the lake has revived hopes of a stadium in the city, but factoring in a larger playing surface could see plans eat into Regatta Point and increase costs.
Barr told ABC Radio a new stadium would need to hold 30,000 seats, before adding: "I think they should also consider its configuration to allow it to host cricket and AFL. That would give another 12 events a year at least."
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