The Canberra Raiders' new chairman, Dennis Richardson has started his tenure in the capital with a bid to the ACT government for a new stadium. Richardson was appointed to the role this week as the successor to Dr Allen Hawke, who passed away in September. The new head of the Green Machine hit the ground […]
“Reached its use-by date” Raiders chairman seeks new stadium
Wighton part of Richardson's vision for the Raiders
New Canberra Raiders chairman Dennis Richardson implored star five-eighth Jack Wighton to re-commit to the Green Machine.
The Raiders announced Richardson as their new chairman on Wednesday, with the former top public servant taking over from the late Allan Hawke.
Richardson outlined his vision for the Raiders, which included Wighton.
Wighton has an option in his contract for the 2024 NRL season, but if he doesn't take that up he's now free to test his value on the open market.
New Raiders chairman Dennis Richardson pushes new Canberra stadium
New Canberra Raiders chairman Dennis Richardson has made an impassioned plea for a fresh stadium in the ACT, claiming the GIO Stadium has passed its use-by date.
Richardson was announced as the new Raiders boss on Wednesday, replacing the late Allan Hawke after his death in August.
A former ASIO boss and secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Richardson said he was desperate to work with both the ACT and Federal Government on the issue of stadiums.
“It’s worth noting that a national stadium was part of the original Griffin plan in Canberra … 120 years ago,”...
