Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 25th May, 2026, 17:08 AEST
'Different beast': Raiders star set for huge Origin role after NSW injury crisis
Ethan Strange may debut for NSW after Mitchell Moses' hamstring injury, stepping into the crucial No. 6 role.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders gun Ethan Strange is poised to be rushed into the NSW starting side for what would be a remarkable debut after the Blues were hit by Origin drama on Monday.
Five-eighth Mitchell Moses was sent for scans on his hamstring after feeling a strain at training. He is set to be ruled out of the series opener on Wednesday night.
That paves the way for Strange to be thrust into the No. 6 role after being on the Blues' extended bench.
It was unclear what role Strange would play or whether he would get on the field. But now he will play a pivotal role in the hopes of getting revenge against Queensland.
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Sun, 24th May, 2026, 13:02 AEST
Rising Star Ethan Strange Joins NSW Blues
Ethan Strange, 21, was shocked to receive a call from Laurie Daley, announcing his debut in the NSW Blues squad.
LeagueNews.co
State of Origin newcomer Ethan Strange has shared the surreal experience he had when he received the call informing him of his inclusion in the NSW Blues squad. He expressed his shock at seeing Laurie Daley's name pop up on his phone.
At only 21, Strange is among seven debutants in Daley's lineup for Game 1, marking a rapid ascension from teenage talent to one of the NRL's most exciting playmakers in under three years.
The five-eighth for the Canberra Raiders made his NRL debut towards the end of 2023 and has since established himself as the team's first-choice number six, even gaining a spot in Australia's Ashes squad last year, where he trained with top-tier players.
Reflecting on the moment he learned about wearing the sky blue jersey, Strange recalled that the call from Daley was unforgettable.
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Sun, 24th May, 2026, 8:38 AEST
Strange makes international call as Blues debut looms
Ethan Strange, 21, stunned by NSW Blues call-up; a promising player, he debuted late in 2023, now among seven debutants.
Zero Tackle
State of Origin debutant Ethan Strange has revealed the surreal moment he received the call-up to the NSW Blues squad, admitting he was left stunned when Laurie Daley's name flashed across his phone screen.
At just 21 years old, Strange is one of seven debutants selected in Daley's squad for Game 1, capping a meteoric rise that has seen him go from a teenage prospect to one of the NRL's most promising playmakers in less than three seasons.
The Canberra Raiders five-eighth only made his NRL debut at the back end of 2023, but has since cemented himself as the club's first-choice number six and even earned selection in Australia's Ashes squad last year, where he trained alongside some of the game's elite players.
Speaking of the moment he learned he would be pulling on the sky blue jersey, Strange said the call from Daley is one he will never forget.
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