Canberra Raiders News

In 1999, Brian Jellick debuted for Kiwis, scoring four tries at Carlaw Park.

LeagueNews.co

In 1999, Cowboys player Brian Jellick made an unforgettable impact on Kiwis history when he scored four tries during his Test debut at Carlaw Park.

A skilled player from the Glenora Bears, Jellick gained recognition while playing for the Waitakere City Raiders in the Lion Red competitions between 1995 and 1996. He eventually joined the English second division team, Widnes, for the 1997 season.

After contributing to Glenora's victory in the Fox Memorial grand final in 1998 and representing New Zealand Māori on a tour of the Cook Islands, he landed a contract with North Queensland.

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A magistrate dismissed charges against Josh Papali'i due to police mishandling of evidence.

The Canberra Times

A magistrate has put an end to the criminal case against Canberra Raiders veteran Josh Papali'i over the "cavalier approach" police officers took to the use of an encrypted messaging application.

"The unknown remains unknowable because of an intentional practice of the destruction of evidence," Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker said.

Josh Papali'i, 33, was set to fight charges of intimidating police and failing to leave a licensed premises in an ACT Magistrates Court hearing in August, when defence first raised concerns about the conduct of investigators.

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Canberra Raiders re-sign young prospect Mitchell Brophy, securing him until at least 2028.

Zero Tackle

The Canberra Raiders have locked down a key piece of their future, re-signing one of their best young prospects heading into the 2026 season.

Selected in this year's Under-19s NSW Blues squad, young Raiders hooker Mitchell Brophy has signed a three-year contract with the club, which will keep him in the nation's capital until at least the end of the 2028 season.

A graduate of Erindale College in Canberra, the young rake has shown his talents on both ends of the field in attack and defence and is a great communicator around the ruck.

He will contend with the likes of Owen Pattie and Tom Starling over the next few years as he continues to refine his skills and develop as a player.

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