Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 19th October, 2026, 5:49 AEDT
'A beating heart for the city of Canberra': the big economic boost a stadium could give to Civic
A lakeside stadium in Canberra could revitalize Civic businesses and nightlife, similar to the impact of Adelaide Oval's redevelopment.
The Canberra Times
It's the economic boost that could create a beating heart for Canberra.
Much has been made of a dying Civic, businesses struggling and the nightlife dropping off.
It even led to the recommendation the ACT government should appoint a night-time economy commissioner.
But Australian Hotels Association ACT president Peter Barclay says a lakeside stadium would be a massive boost for Civic businesses.
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Sun, 18th October, 2026, 11:55 AEDT
NRL makes major salary cap call amid Hudson Young PNG offer
The NRL permits players to contest market valuations, possibly aiding Hudson Young's move to the PNG Chiefs amidst salary cap issues.
Zero Tackle
The NRL will allow players to challenge their assessed market value in exceptional circumstances, potentially opening the door for Hudson Young's proposed move to the PNG Chiefs.
The development comes after the salary cap auditor rejected a reported $900,000-a-season offer from the incoming Papua New Guinea franchise for the Canberra Raiders forward, with the amount deemed to be below his assessed market value.
Young's valuation was initially set at $1.1 million before being reduced to $1 million, creating complications for the Chiefs as they attempt to assemble their inaugural roster ahead of entering the competition in 2028.
However, the NRL's latest position could allow Young to challenge his current assessment, with his season-ending Achilles injury potentially providing grounds for a reduction that would bring him closer to the Chiefs' original offer.
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Sun, 18th October, 2026, 10:32 AEDT
'There can be exceptional circumstances': The change that could rock the player market
NRL allows players, clubs to contest market values, impacting negotiations after Hudson Young's potential $900,000 PNG Chiefs deal.
Fox League
The NRL has made a big decision that could change contract negotiations dramatically.
The governing body will allow players and clubs to contest the market value given to the game's biggest stars following the Hudson Young affair.
The NSW forward was pursued by the PNG Chiefs in their bid to bulk up their pack ahead of their inaugural season in 2028.
He toured the club facilities in Port Moresby and the club, who give tax-free contracts, wanted to offer him a $900,000 a year deal.
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'A beating heart for the city of Canberra': the big economic boost a stadium could give to Civic

NRL makes major salary cap call amid Hudson Young PNG offer

'There can be exceptional circumstances': The change that could rock the player market

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