Canberra Raiders News

Brisbane Broncos in talks with hooker Cory Paix, high-paid player, overlooked for first-grade, linked to other teams.

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The Brisbane Broncos have opened talks with off-contract hooker Cory Paix, a player who had been rumored to be on his way out of the club for the past three years.

Despite not making a first-grade appearance last season, Paix was one of the highest-paid players in the QLD Cup competition, with an estimated salary of $320,000 per season.

He was overlooked for first-grade spots in favor of other players and was linked with several other teams, including the Canberra Raiders, Manly Sea Eagles, and Sydney Roosters, as well as clubs in the Super League competition.

Paix had even been granted permission to speak with rival clubs from the end of 2023 by the Broncos, who seemed willing to let him go.

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Barrow Raiders coach Crarey pushes team to keep winning streak, stay at League 1 top.

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Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey is urging his team to continue their winning streak and maintain their position at the top of the League 1 table.

Despite facing tough competition from more established ex-Super League teams like Bradford, Toulouse, Widnes Vikings, and Halifax Panthers, Crarey remains confident in his team's abilities and is determined to challenge the bigger clubs.

"We're not afraid of anyone and we're not afraid to play," Crarey asserted.

He praised his team for their recent success, stating, "We've come here and got an unbelievable result.

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Ricky Stuart frustrated with NRL rules summit, questions obstruction ruling after no-tolerance shift, Kris try disallowed.

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Ricky Stuart, head coach of the Canberra Raiders, expressed frustration following the NRL rules summit, calling it a "waste of two days." Despite being part of a committee aimed at addressing players milking penalties, Stuart admitted to still not comprehending the NRL's interpretations of obstruction rulings.

This sentiment was reinforced after a try by Seb Kris was disallowed in a match against Manly, with minimal contact between Canberra's Corey Horsburgh and Sea Eagles' Daly Cherry-Evans cited as the reason.

Stuart criticized the decision, stating that the NRL had veered away from its initial no-tolerance approach towards obstruction calls just three rounds into the season.

During the game, Cherry-Evans made physical contact with Horsburgh before racing after the play, leading to the try being called back.

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