Canberra Raiders News

Newcastle Knights offer Trey Mooney a three-year contract after Raiders' approval, salary $500,000-$600,000.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Newcastle Knights are making a significant move for Canberra Raiders forward Trey Mooney by offering him a three-year contract.

After receiving permission from the Raiders to explore options, sources close to the situation informed Zero Tackle that the Knights have presented a contract set to commence in 2026, following Mooney's recent tour of their facilities.

The contract is expected to secure Mooney an annual salary ranging from $500,000 to $600,000.

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Ricky Stuart compares Ethan Strange to Laurie Daley after his impressive hat-trick performance.

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Ricky Stuart has drawn parallels between young five-eighth Ethan Strange and Canberra Raiders icon Laurie Daley after Strange's impressive hat-trick against the Manly Sea Eagles on Friday night. Meanwhile, forward Corey Horsburgh faces scrutiny from the match review committee.

In just his third NRL season, Strange has developed a strong synergy with Jamal Fogarty in the halves, propelling the Raiders to the top of the NRL standings and showcasing one of the league's top running games for a playmaker.

As the NRL Finals series approaches, the Green Machine stands out as a leading contender for the premiership, with Strange receiving significant accolades from his coach.

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Cooper Cronk criticized Daly Cherry-Evans for poor defense during Sea Eagles' loss to Canberra.

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Cooper Cronk expressed strong criticism of Daly Cherry-Evans during a tough night for the Sea Eagles, who faced a 28-12 defeat against Canberra. This loss positions Manly at 10th on the NRL ladder, putting pressure on them to win all remaining matches to qualify for the finals.

Adding to their woes, the team will be without Jake Trbojevic due to his third concussion this season. The Sea Eagles looked to Cherry-Evans for a standout performance against the top-ranked Raiders.

However, Cherry-Evans's defensive performance fell short. After Manly initially led 6-0, Ethan Strange easily bypassed him to score an impressive solo try. Cronk criticized Cherry-Evans's defensive effort as "poor," noting that he failed to commit physically. He remarked, "Cherry-Evans got caught up on Hudson Young as the lead runner, that was a poor effort there. The No.1 rule against Strange is he has a strong left foot and will always try and beat you back inside."

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