Canberra Raiders News

Jed's flick-pass led to Ethan Strange's try in Raiders' 28-12 win over Manly.

Canberra Daily

When Jed Stuart flick-passed the ball at the Raiders' match against Manly on Friday, he didn't know if anyone was there to catch it.

It ended up in the hands of five-eighth Ethan Strange, who scored his third try of the match in Canberra's 28-12 victory at GIO Stadium on 8 August.

"Just in different weeks, I've been running down the sideline, and I'd have a different option whether to pass or kick," Jed told CD.

"But (Tom) Trbojevic was kind of coming across and cutting off the kick.

"And (Jason) Saab was there and if I passed, he would have got a hand on it.

"So, I just thought 'I gotta pretend like I'm getting tackled and throw it out' and...

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Trey Mooney agrees to a multi-year deal with Newcastle Knights worth $500,000-$600,000 annually.

Zero Tackle

Promising young Canberra Raiders forward Trey Mooney has decided on his playing future, agreeing to a multi-year deal to join the Newcastle Knights, contingent on one condition.

Less than a week after the Knights tabled him a three-year offer to join the club, Newcastle Knights Juniors and Zero Tackle understand that Mooney has agreed to sign with the side after meeting with assistant coach Blake Green last Tuesday.

As previously reported, Zero Tackle understands that the contract will see him earn between $500,000 and $600,000 a season.

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Josh Papali'i's stellar season includes State of Origin, Raiders success, and reconsidering retirement.

LeagueNews.co

Josh Papali'i has enjoyed one of the standout seasons of his 14-year NRL career, making a notable return to the QLD Maroons, securing a State of Origin win, playing for the top-seeded Canberra Raiders, and becoming the club's most capped player.

This year has been remarkable for 'Big Papa', and while many anticipated it might be his last season in the NRL, the 33-year-old has other intentions.

In a conversation with AAP News, Papali'i revealed he initially considered moving to the Super League to conclude his rugby league journey, but his perspective has shifted in recent months.

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