Canberra Raiders News

Ethan Strange considered for 2025 Ashes; his performance boosts Raiders' premiership chances.

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Australia's coach, Kevin Walters, has announced that young Canberra Raiders talent Ethan Strange is being considered for the Kangaroos squad for the 2025 Ashes Series, slated for later this year.

In just his third season in the NRL, Strange has developed a strong partnership with Jamal Fogarty in the halves, propelling the Raiders to the top of the NRL ladder. This duo has created one of the league's most effective running games for playmakers.

As the NRL Finals approach, the Raiders are seen as key contenders for the premiership. Strange has elevated his performance significantly, highlighted by a hat-trick scored earlier this round.

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Canberra Raiders lost 44-28 to Brisbane Broncos in Women's Indigenous round debut.

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The Canberra Raiders faced off against the Brisbane Broncos in the inaugural Women's Indigenous round, ultimately falling short with a score of 44-28.

The game began with the Broncos striking first, as a grubber kick found Hayley Maddick, who capitalized on a fortunate bounce to give her team an early 4-nil lead within the first five minutes.

Continuing their offensive momentum, Tamika Upton executed a cut-out pass to Maddick, allowing her to score again and extend the Broncos' lead to 10-nil.

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Ethan Strange impresses, potentially earning a spot in Australia's Kangaroos squad for 2025 Ashes.

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Australia coach Kevin Walters has confirmed that Canberra Raiders youngster Ethan Strange is a chance to make the Kangaroos squad for the 2025 Ashes Series at the end of this year.

Only in the third season of his NRL career, Strange has formed a formidable partnership with Jamal Fogarty in the halves, which has moved the Raiders to the top of the NRL ladder and has one of the best running games for a playmaker.

Following his stellar showing against the Manly Sea Eagles, he has now emerged as a bolter to claim a spot in Australia's squad at the end of the year to take on England.

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