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The Canberra Raiders announced their squad for round one NRLW match against the Dragons at GIO Stadium.
The Canberra Raiders have confirmed their squad for the upcoming round one NRLW match against the Dragons at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
The team will field players 1 through 17, with Jaida Faleono named as the 18th player.
This announcement sets the stage for an exciting clash as the Raiders prepare to kick off their season.
Josh Papali'i may consider signing with another NRL club for the 2026 season.
Raiders veteran Josh Papali'i hasn't ruled out signing with another NRL club for the 2026 season.
When asked whether he would play on in 2026, Papali'i said he was yet to make a decision.
While it's hard to imagine Papali'i, who now holds the record for most first grade games ever for Canberra, turning out in another team's jersey, the 33-year-old said it was a real possibility he could play somewhere else, given he's unwanted by the Raiders, and off-contract at the end of this season.
"If the team that you're playing for is not offering you another contract for the following year and you want to play on, you've obviously got to look elsewhere,"
Papali'i told AAP
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"You never say never. I still feel like I've got a lot of footy in me, whether that's in the NRL or Super League."
Canberra Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick praised six debutantes' potential for the season opener at GIO Stadium.
Canberra Raiders NRLW Coach Darrin Borthwick expressed pride in the six debutantes named for the season opener, highlighting their potential to perform well in front of a home crowd at GIO Stadium.
Borthwick stated that the team's energy has been building through a strong pre-season.
One of the debutantes, Lili Boyle, has made her way into the lineup due to squad injuries and has impressed the coaching staff throughout pre-season.
The Raiders will kick off their 2025 season with a triple-header in Canberra.