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Hudson Young stated the PNG Chiefs are the only NRL club enticing him away from the Canberra Raiders amid contract negotiations.

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Canberra Raiders star second-rower Hudson Young has revealed the PNG Chiefs are the only club in the NRL who have the ability to drag him away from the nation's capital.

Young's name has been in constant headlines in recent weeks, with it emerging he has knocked back two contract offers from the Raiders.

The Green Machine were willing to break records to secure the Origin star who will miss the Rugby League World Cup for Australia with an Achilles injury he is currently recovering from.

The first offer of $1 million per year over three years was knocked back, and so too was a follow up effort of $1.1 million from the Raiders, per reports.

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Hudson Young considers joining Papua New Guinea's Chiefs, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" while weighing offers.

LeagueNews.co

Hudson Young has expressed enthusiasm about potentially joining Papua New Guinea's roster of impressive signings, describing a move to the Chiefs as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Speaking at NSW's State of Origin dinner before receiving the True Blue Medal, Young revealed on Monday night that he is deciding between two offers for his commitment.

The 28-year-old has an appealing three-year contract proposal from Canberra, valued at $1.1 million annually, and he remains open to accepting it for 2028 and beyond.

However, he plans to visit PNG later this month once he is off crutches following an Achilles injury and emphasized he would only leave the Raiders for the NRL's 19th franchise.

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Hudson Young sees joining PNG's franchise as a unique opportunity, considering offers from Canberra.

Canberra Daily

Hudson Young has admitted he is attracted to the prospect of joining PNG's list of star-studded recruits, labelling a move to the Chiefs as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

Speaking before being awarded the True Blue Medal at NSW's State of Origin dinner, Young confirmed on Monday night it was a contest between two for his signature.

The 28-year-old has received a three-year offer from Canberra worth $1.1 million a season and remains open to the prospect of taking it up for 2028 and beyond.

But he will first tour PNG once off the crutches later this month following his Achilles rupture, making clear he would only leave the Raiders to join the NRL's 19th franchise.

"I have no interest in playing for another...

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