Canberra Raiders News

Hudson Young is considering a move to PNG, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," amid a lucrative offer from Canberra.

The Canberra Times

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.

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Hudson Young is focused on the Raiders or Chiefs, appreciating PNG's recent signings making them an attractive NRL option.

LeagueNews.co

Canberra star Hudson Young is focused solely on playing for the Raiders or the Chiefs, acknowledging that the recent signings by PNG have made the NRL's 19th franchise more enticing.

The Raiders have put forth a three-season extension worth $3.3 million to Young, who will be a free agent at the end of the year. They've also allowed him to enter negotiations with the Chiefs ahead of his official free agency date on November 1.

The Chiefs have made impressive acquisitions, securing talents like Jarome Luai, Brian To'o, Joey Manu, Alex Johnston, Zac Lomax, and Connor Watson even before their first free-agency window. Young recognized that the current roster's strength contributes to PNG's appeal.

"Yeah, it does," Young stated. "Obviously, you want to win, and you'd hate to go to a team in a different country when you don't know what's what, and if you're not winning, then it's going to make it harder. So obviously it is an attraction seeing players like that go there."

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Hudson Young will choose between Canberra and PNG for 2028, calling PNG a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" and seeking a tour post-recovery.

The Canberra Times

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.

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