Canberra Raiders News

Sun, 23rd August, 2026, 15:13 AEST
Canberra Remains Young's Preference
Hudson Young will explore negotiations with PNG Chiefs next month but prefers to stay with Canberra Raiders.
Zero Tackle
Canberra Raiders star Hudson Young is set to enter talks with the incoming PNG Chiefs next month.
The Raiders have offered the NSW State of Origin star the most lucrative contract in club history, but the arrival of the NRL's 19th franchise has opened up a serious option for the 28-year-old.
Young will be granted permission to speak with the Chiefs for one week in September, with the back-rower potentially set to tour the club's facilities as he explores what could be on offer in Port Moresby.
Zero Tackle understands Young's preference is to remain in Canberra; however, he is open to exploring what the Chiefs have to offer before making a final decision on his future.
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Sun, 23rd August, 2026, 13:09 AEST
Record $3.3m offer not enough to end star back-rower's PNG interest
Hudson Young will explore offers from the PNG Chiefs, leaving a record $3.3 million Raiders deal on hold temporarily.
The Sydney Morning Herald
NSW Origin star Hudson Young will leave a record $3.3 million Raiders deal on the table - for now at least - as the club grants him a brief window to explore interest from cashed-up expansion franchise the PNG Chiefs.
Young's management will formally request a week-long period to enter negotiations with Chiefs management early in September after meeting with Canberra officials on Friday.
The Raiders last week increased their initial three-year contract extension for Young to $3.3 million, the largest salary offered in Canberra's history, in the hope they could tie down one of the game's hottest properties.
But given the Chiefs' entry into the player market with tax-free salaries, the Raiders understand Young's desire to explore interest from the franchise.
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Sun, 23rd August, 2026, 8:33 AEST
Former prodigy to land return NRL contract after three-year absence
Brad Morkos is joining the Perth Bears after a successful NSW Cup return, following a surprising exit from rugby league.
Zero Tackle
Outside back Brad Morkos is set to be the next name to land at the Perth Bears for their inaugural season after making a successful return to the NSW Cup in recent weeks.
Morkos, once a junior representative player, was seen as the next big thing in the centres or on the wing.
So talented was he that a contract battle broke out for his services between junior club the St George Illawarra Dragons and Canberra Raiders.
The former NSW under-19 player eventually chose Canberra and made 40 NSW Cup appearances for the green machine before shocking the rugby league world at the end of 2023 and walking away from the sport altogether.
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Canberra Remains Young's Preference

Record $3.3m offer not enough to end star back-rower's PNG interest

Former prodigy to land return NRL contract after three-year absence

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